Hallmark Care Center
Mount Vernon, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165333) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 895-8891 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hallmark Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hallmark Care Center reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS turnover data was not reported in this listing.
Hallmark Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation in this data.
About this facility
Hallmark Care Center is a 55-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Vernon, Iowa (Linn County), with an average daily census of 40.6 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1997 and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities nationally with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hallmark Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not provide nursing staff turnover figures in this data set.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to this data, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Legacy Healthcare.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hallmark Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day; CMS did not report turnover data for this facility. Its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for Hallmark Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 55 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (2 stars here), Staffing (3 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an Overall composite rating (2 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (319) 895-8891 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (319) 895-8891 to arrange a visit and review CMS inspection reports on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165333?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.