Mechanicsville Specialty Care
Mechanicsville, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165263) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 346-0982 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mechanicsville Specialty Care holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Mechanicsville Specialty Care reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, a 38.2% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Mechanicsville Specialty Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data; there is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Mechanicsville Specialty Care is a 39-bed nursing home in Mechanicsville, Cedar County, Iowa, with an average of 37.4 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved on December 4, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mechanicsville Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
Mechanicsville Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, meaning this facility rates notably higher than the chain average. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mechanicsville Specialty Care has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above 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 3.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 38.2%, earning a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 39 beds and has an average of 37.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on December 4, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (5 stars), Health Inspection (4 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), and Staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at (563) 346-0982 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (563) 346-0982 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165263?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.