CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1652242026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Mount Ayr Health Care Center

1504 East South Street · Mount Ayr, IA 50854 · Ringgold County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds46CMS provider file
Recent citation rows18current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-04-1452026-04-141
Cycle 22025-04-0942025-04-092
Cycle 32024-06-2722024-06-274
02 / CITATION DETAIL

18 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-14 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24
2026-04-14 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24
2026-04-14 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24
2026-04-14 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24
2026-04-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24
2026-04-14 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2025-04-09 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-04-09 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-04-09 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-04-09 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-04-09 · FIREK0522Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-11
2025-04-09 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-11
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-06-27 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-05
2024-06-27 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-08
2024-06-27 · FIREK0522Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-03
2024-06-27 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • HINZ, MARLENEIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    15% · since 01/01/1994
  • HINZ, ROBERTIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    15% · since 11/03/2011
  • HINZ, MARLENEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1994
  • HINZ, ROBERTIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/03/2011
  • HINZ, TRAVISIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • HINZ, TRAVISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • BROOKS, KILEYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/22/2022
  • WALNUT CREEK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/22/2022
  • BROOKS, KILEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/22/2022

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.68per resident day
RN hours0.98per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.26per resident day
Staff turnover37.0%CMS reported field
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