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Mechanicsville Specialty Care
104 E 4Th St, Mechanicsville, IA 52306
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Mechanicsville Specialty Care Description
Situated on the edge of town, the residents and guests at Mechanicsville Specialty Care are treated to the distinguishing characteristics of what it is to live in Iowa. With a pasture-like back yard, spacious private and semi-private rooms and warm, caring healthcare professionals on staff, our Mechanicsville Specialty Care is a safe, comfortable homelike setting.
Our home is also the ideal spot for those needing a short stay to recover from injury or illness. Our nurses and nurses’ aides work with physicians and therapists to develop an individualized care plan for each of our residents. Our physical, occupational and speech therapists are available Monday through Friday and have the latest, state-of-the-art equipment to improve the quality of movement, healing time and getting patients back home as soon as possible
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Feedback:
- Staff at Mechanicsville Specialty Care are described as responsive, helpful, and friendly.
- Family members appreciate the care and concern shown to their loved ones.
- Residents enjoy activities such as eating out and playing bingo, contributing to an improved quality of life.
- Comments on the cleanliness of the facility, specifically the wheelchairs, and the quality of teamwork and organization among the staff.
- Special events with food, gifts, and music are well-received and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
Negative Feedback:
- Concerns raised about the Director of Nursing (DON) and schedulers being rude and self-centered.
- Reports of residents feeling scared and restricted, with allegations of rights being taken away.
- Unsanitary conditions mentioned due to a dog being allowed to roam freely in the facility, including the kitchen.
- Isolation of residents used as a form of punishment, leading to complaints and a pending investigation.
- Lack of appreciation and support for staff, with one individual reporting being fired after calling in due to a personal loss.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 4, 1995
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 39
Total current residents: 34
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-20 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-11 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-22 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Anamosa which is 13.9 miles away and has a population of 5,469 (very small town).
- The average income is $63,699, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 22
- Average Temperature: 51.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 140 days of rain, 41 days of snow and 182 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 82.18 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Gary's Foods
8.8 miles awayWalmart
10.8 miles awayFamily Foods
11.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
13.1 miles awayKum & Go
17.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
North Cedar CSD school bus pick-up
5.4 miles awayPearson Shelter
21.3 miles awayMayflower Hall - Stop 1000
21.5 miles away6th Street SW/76th Ave SW
21.8 miles awayPark Road North - Stop 1006
21.9 miles awayBanks
Fidelity Bank and trust
5.4 miles awayLisbon Hills Bank
6.9 miles awayMount Vernon Bank and Trust
8.6 miles awayHills Bank
8.7 miles awayUS Bank
11.3 miles awayHospitals
Jones Regional Medical Center
13.2 miles awayMercy Medical Center
21.2 miles awaySaint Luke's Hospital
21.5 miles awayMercy Iowa City
21.9 miles awayMercy Cancer Center
22.0 miles awayPharmacies
CarePro Pharmacy
8.4 miles awayTipton Pharmacy
11.5 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
18.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
18.7 miles awayWalgreens
19.6 miles awayDentists
Mount Vernon Family Dentistry
8.5 miles awayLowden Dental Associates
17.1 miles awayRestoration Dental Center
19.7 miles awayWolken Dental
20.2 miles awayAspen Dental
20.7 miles awayParks
City Park
0.1 miles awayMink Run Wildlife Area
5.1 miles awayBell Tower Memorial Park
5.4 miles awayStanwood City Park
5.5 miles awayRock Creek Timber
5.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mother Mosque of America
22.8 miles awayShopping
Lindale Mall
20.7 miles awayTwixt Town Shopping Center
20.8 miles awayEastdale Plaza
22.5 miles awayUniversity Capitol Center
22.5 miles awayCulture
Kimmel Theater
9.0 miles awayAmphitheater
16.3 miles awayPix Fiz
21.0 miles awayCherry Auditorium
21.5 miles awaySinclair Auditorium
21.5 miles awayRestaurants
Whitey's Bar N Grill
6.8 miles awayEspresso 134
6.8 miles awayPaul Revere's Pizza
6.8 miles awayBill's Tap
6.9 miles away3 Finger Saloon
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