Linn County, Iowa · Nursing home
Hallmark Care Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
215 Highway 30 SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.73 hours Below the state average of 3.82
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 18 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 73.8% of 55 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Hallmark Care Center is a 55-bed nursing home in Mount Vernon, Iowa (Linn County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.73 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.82. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day (average)
- 40.6
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Legacy Healthcare (95 homes)Continuing care retirement community
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Hallmark Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 11 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 9, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Iowa average is 6.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- About 73.8% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.61 hours per resident per day; the Iowa average is 0.74. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Iowa average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Iowa average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Iowa average 3.7
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Iowa average 3.3
The vertical line marks the Iowa average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.73 h Iowa average 3.82
- Nurse aides 2.62 h Iowa average 2.52
- Licensed practical nurses 0.50 h Iowa average 0.56
- Registered nurses 0.61 h Iowa average 0.74
- All staff, weekends 3.37 h Iowa average 3.37
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Iowa average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- Iowa average44.0%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Iowa average42.1%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Iowa and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.5% | 4.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% | 94.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.4% | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.7% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.5% | 95.3% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 40.5% | 25.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.90 | 1.49 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.02 | 2.08 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 53.0% | 84.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.7% | 73.3% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 20.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| May 22, 2024 | 2 | 0 |
Iowa homes averaged 6.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (18)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 19, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 19, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 19, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2024)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Iowa homes averaged 0.6 fines and $19,286 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Iowa
- Size203 of 387 by certified beds
- Iowa average residents per day52.4
- ChainLegacy Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.9 of 5
- Resident or family councilNone
- Homes in Linn County18
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Hallmark Care Center?
Hallmark Care Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Hallmark Care Center have?
Hallmark Care Center has 55 certified beds. It averages 40.6 residents per day, about 73.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Hallmark Care Center?
The home reports 3.73 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.61 hours from registered nurses. The Iowa average is 3.82 hours and 0.74 hours from registered nurses.
Has Hallmark Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Hallmark Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon 64beds 95.3%in use 3.53nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Solon Nursing Care Center 96beds 84.0%in use 3.83nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Mechanicsville Specialty Care 39beds 95.9%in use 3.07nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Linn County
Who to call in Iowa
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Iowa.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 866-236-1430 (Toll-free. Relay Iowa TTY: 1-800-735-2942. The page also offers an online complaint form.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Complaints Hotline 1-877-686-0027 (Email hfd_complaint@dia.iowa.gov; complaints fax 515-281-7106. DIAL's complaints page links to an online complaint form (stateofiowa.seamlessdocs.com/f/DIA_Contact_Form).) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Iowa staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 165333. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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