Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, IL

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Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, IL

Mason City Area Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Mason City, IL.

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520 North Price Avenue, Mason City, IL 62664

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 6 reviews
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Overall Review of Mason City Area Nursing Home

Pros

  • pro The employees are very friendly.
  • pro The facility is very clean and has no odor.
  • pro There is always someone willing to help with anything needed.

Cons

  • pro The reviewer was not happy with how the nursing staff cared for their loved one.
  • pro The staff did not take care of him the way he deserved.
  • pro The reviewer questions how anyone could treat someone else’s loved one that way.
  • pro The staff could not keep track of his belongings.

Review

Best suited for families seeking a clean, approachable environment with readily available help and a warm, responsive front-line team. Mason City Area Nursing Home frequently delivers a clean, odor-free setting where staff appear accessible and willing to assist. This makes it a practical option for seniors who need regular daily support and value consistent, visible staff presence. It is not ideal for families requiring intensive clinical oversight or highly specialized care; instead, it provides everyday living support that sustains dignity in a straightforward, unpretentious setting.

Those who should consider alternatives include residents with higher medical needs or memory care requirements. The reviews hint at gaps in attentive, consistent caregiving and administrative oversight that can undermine safety for individuals relying on steady management. When personal belongings go missing or are mishandled, it signals coordination problems that many families will not tolerate over time.

Among the clear positives are friendly employees, a clean facility, and an environment without odors, with staff consistently willing to help. Such conditions reduce daily stress, improve guest comfort, and make routine tasks feel manageable. This combination is particularly valuable for residents who place a premium on a respectful, approachable culture and a facility that looks and feels well maintained.

Yet the downsides surface in the care domain. Reports of unsatisfactory care and the sense that a loved one was not treated as deserved point to potential gaps in medical attention and overall attentiveness. The specific concern about misplacing or failing to track belongings underscores a common thread: administrative and care coordination may lag behind the surface positives. The 3.5 overall rating, with a pair of one-star experiences, confirms that experiences are inconsistent.

Whether the positives offset the negatives depends on what matters most. The pleasant atmosphere and ready assistance soften the impact of routine needs but do not fully compensate for the risk of neglect or care gaps. For families deciding here, the prudent path is proactive engagement: demand clear, written care plans; insist on regular updates; request assignment of consistent caregivers; implement a robust system for labeling and tracking personal items; and verify medication practices. These steps help translate benefits into safer, more reliable day-to-day life, even as overall care quality remains variable.

Bottom line: Mason City Area Nursing Home can be a good fit for seniors who prioritize a clean, approachable environment with ready help and who can stay actively involved in care planning. For those who require high-level medical oversight, memory-care protocols, or unwavering consistency, alternatives with stronger clinical performance should be pursued. Prospective families should visit, speak with multiple staff members and residents, review sample care plans, and ask about caregiver turnover and incident reporting. A measured trial, if available, and a clear set of expectations will clarify whether this community can deliver dependable daily life or if other options will better protect safety and long-term well-being.

Features

Housing

  • 66 resident community capacity 66 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, IL is a vibrant and welcoming assisted living community that provides a range of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Our residents can enjoy the convenience of our on-site beauty salon, where they can receive professional hair and nail care services. They can also relax and unwind while watching their favorite shows or movies with our cable or satellite TV service.

Transportation is provided by our community-operated transportation services, ensuring that residents can easily access off-site appointments and activities. For those who enjoy spending time online, our computer center offers access to Wi-Fi/high-speed internet.

Mealtimes are a highlight at our community - residents can dine in our spacious dining room which offers restaurant-style dining, with delicious meals prepared and served by our staff. We cater to special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diets, ensuring that all residents' nutritional needs are met.

Our residents have plenty of opportunities to engage in physical activity with our fitness room and wellness center. We also offer a variety of recreational spaces such as a gaming room, small library, and outdoor garden where residents can relax and socialize.

At Mason City Area Nursing Home, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by offering 24-hour call system and supervision to ensure their safety at all times. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers.

We understand the importance of managing medications effectively, which is why we provide medication management services. Additionally, we have a mental wellness program that focuses on promoting emotional well-being among our residents.

Our community is conveniently located near pharmacies, restaurants, and places of worship. Residents can easily access these amenities for their convenience.

With concierge services available to assist with any additional needs or requests, a variety of planned day trips and resident-run activities offer ample opportunities for socialization and engagement within the community.

Choose Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, IL for a warm and supportive assisted living community that provides excellent care services and an array of amenities to enhance the daily lives of our residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Down The Street (0.9 miles)
  • The Hideout (1 miles)
  • Stagecoach Bar & Grill (8.7 miles)
  • Chilli Bear's (9.4 miles)
  • Jay's Place (12.1 miles)
  • Farmhouse (13.4 miles)
  • Olde Towne Bar & Grille (13.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mason City Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (15.3 miles)
  • Petersburg Pharmacy (15.4 miles)
  • Manito Pharmacy (15.9 miles)
  • Potter Drugs (16.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (16.4 miles)
  • Medical Center Pharmacy (16.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • United Methodist Church (1 miles)
  • San Jose Christian Church (7.8 miles)
  • Greenview United Church (9.1 miles)
  • Greenview Christian Church (9.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (9.3 miles)
  • Hartsburg UMC (12.9 miles)
  • St Mary's Church (13.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Delavan Pediatrics (13.4 miles)
  • Menard Medical Center (15.4 miles)
  • Bard Optical - Lincoln (15.5 miles)
  • Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (15.8 miles)
  • Family Medical Center (16.4 miles)
  • Prairie Eye and LASIK Center (17.2 miles)
  • Health Source Chiropractic (17.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Delavan Cafe (13.4 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Park (13.9 miles)
  • Green Valley Centennial Park (14 miles)
  • PrairieWalk Pond and Dragonfly Landing (14.1 miles)
  • Memorial Park (15.5 miles)
  • Kickapoo Creek Park (15.9 miles)
  • Postville Barber Shop (16.2 miles)
  • White Park (16.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Canadian National Railway (16.2 miles)
  • Amtrak Lincoln Station (17.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (19.5 miles)

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