Nursing Home Communities in Mason City, IA

"This is a wonderful place. The staff really care about the residents living there, and they care about what the families are going through. There are all sorts of organized activities for the residents. Families are made to feel quite welcome when they visit their parent or spouse, etc. Families are also welcome to attend activities with their family member. I have visited my parent numerous times, randomly, on purpose, on different days of the week, at different times of the day, and evenings. Never have I witnessed anything to make me feel suspicious or uneasy in any way. If I have a concern about my parent's wellbeing, health, nutrition...anything, they listen and address the problem. If they have a concern about my parent, they call me right away. They hold care review meetings with family every month. It does not "smell like a nursing home". They decorate just beautifully for the holidays and seasons. The wallpaper, paint, furnishings, etc. in the lobbies, dining rooms, and residents' areas are also very lovely. It was incredibly difficult for me to leave my parent there at first. I would not trust just anyone with my parent, but I do wholeheartedly trust The Good Shepherd with my parent. The Good Shepherd has earned my trust one visit at a time. "

"My mother ended up getting Covid and now she's going to have to stay in a nursing home forever. She's now in Heritage Care in Mason City, and she's also been there before. They're great and they do a very good job. The outside is great, but the inside, I can't say. Now with Covid, you can't even get in the door. The outside is all well-kept and well-done. They seem to have a really organized staff. One person answers the phone all the time in one department, so you don't get passed around. The social worker has been really helpful at getting things done like arrange the financing and those type of things. They seem to have adequate parking space. It's a brick-looking building that's neat and tidy and looks well taken care of."

"A+ Outstanding, Caring, Professional People! Mom has been a resident over a year and everything is excellent! When we come to visit we eat with Mom (the food is that good). These folks care. We are blessed to have Mom here! "

" mother was in rehabing. cannot say enough about the care that was given.outstanding.from the administrator the nurses the aides the theipist and yes housekeeping. outstanding job by all "

"Nora Springs Care Center was very homey, and they've got very efficient but spacious apartments. There was an open kitchen connected to the living area, and a large bedroom with accessible shower. It was very bright and it has its own patio. They offered help with bathing and other things needing assistance. They're very gracious and friendly. They had a community dining room and they had activities that can be done on the assisted living side or on the care center side. They had a van that can take you to your doctors' appointments, and there was a little grassy backyard connected between the assisted living side and the nursing home side."

"Thank you to all the caring staff. I was given a call in North Carolina that my dad was coughing and needed to go to the E.R. Thank you for the great care and peace of mind for the family. We appreciate you all!"