Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
One St. Joseph Drive, Centerville,, IA 52544 · Appanoose County · (641) 437-4111
19 certified beds, about 18 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicaid since 2008
Inside a hospital Certified for Medicaid
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 16E728 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 28, 2025, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 16 health citations since May 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.56 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.08 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
305/24
009/24
1208/25
104/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
13D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to verify the dosage on a bottle of Morphine was correct when received from the pharmacy and failed to administer the correct dose of Morphine as ordered for one of four residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
August 28, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- E Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to inform residents/resident representatives in advance of the risks and benefits of psychotropic medications for 5 of 5 residents reviewed for medications (Residents #3, #4, #10, #14, #18). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on initial kitchen tour observation, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the removal of out dated nutritional supplement drinks from a dry good storage area in the kitchen in order to prevent the service and resident consumption of an unsafe, expired food product. The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff dressed a resident in a dignified manner and utilized incontinent products appropriately for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for dignity (Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the hospitalization and discharge of residents for 2 of 2 residents sampled (Resident #3 and #23) with a hospitalization or discharge. The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to complete required Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for 2 of 16 residents reviewed (Residents #3 and #7). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the care plan identified diuretic (a medication which reduced fluid in the body) and antidepressant medications and failed to address the risk of skin impairment for a resident with a history of skin breakdown for 2 of 16 residents reviewed for care plans (Residents #10 and #17). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and family interview, staff interview, hospice staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff revised a resident's care plan to include hospice services within 7 days after the completion of a significant change in condition comprehensive assessment and failed to include hospice professional staff in the care planning process for 1 of 1 sampled residents reviewed for hospice services (Resident #2). The facility staff failed to include resident/family in the participation and development of their care plan for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for care planning participation (Resident #15). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff provided personal hygiene assistance to a dependent resident in a timely manner after an episode of bowel and urine incontinence for 1 of 1 resident's sampled (Resident #15) with a reported concern of delayed assistance in care. The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide sufficient activities for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for activities (Residents #5, #6, and#18). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to adequately assess areas of skin impairment for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for skin concerns (Resident #4) and failed to document care planning and collaboration and communication with Hospice services for 1 of 1 residents reviewed receiving end-of-life care (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during personal cares for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #1 and#13) reviewed on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EPB) and failed to clearly identify/carry out the correct level of infection control precautions for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for Transmission Based Precautions (Resident #3). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and staff interview, the facility failed to offer the pneumococcal vaccine to 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for immunizations (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 19 residents.
September 5, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 16, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to follow infection control measures to prevent cross contamination during food service for 1 of 2 meals observed. The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview the facility failed to maintain accurate advance directive records for 2 of 16 residents reviewed (Residents #8 and #9). The facility reported census of 18.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to utilize a gait belt in order to ensure a safe transfer for 1 of 6 transfers observed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 1 on August 28, 2025, 4 on May 16, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.56 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.08 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.06 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.76 on weekdays and 4.06 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.73 in April to June 2025 to 4.56 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.56 | 1.08 | 4.76 | 4.06 | 2.4% | 0 of 90 | 18 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.40 | 1.14 | 4.58 | 3.92 | 4.2% | 0 of 92 | 19 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.36 | 1.06 | 4.54 | 3.91 | 2.1% | 0 of 92 | 19 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.73 | 1.48 | 4.99 | 4.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 19 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.1 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.7 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Centerville Specialty Care Centerville, 0.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Putnam County Care Center Unionville, 18.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Oakwood Specialty Care Albia, 20 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Corydon Specialty Care Corydon, 23.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Bloomfield Care Center Bloomfield, 23.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Schuyler County Nursing Home District Queen City, 23.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Iowa. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Mercyone Centerville Medical Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Mercyone Centerville Medical Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Mercyone Centerville Medical Center get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 28, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Mercyone Centerville Medical Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Mercyone Centerville Medical Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Mercyone Centerville Medical Center?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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