Assisted Living

Homestead Assisted Living

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Public Google reviewers rate this highly and often mention warm, family-oriented staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

2501 W. State Street, Mason City, IA 50401|Reported capacity: 70|Licensed & active

Google rating

4.6/5

based on 30 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Public Google reviewers rate Homestead Assisted Living highly. Reviewers highlight: warm, family-oriented staff, clean and well-maintained facility. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.

Google Reviews

53 public Google reviews available

Homestead Assisted Living receives high praise for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who go above and beyond for residents. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding the facility's ability to manage complex dementia care, with reports of understaffing and aggressive communication from management when medical needs escalate.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Warm, family-oriented staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Active daily social calendar
Responsive administrative leadership

Concerns

Inadequate staffing levels for high-acuity needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Poor handling of dementia-related behavioral challenges (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 53 analyzed

⚡10 reviews posted between May 5, 2023 – May 5, 2023 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

73%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed you have a very active social calendar; could you walk me through what a typical day looks like for a resident who enjoys staying busy?
2Since I see you are very engaged with families online, how do you typically keep us updated on our loved one's daily well-being and any changes in their health?
3For residents who may experience moments of confusion or behavioral challenges, what specific training or de-escalation techniques does your staff utilize?
4Given that some residents have higher acuity needs, how does your team ensure that everyone receives timely attention and support throughout the day and night?
5What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent health concerns after standard business hours?
6I noticed the facility is well-maintained; how do you balance the needs of your 70 residents to ensure everyone feels the same level of care and attention?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The staff truly go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable, safe, and valued. They treat everyone like family, and it shows in the way they care for each individual.”

Family member · 2026★★★★★

“The Homestead building is beautiful but even more amazing is the staff! They truly care about their residents and go above and beyond to meet their needs.”

Family member · 2023★★★★★

“The first few months were good.. until I found out they are way under staffed to handle anything! Then to call the ambulance on my father who has dementia 3x in a day and a half because they have no clue how to help him”

Memory care family member · 2026★☆☆☆☆

Source: 53 Google reviews in the current analysis set

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

16deficiencies

Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies reported

None

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jul 17, 2024Complaint1 deficiency reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1

Aug 1, 2023Other1 deficiency reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1

Apr 6, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3

Jun 29, 2022ComplaintNo deficiencies reported

None

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 18, 2021Inspection5 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 5

Dec 23, 2019Other2 deficiencies reported

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2

Jun 27, 2019ComplaintNo deficiencies reported

None

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Contact

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(641) 450-1978

midwest-health.com

swiley@homesteadofmasoncity.com

2501 W. State Street

Mason City, IA 50401

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Google Reviews

30 reviews from families & visitors

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