Pricing ranges from
    $4,814 – 6,258/month

    Kentucky Ridge

    2060 Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
    • Assisted Living

    Professional caring organized senior care

    I toured the facility and found the staff consistently professional and the information they shared clear and informative. The environment felt organized and caring, and communication with families was excellent. Overall, I'm satisfied and would recommend it as a reliable option for senior care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.60·(5)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Attractive, well-maintained facility environment
    • Informative, professional administrative interactions

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff conduct and professionalism
    • Staff attention and responsiveness gaps
    • Inconsistent medication-administration timeliness
    • Gaps in informed-consent and discharge planning
    • Poor family communication and care coordination

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with a generally attractive physical environment and some instances of professional, informative interactions with administrative staff. These positive elements suggest the building and visible common areas are maintained to a satisfactory standard and that administrative staff can provide clear information in some circumstances.

    Significant operational concerns emerge around direct care and communication. Several reviewers described delays in staff responsiveness to call signals, including prolonged waits for assistance, and instances of staff appearing distracted during shifts. Timeliness of medication administration was also called into question. Together, these items indicate potential gaps in front-line staffing practices, attention, and task coordination that could affect day-to-day care reliability.

    Communication and care-planning processes appear inconsistent. Reviewers reported scheduling clinical appointments and making discharge decisions without clear family consent or adequate discussion, and families felt their circumstances were not sufficiently considered during transitions. These descriptions point to weaknesses in informed-consent practices, discharge planning, and family engagement rather than isolated administrative errors.

    Staff behavior and tone were described inconsistently: some interactions were characterized as rude or dismissive, while other encounters were noted as informative and professional. This variability suggests uneven training or supervision of person-to-person conduct and may contribute to families’ mixed perceptions of the caregiving team.

    Dining and activities were not addressed in the available summaries, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn about food services or programming. Prospective families should request specific information and observations about meals, menus, social activities, and engagement offerings during tours.

    Overall, the pattern in these summaries points to a facility with a presentable environment and some capable administrative staff, but with recurring operational issues in care responsiveness, medication timeliness, and communication around consent and discharge. Families considering this community should ask targeted questions about staffing levels, call-response procedures, medication administration protocols, consent and discharge policies, and how staff conduct and communication are supervised and remediated.

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    Location

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    Kentucky Ridge is located at 2060 Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401.

    About Kentucky Ridge

    Kentucky Ridge is a welcoming assisted living community nestled on the edge of town, providing residents with a peaceful, rural environment while still offering the convenience of proximity to local amenities. Established in 2002 and thoughtfully expanded in 2009, the community features sixty well-appointed one and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment at Kentucky Ridge is designed for comfort and independence, offering a full private bathroom and a handy kitchenette, allowing residents to maintain their daily routines and enjoy a sense of autonomy.

    Set amid beautifully maintained landscaping, Kentucky Ridge offers a serene and scenic backdrop for seniors who appreciate nature and the tranquility of a rural setting. At the same time, the location ensures that everything the town has to offer remains easily accessible. The property is carefully designed to help seniors live fulfilling and independent lives while receiving the support they need.

    Residents of Kentucky Ridge benefit from three balanced meals each day, prepared to meet both nutritional needs and personal tastes. The community employs attentive staff who are present in the building around the clock, ensuring that assistance and safety are always a priority. Support is available with essential activities of daily living—such as bathing, meals, and housekeeping—for those who require it, empowering residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

    Kentucky Ridge is committed to making assisted living accessible to a wider range of individuals. Through available payment options, Kentucky Ridge strives to help more seniors remain in a comfortable and nurturing environment. The combination of personalized care, comfortable living spaces, attractive surroundings, and a compassionate approach makes Kentucky Ridge a standout choice for seniors seeking a supportive, vibrant community.

    People often ask...

    Kentucky Ridge offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,814 per month.

    Kentucky Ridge offers assisted living.

    There are 4 photos of Kentucky Ridge on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2060 Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401.

    No, Kentucky Ridge does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number1793
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity120 residents
    EffectiveSeptember 6th, 2024
    ExpiresSeptember 6th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    7

    Complaints

    22

    Years

    12 Mar 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation concluded that no regulatory insufficiencies were cited.
    23 Mar 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies in the investigation. No regulatory insufficiencies were cited.
    29 Jun 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about inadequate care regarding a tenant's blood pressure monitoring; delays in responding to alarms and failure to provide timely care were found.
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant rights
    26 Nov 2018Renewal
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Nov 2016Renewal
    Found no deficiencies cited after the recertification visit.
    07 Jun 2016Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no regulatory insufficiencies.
    18 Nov 2014Renewal
    Investigated the final recertification monitoring and found no regulatory insufficiencies; the program census was 58.
    12 Jun 2012Renewal
    Investigated the program and found deficiencies related to service plan individuality and medication documentation; tenant needs were not properly identified and certain medications lacked documentation.
    • Type AIowa Administrative Code 481-69.26(4)(a)Regulatory Insufficiency
    13 Dec 2010Complaint
    Identified no regulatory insufficiencies after on-site monitoring.
    05 Sept 2008Renewal
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies during the on-site evaluation. The program was in compliance with applicable requirements.
    04 Apr 2005Complaint
    Investigated a complaint found failures to evaluate a Tenant within 30 days of occupancy and to update the service plan within 30 days, with a reevaluation occurring more than 30 days after occupancy.
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 321 IAC 25.28Service Plan
    09 Jul 2004Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in service planning, including missing outcomes and missing third-signature MDT on service plans.
    • 321 IAC 25.28Service plans must include desired outcomes
    • 321 IAC 25.28Multi-disciplinary team signatures on service plans

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