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Heritage Specialty Care
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedCedar Rapids, IALic. 165310
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (3.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $14,365Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
Heritage Specialty Care, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is a licensed facility providing quality care to up to 201 residents, available 24/7. The facility emphasizes an active and engaging lifestyle through daily programming, social activities, and services aimed at promoting physical health and mental stimulation. As part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing, hospice, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Heritage Specialty Care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
2.85 total HPRDRN 0.46 · weekend 91%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
17 inspections68 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 165310
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 1/5
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Recent inspectionsShowing 12 of 17 inspections.
Health surveyMar 2026 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-689SS G — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyAug 2025 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-558SS E — Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F-584SS E — Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-865SS E — Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-658SS G — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-684SS G — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-760SS G — Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Fire safetyMay 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
- K-355SS E — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS4 deficiencies
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-803SS D — Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-883SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Health surveyMar 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Health surveyFeb 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-921SS E — Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Health surveyNov 2024 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-725SS D — Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Fire safetyAug 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-211SS E — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- K-222SS F — Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Health surveyAug 2024 · CMS7 deficiencies
- F-582SS B — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F-584SS E — Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-697SS G — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F-803SS D — Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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Operated by CARE INITIATIVES (nonprofit) since 1997.
- Oct 2009
operator transition — CARE INITIATIVES
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — CARE INITIATIVES
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404