About Heritage Specialty Care
Nursing home overview and details
Heritage Specialty Care is an nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA, serving Linn County and the surrounding community. The facility has 171 certified beds with an average daily census of 118 residents.
Heritage Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1997, bringing 29 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Heritage Specialty Care has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Poor
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Heritage Specialty Care provides 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.46 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 43.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 65.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Heritage Specialty Care has received 2 fines totaling $65,780, and has 3 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Heritage Specialty Care
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Heritage Specialty Care
What is the CMS rating for Heritage Specialty Care?
Heritage Specialty Care has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Heritage Specialty Care have?
Heritage Specialty Care has 171 certified beds with an average daily census of 118 residents.
What type of facility is Heritage Specialty Care?
Heritage Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA.
How many doctors practice at Heritage Specialty Care?
2 physicians are affiliated with Heritage Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Heritage Specialty Care have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Heritage Specialty Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·