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HomeIowaHeritage Specialty Care

Heritage Specialty Care

200 Clive Drive SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 524043193967171WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.3on Google(53 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
171
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $14,365

How Heritage Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.53 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.50 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.9%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.50 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
28
deficiency citations
Inspected May 22, 2025
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected May 28, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 13 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Linn County 65+
38,047
16.6% of county
County Population
229,308
Linn County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Heritage Specialty Care is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with 171 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
171
Avg Residents/Day
119.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Linn
Last Inspection
May 28, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
141.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (50)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0741Potential for Harm

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Actual Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 20 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$14,365
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 6, 2025
$14,365

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.47 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.53 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.24 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.9%
RN Turnover
63.6%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (30)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2009
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025
CSE CEDAR RAPIDS LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 29, 1998
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GLEASON, MAIVETTEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 15, 2025
KERSCHNER, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2025
NGUYEN, THAIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SWEET-KEECH, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 13, 2025
CSE CEDAR RAPIDS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 29, 1998
GLEASON, MAIVETTEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 17, 2025
KERSCHNER, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 13, 2025
NGUYEN, THAIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 31, 2025
SWEET-KEECH, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 17, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heritage Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Heritage Specialty Care
Cedar Rapids, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $14,365
West Ridge Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA1.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Meth-Wick Health Center
Cedar Rapids, IA2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA2.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $19,383
Living Center West
Cedar Rapids, IA3.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $72,070
Harmony Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA4.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $10,358
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heritage Specialty Care
Cedar Rapids, IA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$14,365
West Ridge Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
1.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Meth-Wick Health Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
2.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
2.1 mi4/53/55/5$19,383
Living Center West
Cedar Rapids, IA
3.5 mi2/52/51/5$72,070
Harmony Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
4.5 mi1/51/52/5$10,358
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
4.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Specialty Care?▾
Heritage Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Heritage Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Heritage Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Heritage Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage Specialty Care had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 28, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $14,365.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Specialty Care?▾
Heritage Specialty Care provides 3.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.47 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.9%.
How many beds does Heritage Specialty Care have?▾
Heritage Specialty Care has 171 certified beds with an average of 119.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 70% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Heritage Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 6 in Cedar Rapids. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heritage Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Heritage Specialty Care has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 based on 53 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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