Mason City, IA

Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA

(641) 423-2121

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

71

Certified beds

Average residents

61

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Legacy Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.00

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.00

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.7	1.5 0.8 pts better	1.9 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.5	2.1 0.4 pts worse	1.8 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.5%	94.0% 5.5 pts better	93.4% 6.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.0%	95.2% 2.8 pts better	95.5% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.5%	3.7% 1.2 pts better	3.3% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.1%	4.0% 2.1 pts worse	11.4% 5.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.7%	4.9% 0.8 pts worse	5.4% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.3%	20.6% 0.7 pts worse	19.6% 1.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	29.9%	19.8% 10.1 pts worse	16.7% 13.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	12.7%	18.5% 5.8 pts better	16.3% 3.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.7%	18.3% 7.6 pts better	14.9% 4.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.5%	1.7% 0.2 pts better	1.0% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.0%	2.5% 1.5 pts better	1.7% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	22.6%	26.0% 3.4 pts better	19.8% 2.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.3%	4.3% 1 pts worse	5.1% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.3%	84.3% 11 pts better	81.7% 13.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.5%	13.1% 0.6 pts better	12.0% 0.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.9% 1.9 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	81.6%	73.3% 8.3 pts better	79.7% 1.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	40.1%	21.3% 18.8 pts worse	23.9% 16.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-14 · Fire 2025-08-14

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-12 · Fire 2024-09-12

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-15 · Fire 2023-06-15

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-08-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-14

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

G · Actual harm 2024-06-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-20

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Chaim Rajchenbach Descendants Tr Ua 04282008

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

46% 83 facilities 2024-08-15

Beasley, Karla