Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-17 · Fire 2025-07-17
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Meth-Wick Health Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 365-9171
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
69
Certified beds
Average residents
55
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.21
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.96
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.36
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.41
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.54
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.73
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.31
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.78
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.27
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
78
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
88.18
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0271
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 26.39% · Performance 24.66% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
7.64
Baseline 4.45 hours · Performance 5.25 hours · Measure score 7.64 · Achievement 7.64 · Improvement 5.52
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.54% |
10.72%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 7.14% · Lower 95% interval 6.12% |
| Discharge to community | 45.39% |
50.57%
5.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 42.11% · Lower 95% interval 34.5% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.68 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95% |
95.27%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 20 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5% |
2.29%
2.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 20 · Adjusted rate 8.01% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 17.57% |
8.2%
9.4 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 148 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 6.76% |
42%
35.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 148 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
1.5
1.3 pts better
|
1.9
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.2 · Observed 0.1 · Expected 1.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.1 |
2.1
2 pts better
|
1.8
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.1 · Observed 0.1 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.4% |
94.0%
20.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
20 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 71.7% · Q2 72.5% · Q3 75.6% · Q4 74.4% · 4Q avg 73.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.7%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.5% |
4.0%
0.5 pts better
|
11.4%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.5% |
4.9%
3.4 pts better
|
5.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.1% |
20.6%
7.5 pts better
|
19.6%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 17.6% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 13.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.7% |
19.8%
6.1 pts better
|
16.7%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 13.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 22.0% |
18.5%
3.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.3% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 24.7% · 4Q avg 22.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.8% |
18.3%
5.5 pts better
|
14.9%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 12.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.5%
2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.5% |
26.0%
4.5 pts better
|
19.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.3% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 30.1% · Q4 27.5% · 4Q avg 21.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
4.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.6% |
84.3%
8.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
6.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.9% · Q2 83.9% · Q3 73.7% · Q4 63.6% · 4Q avg 75.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.9% |
1.9%
3 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 4.8% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.8% |
73.3%
20.5 pts better
|
79.7%
14.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.8% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-12-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-12-01
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
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 2023-10-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Meth Wick Community
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Brown, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Cleveland, Gregory
Corporate Director · Individual
Dulaney, Mike
Corporate Director · Individual
Ernst, Gary
Corporate Director · Individual
Ernst, Gary
Corporate Officer · Individual
Herring, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Jaeger, Ronald
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Jedlicka, Amber
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jedlicka, Amber
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, Gustave
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, Gustave
Corporate Officer · Individual
Koch, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Lindberg, Deborah
Corporate Director · Individual
Lindberg, Deborah
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mixdorf, Robin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Osborn, Mary
Corporate Director · Individual
Sale, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
Schmidt, Dara
Corporate Director · Individual
Scott, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Scott, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stoll, Marty
Corporate Director · Individual
Vancura, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
Yoder, Erica
Corporate Director · Individual
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