Cedar Rapids, IA

St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1420 Unitypoint Way, Cedar Rapids, IA

(319) 366-8701

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

46

Certified beds

Average residents

37

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-04-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.17

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.53

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.44

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.61

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

51%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.3%
94.0%
10.7 pts worse
93.4%
10.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 8.3%
3.7%
4.6 pts worse
3.3%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.0%
4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.8%
4.9%
6.9 pts worse
5.4%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 8.6%
20.6%
12 pts better
19.6%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
19.8%
19.8 pts better
16.7%
16.7 pts better
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 24.6%
18.5%
6.1 pts worse
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.4%
18.3%
13.1 pts worse
14.9%
16.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
1.7%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.5%
2.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.2%
26.0%
9.8 pts better
19.8%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 13.5%
4.3%
9.2 pts worse
5.1%
8.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.2%
84.3%
9.9 pts better
81.7%
12.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.7%
13.1%
6.4 pts better
12.0%
5.3 pts better
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 86.2%
73.3%
12.9 pts better
79.7%
6.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.5%
21.3%
0.8 pts better
23.9%
3.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30

1 health deficiencies

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

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-18 · Fire 2024-01-18

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-10 · Fire 2022-11-10

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-12-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-12-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-12-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-12-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-11-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

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 2024-01-20

B · Minimal harm 2024-01-18

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2022-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

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 2022-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2022-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-11-21

B · Minimal harm 2022-11-10

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-11-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

St Luke's Healthcare

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 1998-10-22
Barr, Chantilly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-06-08
Cleland Christensen, Kaitlan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-02
Gerst, Kari

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-11
Greene, Casey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-08-28
Greene, Casey

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-08-27
Hicks, Lucas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-03-26
Hicks, Lucas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-03-26
Younger, Clete

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2014-08-11

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