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Nursing Home

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center

Mason City, IA 504014205 View map
Overview of Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center
Heritage Rehabilitation and Care focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. The facility specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation services and amenities.
(641) 423-2121

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 28m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 87

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 63.4%
Residents per day (avg) 61
Occupancy rate
63.4%
Residents per day (avg)
61

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.2M
Operating loss
-$19.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6,200,924.00
Operating loss
$-19,336.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
55.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.8M
Total costs $6.2M

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitation services

Amenities & Lifestyle

High-speed Wi-Fi
Basic cable TV
Outdoor walking trail
Laundry services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Healthcare Services, Suites & Accommodations, Testimonials, Schedule a Tour
Contact Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 7

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
3.5

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

5 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 1
11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

1 serious citation More info Iowa average: 0.9

6 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Akron Care Center, INC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Akron
45
98.1%
+30%
4.71
+15%
+10%
0
4
0
42
City Of Akron
$4,7M
$2,1M
46.1%
165595
Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mason City
87
63.4%
-16%
3.46
-37%
-19%
0
7
1
61
-
$6,2M
$3,4M
55.5%
165367
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Carlisle
46
80.5%
+7%
5.85
-40%
+36%
0
17
2
39
American Healthcare Associates Inc
$4,1M
$2,5M
59.9%
165311
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Spirit Lake
85
66.6%
-12%
4.29
-8%
0%
1
21
1
65
-
$7,1M
$3,0M
42.7%
165528
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lake City
46
70.4%
-7%
5.17
-33%
+20%
4
39
4
40
Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc
$2,0M
$1,0M
47.4%
165082

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 124
Employees 89
Contractors 35
Staff to resident ratio 2.00:1
0% compared with Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 34
Average shift 7.1 hours
0% compared with Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,985
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 59
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

6.3%

1,383 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 21 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 3 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant38215910,75591100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse147214,19991100%7.9
Registered Nurse6391,51891100%7.8
RN Director of Nursing2027926167%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist5056406673%5.4
Medication Aide/Technician100105185965%5.2
Administrator1014966268%8
Dental Services Staff1014966470%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2024765358%9
Dietitian1014746268%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1014266470%6.6
Nurse Practitioner1013604549%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013374853%7
Feeding Assistant0111582629%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021253842%3.3
Qualified Social Worker101761921%4
Occupational Therapy Aide112561719%3.1
Physical Therapy Aide20247910%4.2
Medical Director0112133%7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112033%6.7
59 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 67%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
10 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 58%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 49%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 53%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 29%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 42%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 21%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 19%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
62 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (8.1%)
Medicaid
41 residents (66.1%)
Private pay or other
16 residents (25.8%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.1
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.0
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.0%
31% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.4%
22% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 22.7%
14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
29% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
19% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
59% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.9%
18% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.5%
92% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.6%
61% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
13% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.6%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.