Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center
501 South Kentucky Ave · Mason City, IA · 50401 · 6414232121
71 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
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 September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165367 · certified since October 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.