Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
6420 Council Street Ne · Cedar Rapids, IA · 52402 · 3193931447
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $38,787 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $38,787 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
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 May 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
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 September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2024 | Fine | $38,787 |
| July 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165587 · certified since June 1, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.