nursing home in Mason City, IA

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center

501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 · (641) 423-2121

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 71-bed for-profit nursing home in Mason City, Iowa (Cerro Gordo County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 14, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
71
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Legacy Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
October 1, 1997
Resident/family council
None
County
Cerro Gordo County
CMS Certification Number
165367

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53.7 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.33 hrsIowa average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.33 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.34 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.23 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.77 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsWorse

Inspections

This facility5Iowa average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)569Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3054.580.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Iowa average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$19,286$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds7165107
Average residents per day635286
Occupancy88.6%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.4%Iowa average3.8%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.4%3.8%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.5%4.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)24.5%19.5%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%2.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.3%1.5%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)5.1%17.1%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)11.3%16.6%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.8%4.6%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)6.3%4.2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)23.5%20.8%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)21.5%25.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98%95.3%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99%94%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.3%Iowa average2.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.3%2.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)81.6%73.3%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.2%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 14, 2026
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 27, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 9, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 9, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 9, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 9, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 9, 2025
September 12, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 17, 2024
June 20, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2024
June 20, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2024
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 26, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 26, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 30, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 20, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 21, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 26, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 20, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 26, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BEASLEY, KARLA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BEHOUNEK, LINSEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BORCHERDING, JENNY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BURKEN, SHERI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
CASCADE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
CASCADE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
CCG GORGONA LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
FRIEDENBERG, LAURA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
GORGONA HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
GORGONA PROPCO HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
GORGONA SUB HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HEDBERG, JENNIFER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HENNAGER, CHRISTINA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HEYING, LARINA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HOUSTON, MINDY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
JAEGER, KRYSTLE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
KNUTSON, MICHELE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
LARSON, MELISSA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
MASON CITY IA PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
MCCLURE, DOROTHY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
MILLER, DEBBIE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
MN8 RH HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
NASH, CLAIRE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
OBEN, PATRICK
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
OTTERBECK, PATRICIA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
SCOTT, KATHLEEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
SEU, JOSHUA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
SHABAT, MENACHEM
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
SHEAR, KILEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
STAUDT, SANDRA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
WIERSCHEM, BOBBIE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
WOOD, ROSEMARY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
WRIGHT, AMY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
IOWA PORTFOLIO OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM
Individual
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024

Showing 40 of 74 records.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Legacy Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center is at 501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401. Phone: (641) 423-2121.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.