nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center
1420 Unitypoint Way, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · (319) 366-8701
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center at a glance
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center is a 46-bed non-profit nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 5, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36.6% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 46
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Linn County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165389
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.21 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.15 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.62 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.6% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 46 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 40 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.6% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 20.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| 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) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.3% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 27.4% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.4% | 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) | 4.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.4% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 94% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.2% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2026 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 5, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 4, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| April 18, 2024 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 8, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 8, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Complaint | 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 January 20, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 20, 2024 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/22/1998 |
| BARR, CHANTILLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2023 |
| CLELAND CHRISTENSEN, KAITLAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| GERST, KARI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/11/2024 |
| ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/1998 |
| YOUNGER, CLETE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2014 |
| GREENE, CASEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2019 |
| HICKS, LUCAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2023 |
| GREENE, CASEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2023 |
| HICKS, LUCAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2023 |
| BARR, CHANTILLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2023 |
| CLELAND CHRISTENSEN, KAITLAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| GERST, KARI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/11/2024 |
| YOUNGER, CLETE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center's rating?
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center has 5 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 St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care 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 St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center and how do I contact it?
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center is at 1420 Unitypoint Way, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Phone: (319) 366-8701.
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.