Public Record
Heritage Specialty Care
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 171
- Avg. residents per day
- 118
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 68
- Inspections on file
- 17
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-02
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Citations
68 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0658Seriousactual harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0582Generalno actual harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0347Generalpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 7 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Heritage Specialty Care?
- Heritage Specialty Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165310.
- What is the CMS rating for Heritage Specialty Care?
- Heritage Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Heritage Specialty Care have?
- Heritage Specialty Care is certified for 171 beds. It serves an average of 118 residents per day.
- How many citations does Heritage Specialty Care have?
- Heritage Specialty Care has 68 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Heritage Specialty Care last inspected?
- Heritage Specialty Care was last inspected on March 2, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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