Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Mason City, Iowa)

501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, Iowa 50401

Phone: 6414232121

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

58.4

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Cerro Gordo

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall3/5

Health3/5

Staffing2/5

Quality3/5

Metric	This Facility	Iowa Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.40	0.74	-0.34
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	3.57	3.86	-0.29
CMS Staffing Rating	2/5	3.8/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	N/A	44.1%	-

7 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-08-14	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	G – Actual Harm
2024-06-20	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

11 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-08-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-12	Services Deficiencies	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Egress Deficiencies	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Services Deficiencies	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Total Penalties

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