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Meth-Wick Health Center

1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

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Meth-Wick Health Center is a nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(319) 365-9171
Last standard health inspection
August 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
69
Residents per day, on average
61.1
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Meth Wick Community
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (4 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2026.

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  3. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2025.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Meth-Wick Health Center last inspected?

CMS lists August 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Meth-Wick Health Center have?

CMS lists 4 health citations since August 13, 2026. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Meth-Wick Health Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Meth-Wick Health Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Meth-Wick Health Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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