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Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center

501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

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Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Mason City, 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.

At a glance

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.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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 overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. Health inspection on August 14, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

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  7. Fire safety inspection on August 14, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  10. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  14. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  17. Health inspection on June 20, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    91 of 387 Iowa homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  19. Fire safety inspection on June 15, 2023

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0922. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(641) 423-2121
Last standard health inspection
August 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
71
Residents per day, on average
58.4
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Mason City Ia Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (7 vs 21).

Owners and managers

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

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  • BEASLEY, KARLAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • BEHOUNEK, LINSEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • BORCHERDING, JENNYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • BURKEN, SHERIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • FRIEDENBERG, LAURAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • HEDBERG, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • HENNAGER, CHRISTINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • HEYING, LARINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • HOUSTON, MINDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • JAEGER, KRYSTLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • KNUTSON, MICHELEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • LARSON, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • MCCLURE, DOROTHYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • MILLER, DEBBIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • NASH, CLAIREOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • OBEN, PATRICKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • OTTERBECK, PATRICIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • SCOTT, KATHLEENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • SEU, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • SHABAT, MENACHEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • SHEAR, KILEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • STAUDT, SANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • WIERSCHEM, BOBBIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • WOOD, ROSEMARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
  • WRIGHT, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024

Questions

When was Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists August 14, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since June 20, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

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

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