Nursing homes › Iowa › Heritage Specialty Care
200 Clive Drive Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 · 3193967171 · 171 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Care Initiatives, a group operating 43 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $861,207 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.53 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.50. Weekend total: 3.24. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
All-time on record: 50 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-05-28 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-28 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-28 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-28 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2025-11-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-13 |
| 2025-08-26 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-26 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-26 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2025-03-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2025-02-04 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2024-11-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-08-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-08-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-08-22 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Health | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2023-11-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-21 |
| 2023-11-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $14,365 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/01/2009 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/29/2022 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| STURM, DENISE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/29/2022 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2016 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/04/2023 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2025 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2008 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2023 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| BAEDKE, CHARISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| GLEASON, MAIVETTE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2025 |
| KERSCHNER, MICHELLE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2025 |
| NGUYEN, THAI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| SWEET-KEECH, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/08/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165310. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.