Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center
Mason City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165367) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 423-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS has not reported a nursing turnover figure for this facility. Its overall CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. This facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the available data.
About this facility
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Mason City, Iowa (Cerro Gordo County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1997. The facility has 71 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Heritage Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating reflects reported total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing turnover data was not provided in this record.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. There is no indication in this data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should note the below-average overall rating and low staffing rating relative to the state, and are encouraged to review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.33 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported turnover data for this facility, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 71 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6414232121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6414232121 to arrange a visit and review its record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165367?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.