St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165389) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 366-8701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center reports total nurse hours of 4.21 per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 36.6% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1998. The facility has 46 certified beds with an average of 40.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.21, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
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 hours are 4.21 per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 36.6% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 46 certified beds and an average of 40.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3193668701 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3193668701 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165389?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.