DBelow average · score 39/100 · #278 of 386 in Iowa
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center
501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 · 71 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Iowa
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 71 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center at a Glance
D
39/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.33 h.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 32.
51<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
75<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165367 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address501 South Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone6414232121
CountyCerro Gordo
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds71
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
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- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.