St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center

St. Luke's Helen G. Nassif Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1420 Unitypoint Way in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (zip code 52402), within Linn County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 46 certified beds, making it a smaller transitional care setting focused on short-term rehabilitative and post-acute care. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating available under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings, each of which also received 5 stars. The health inspection rating reflects results from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors, including complaint investigations and standard surveys. The staffing rating is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents, incorporating data on registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data points related to resident health outcomes, such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions. All three component areas received the maximum rating of 5 stars. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and state programs covering skilled nursing and long-term care services for eligible individuals. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or other insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (319) 366-8701. In comparison to national averages, St. Luke's Helen G. Nassif Transitional Care Center performs above the national benchmark across all rating categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the highest tier nationally. Similarly, its component ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each exceed the national average. With 46 certified beds, the facility is smaller than many skilled nursing facilities across the country, which may reflect its specialized transitional care focus. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS data directly and consult with healthcare providers when evaluating care options.