Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center

Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 501 South Kentucky Ave in Mason City, Iowa (zip code 50401), within Cerro Gordo County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 71 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (641) 423-2121. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, indicating performance at the national average level in that category. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest possible rating, indicating staffing levels that are significantly below national norms. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, placing the facility at the national average in that domain. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected during standardized federal and state review processes. Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria, as administered through the Iowa Medicaid program. Families and individuals seeking placement should verify current coverage details directly with the facility and with the relevant program administrators, as eligibility and coverage terms are subject to change. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating categories. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average, driven in part by the 1-star staffing rating, which represents a notable area of concern relative to peer facilities nationwide. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, both at 3 stars, are consistent with national averages in those areas. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the facility's most recent inspection reports, available through the CMS Care Compare tool, to gather additional detail on specific findings within each rating category.