Heritage Specialty Care
200 Clive Drive SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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How Heritage Specialty Care Compares
Heritage Specialty Care is a 171-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Iowa average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 171 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cedar Rapids, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Heritage Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heritage Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Cedar Rapids.
How is Heritage Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Heritage Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.6% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Heritage Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Heritage Specialty Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 171 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Heritage Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Heritage Specialty Care lag behind other Cedar Rapids options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 10 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids sits in Linn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 35,813 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $67,301
- Median home value
- $161,600
Demographics for Linn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cedar Rapids.
Facility Details
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