CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1653672026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center

501 South Kentucky Ave · Mason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds71CMS provider file
Recent citation rows18current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-1452025-08-142
Cycle 22024-09-1202024-09-121
Cycle 32023-06-1522023-06-158
02 / CITATION DETAIL

18 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-09
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-09
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-09
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-09
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-09
2025-08-14 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-14
2025-08-14 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2025-08-27
2024-09-12 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-17
2024-06-20 · HEALTHF0684Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-08 · complaint
2024-06-20 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-08 · complaint
2023-06-15 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-20
2023-06-15 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-30
2023-06-15 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-26
2023-06-15 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-21
2023-06-15 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-26
2023-06-15 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-26
2023-06-15 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-26
2023-06-15 · FIREK0922Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-20
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • IOWA PORTFOLIO OPCO HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12Organization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2012
  • SHABAT, MENACHEMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • BEASLEY, KARLAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • BEHOUNEK, LINSEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • BORCHERDING, JENNYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • BURKEN, SHERIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • FRIEDENBERG, LAURAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • HEDBERG, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • HENNAGER, CHRISTINAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • HEYING, LARINAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • HOUSTON, MINDYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • JAEGER, KRYSTLEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024
  • KNUTSON, MICHELEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2024

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.33per resident day
RN hours0.34per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.77per resident day
Staff turnover—%CMS reported field
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