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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Iowa City Rehab & Health Care

Iowa City Rehab & Health Care is a for profit - corporation facility in Iowa City, IA with 89 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 46 deficiency records.

3661 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245

Phone: 3193517460

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Iowa City Rehab & Health Care holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.01
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
46
Inspection findings on file
$0
Federal penalties (0)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165198
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
89
Residents
46
In Hospital
No
County
Johnson
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.67 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.41
CNA Hours
1.94
Total Nursing Hours
3.01 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02

What the CMS Record Reveals About Iowa City Rehab & Health Care

Iowa City Rehab & Health Care operates 89 certified beds in Iowa City, IA with approximately 46 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 46 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.01 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.67 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Iowa City Rehab & Health Care falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (46 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2026

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 8, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 4, 2025 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 4, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 6, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 6, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 6, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 6, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 6, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2023 Tag: 0697

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0697

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0680

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0572

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 23.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 9.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 78.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 57.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 10.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 18.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 43.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.3% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Iowa City Rehab & Health Care?
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Iowa City Rehab & Health Care?
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care reports 3.01 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.67 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does Iowa City Rehab & Health Care have?
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care has 89 certified beds with approximately 46 residents. The facility is located at 3661 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245.
Does Iowa City Rehab & Health Care have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Iowa City Rehab & Health Care has 46 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Iowa City Rehab & Health Care received any fines or penalties?
No, Iowa City Rehab & Health Care has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Iowa City Rehab & Health Care?
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Iowa City Rehab & Health Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Iowa City Rehab & Health Care was on May 8, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Iowa City Rehab & Health Care?
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.