St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center
1420 Unitypoint Way · Cedar Rapids, IA · 52402 · 3193668701
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B January 18, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165389 · certified since April 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.