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Meth-Wick Health Center
1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Meth-Wick Health Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is certified for 69 beds under non-profit, other ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 0, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 2.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 40.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Linn Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 2 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 2.9 | 32.5 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×1 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.5%, RNs 20.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.2% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Meth Wick Community.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meth Wick Community | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2004 |
| Meth Wick Community | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2000 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Meth Wick Community | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Linn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center | Cedar Rapids | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Terrace Glen Village | Marion | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| West Ridge Care Center | Cedar Rapids | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.7 | — | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Oakview Nursing & Rehablitation - Marion | Marion | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 32.5 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon | Lisbon | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4.7 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| The Gardens of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 42.5 | $19K | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Hiawatha Care Center | Hiawatha | 109 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9.2 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Hallmar Village | Cedar Rapids | 55 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 40.0 | $12K | 23 Jun 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Linn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Meth-Wick Health Center been cited for?
2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Meth-Wick Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Meth-Wick Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Meth-Wick Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Meth Wick Community and Meth Wick Community. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Meth-Wick Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Oct 2023; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.