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Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
6420 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
CCN
165587
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
130
Chain
None in the CMS record
Residents per day
82
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 14 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 18 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists 1 fine of $38,787 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeLinn County medianIowa medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating12.03.03.0
Health inspection rating12.03.02.8
Staffing rating24.04.02.9
Quality measure rating34.03.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 18 homes in the county, 387 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsIowa median
Cycle 1 (latest)14 Aug 2025185
Cycle 219 Sep 2024125
Cycle 3No date225

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 52 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyK0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmF0
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 18 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
29 Apr 2026F0688Provide 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.DComplaint investigation13 May 2026
10 Mar 2026F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation24 Mar 2026
11 Dec 2025F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation7 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation21 Nov 2025
21 Oct 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation30 Oct 2025
14 Aug 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey10 Sep 2025
14 Aug 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation10 Sep 2025

Survey cycle 2: 12 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
12 Mar 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation26 Mar 2025
12 Mar 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation26 Mar 2025
19 Sep 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.BStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey16 Oct 2024
19 Sep 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation16 Oct 2024
22 Aug 2024F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DComplaint investigation26 Aug 2024
22 Aug 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation26 Aug 2024

Survey cycle 3: 22 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
21 Jul 2024F0688Provide 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.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.JComplaint investigation1 Aug 2024
10 Apr 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
10 Apr 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
10 Apr 2024F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.EComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
10 Apr 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
10 Apr 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
12 Oct 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.CComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation16 Nov 2023

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
21 Jul 2024Fine$38,787
21 Jul 2024Payment denial13

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
StaffThis homeIowa medianIowa average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.143.703.82
Registered nurses (RN)0.530.700.74
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.440.56
Nurse aides2.182.51
All nurse staff, weekends2.803.303.37
Nurse staff turnover in a year
56.8%
Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
41.9%
RN turnover in a year
57.1%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeIowa medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay14.3%16.8%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay1.8%0.8%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay3.7%1.8%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.3%3.4%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay21.3%15.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.6%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay13.7%18.2%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Erez Healthcare Group LLC
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Emy Healthcare LLCOperational/managerial control1 Apr 2025
Millennium Rehab & Consulting IncOperational/managerial control1 Mar 2024
Emy Healthcare LLCAdp of the snf17 Oct 2025
Forvis Mazars LLPAdp of the snf1 Mar 2024
Millennium Rehab & Consulting IncAdp of the snf17 Oct 2025
Northbrook Realty LLCAdp of the snf1 Mar 2025

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Other homes in Linn County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Linn County, Iowa
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Hallmar VillageCedar Rapids2 of 58$11,9602 Oct 2025
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care CenterCedar Rapids5 of 52$05 Mar 2026
Hiawatha Care CenterHiawatha3 of 54$02 Apr 2026
Terrace Glen VillageMarion5 of 53$019 Nov 2025
Linn Manor Care CenterMarion2 of 59$012 Feb 2026
Cottage Grove PlaceCedar Rapids1 of 55$01 May 2025
Oakview Nursing & Rehablitation - MarionMarion4 of 52$021 Aug 2025
Harmony Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids1 of 511$10,5093 Mar 2026
Winslow House Care CenterMarion2 of 510$18,36025 Sep 2025
Silver Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLCMarion1 of 510$29,10723 Apr 2026
Living Center WestCedar Rapids2 of 53$72,07028 Aug 2025
Meth-Wick Health CenterCedar Rapids5 of 50$017 Jul 2025

All 18 nursing homes in Linn County

Official channels

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 165587). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/northbrook-healthcare-and-rehabilitation-center-cedar-rapids-ia-165587/

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Questions

When was Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 19 Sep 2024.
Who operates Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Emy Healthcare LLC and Millennium Rehab & Consulting Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Iowa as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.