The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility had $38,787 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1445 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $38,787recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1445.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.44
- Nurse aides
- 2.18
- Weekend nursing
- 2.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.6%12.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%8.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.6%2.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%7.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4%10.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.2%20.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.6%22.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.5%2.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.9%25.2%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.9%3.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%96.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $38,787 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $38,787 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 21, 2024
- $38,787
Federal fine
Jul 21, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2023
Now operated by Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, previously Northbrook Manor Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 81.5 residents on an average day (63% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 18 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.