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Hiawatha Care Center

405 NORTH 15TH AVENUE, HIAWATHA, IA, 52233
(319) 378-8583
109 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
109
CMS facility ID
165537
Care type
Nursing home
County
Linn
Facility name
Hiawatha Care Center
Street address
405 NORTH 15TH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Phone
(319) 378-8583

Hiawatha Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Hiawatha, Iowa. It is licensed for 109 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa (57 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Hiawatha and 389 skilled nursing facilities across Iowa. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Hiawatha Care Center 20 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2004-04-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-02
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$375 per day (≈ $11,400/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
31% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 56% private/other
Occupancy
97% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
10% above the IA median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
109
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-02
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-03
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-05-02
2025-10-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-11-03
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (16 citations)
2025-03-13Health inspection3 citations
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-04-12
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-12
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-08
2024-05-09Health inspection2 citations
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-06-08
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-08
2026-04-02Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-05-02
K-0753
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-05-02
2025-03-13Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-13
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-13
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-13
2024-05-09Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-06-14
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 165537.
What people say on Google.
3.732 ratings on Google
★★★★★katie vail · 2026-02-04 · via Google

“I had the opportunity to spend several hours in Hiawatha Care Center across 3 days while in town to visit a family friend who is receiving post stroke care there. Each employee I encountered in those 3 days impressed me as being engaged with the people in their care, tender hearted, respectful and patient. I know my family friend who is there and the family are grateful to have found such a wond…”

★★★★★Patricia Akers · 2022-08-11 · via Google

“My mother was a resident for 10 months from November 2020 to September 2021. This was during the days of Covid, visitor restrictions were in place much of that time. During these months the staff provided great and compassionate care. They did their best to allow her family to be with her whenever possible. She enjoyed the activities which helped pass the time. The staff treated her as if she was…”

★★★★★Hannah Harberts · 2022-08-10 · via Google

“One of the cleanest and nicest facilities in the Cedar Rapids area. The staff truly care about each resident and are held to a high standard. Tons of fun and unique activities are planned for the residents every week and just an overall great place for your loved one to be! Can’t recommend it enough!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
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