Northbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA — inspection on August 14, 2025.
Found 13 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Review of Progress Notes, titled Nurses Note Narrative, dated 8/5/25 at 5:58 AM and 8/5/25 at 4:05 PM, Resident #58 had falls in relation to trying to use the bathroom in his room. A Nurses Note Narrative, dated 8/9/25, included documentation the resident was found sitting on the floor in front of the toilet in his room. Resident #58 was noted to be continent and reported he lost his footing while entering the bathroom.
The Progress Notes lacked documentation facility staff discussed changes to the care plan with either the resident or resident's representative to include the interventions of signs.
On 8/13/2025 at 11:13 AM, Staff N, Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), reported Resident #58 did not like to wait when he needed to use the bathroom.
When asked by the surveyor if Resident #58 had complained about the signs in his room, Staff N reported Resident #58 did say something the other day after falling about the signs.
Staff N reported Resident #58 said that if he had to go, he was going to get up and go no matter what the signs told him.
Facility staff failed to consider the dignity and response of the resident when posting signs in the resident room.
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Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 6420 Council Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0640 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 12:54 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) explained the resident went out and came back in less than 24 hours so didn't require a full admission assessment on 8/13/25.
The DON was unable to locate vital signs or an assessment. At 1:00 PM, the DON reported she would have to ask the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) as she was able to locate information in the electronic health record better than I can. On 8/14/25 at 9:57 AM the DON and ADON were unable to provide and additional documentation of vital signs or physical assessments.
The undated facility policy titled Change in Condition Protocol directs staff to evaluate the resident's condition when a change from baseline is observed, complete a full assessment and document in Point Click Care (PCC), and every shift is required to perform and document vitals and a focused assessment.
The policy further directs staff that there are no exceptions to this requirement.
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Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 6420 Council Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
During an interview with the ADON on 8/14/2025 at 9:54 AM she reported when she thought about the walker, she recalled one of the sides didn't have something right about it and it was discussed in a morning meeting.
She stated the restorative aide would have been responsible for checking the walker and it should have been repaired or out of service if not safe.
She said she would need to continue to work with the new restorative aide to monitor things like that.
On 8/14/2025 at 10:21 AM the Administrator stated she thought the documentation had been over-exaggerated.
She recalled the walker was disposed of and discussed that morning in a quality assurance meeting.
The restorative aide participated and staff were told to double and triple check equipment for safety after the incident.
She also asked maintenance and therapy to look into it.
165587 08/14/2025
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 6420 Council Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Review of Progress Notes, titled Nurses Note Narrative, dated 8/5/25 at 5:58 AM and 8/5/25 at 4:05 PM, Resident #58 had falls in relation to trying to use the bathroom in his room. A Nurses Note Narrative, dated 8/9/25, included documentation the resident was found sitting on the floor in front of the toilet in his room. Resident #58 was noted to be continent and reported he lost his footing while entering the bathroom.
On 8/13/25 at 11:05 AM, Staff B, CNA, explained the morning time was the busiest time at the nursing home.
Staff B reported she had one other CNA working the hall she was on.
Staff B reported there were a few times residents had to wait longer than 30 minutes for their call light to be answered.
On 8/13/2025 at 11:13 AM, Staff N, CNA, reported Resident #58 did not like to wait when he needed to use the bathroom.
Staff N reported the residents usually did not have to wait longer than minutes.
Staff N reported the morning time was busiest with trying to get resident's up for the day.
165587 08/14/2025
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 6420 Council Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0847 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Federal health inspectors cited Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-10.
Review of the undated facility policy, titled Housekeeping Daily Tasks, revealed directions to housekeeping staff to clean residents toilets daily.
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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