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Complaint Investigation

Northbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

October 21, 2025 · Cedar Rapids, IA · 6420 Council Street Ne
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 130
Provider ID 165587
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Northbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
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Inspection Summary

Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA — inspection on October 21, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview on 10/21/25 at 2:20 PM, Staff C, RN, stated that nurses were expected to lock computer screens when walking away to protect residents' privacy and confidentiality.

During an interview on 10/21/25 at 3:00 PM, Staff D, RN, stated that nurses were expected to lock computer screens when walking away to protect residents' privacy and confidentiality.

During an interview on 10/21/25 at 3:20 PM, the DON revealed the expectation of staff to protect residents' right to privacy by locking computer screens when not in use.

Review of the facility policy, titled Resident Rights dated 8/10/03, revealed that the facility will protect and promote each residents' rights, including the right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services, both inside and outside the facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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