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Harmony Cedar Rapids

1940 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Score: 16 / 100

With a score of 16/100, Harmony Cedar Rapids ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Harmony Cedar Rapids is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Harmony Cedar Rapids, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.57 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Dec 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jan 14, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0640 Severity D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $45,465

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 16 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
96
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5