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Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

6420 Council Street Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · Linn County

At Northbrook we strive to provide the highest quality care to our residents. Our team of experienced staff is committed to treating each resident with respect, compassion, and dignity.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 64% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A low federal rating — review the details closely

Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 130 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 65.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $38,787 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.47 hrs/resident/day)
  • High staff turnover (65.6%)
  • 18 deficiencies at last survey
  • $38,787 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Cedar Rapids options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
130
Avg. residents/day
84
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
165587

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$8,600–$10,770/mo (median $9,420)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cedar Rapids prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.47
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.45
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
65.6%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
18
Federal fines
1 ($38,787)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2025-08-14
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (53 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

2026-03-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-10-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-21Fine$38,787
2024-07-21Payment denial

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events

Location

6420 Council Street Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Common questions about Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

How much does Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center cost?

Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cedar Rapids, IA area typically runs $8,600–$10,770 per month (median $9,420, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

Staff provide about 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 65.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 53 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have availability?

Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 130 beds.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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