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1728 West Eighth Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County

(319) 277-2437

All 5 nursing homes in Cedar Falls, IA (5 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 70 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 165197 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Cedar Falls Health Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Cedar Falls Health Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 37 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 2.85 hours per resident per day at Cedar Falls Health Care Center, below the Iowa median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 0.49 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.64 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 42.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Iowa median 41.7%).

Nursing care per resident per day 2.85 hours
Below the Iowa median of 3.76 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.49 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.64 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 42.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 42.9% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds70
Residents per day 49 About 69% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1994
Part of a chainCampbell Street Services
Legal business nameOPCO CEDAR FALLS IA LLC

Paying for care at Cedar Falls Health Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Cedar Falls Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Iowa's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on January 8, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 7 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 37 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 37 citations at Cedar Falls Health Care Center across 10 inspection dates, 16 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on January 8, 2026. The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (7) and quality of life and care (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level G, January 8, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

July 30, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2026)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2026)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2026)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2026)

DHelp the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0774 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2026)

January 8, 2026 · 10 citations, includes actual harm

GProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Actual harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2026)

EProvide 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

EPost nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

December 1, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 10, 2025)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 10, 2025)

March 26, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 11, 2025)

February 13, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)

December 12, 2024 · 4 citations

EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2025)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2025)

October 1, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProvide training in compliance and ethics.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2024)

August 14, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2024)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2024)

July 3, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

February 22, 2024 · 8 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

DNotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0646 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 14, 2024)

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Cedar Falls Health Care Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on January 8, 2026 under the rule on infection control. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 26, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jan 8, 2026 Payment Denial 12 days of payments denied

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 3/5 4/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 4/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Cedar Falls Health Care Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.4 mi
    Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 36m for patients treated and sent home
  • 6.4 mi
    Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 43m for patients treated and sent home
  • 7.8 mi
    Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center Waterloo
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 43m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Martin Health Center Cedar Falls · 1.2 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 5/5 50 beds · Medicaid
Newaldaya Lifescapes Cedar Falls · 1.5 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 112 beds · Medicaid
The Suites at Western Home Communities Cedar Falls · 3.2 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 72 beds · Medicaid
Pinnacle Specialty Care Cedar Falls · 3.3 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 100 beds · Medicaid
Pillar of Cedar Valley Waterloo · 5.8 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 114 beds · Medicaid

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