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7511 University Avenue Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County

(319) 268-0401

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

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 112 certified beds Non profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 165465 · 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 Newaldaya Lifescapes 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 Newaldaya Lifescapes as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 18 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $132,074 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

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.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.44 hours per resident per day at Newaldaya Lifescapes, above the Iowa median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 0.64 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.99 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 39.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Iowa median 41.7%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.44 hours
Above the Iowa median of 3.76 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.64 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.99 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 39.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 40% 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 beds112
Residents per day 101 About 90% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJuly 2002
Legal business nameCEDAR FALLS LUTHERAN HOME

Paying for care at Newaldaya Lifescapes: Medicare and Medicaid

Newaldaya Lifescapes 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 July 9, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 18 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 18 citations at Newaldaya Lifescapes across 5 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on June 27, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (7) and quality of life and care (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail" (tag F0700, level K, June 27, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

July 9, 2026 · 5 citations

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 (Jul 20, 2026)

EProvide 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 (Jul 20, 2026)

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

April 22, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

May 22, 2025 · 2 citations

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 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 (Jun 10, 2025)

February 25, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

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 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2025)

June 27, 2024 · 9 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

KTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 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 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

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 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

BAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

BAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Newaldaya Lifescapes

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on June 27, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 22, 2026. 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, including $132,074 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jun 27, 2024 Fine $132,074

Rating history

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

Hospitals near Newaldaya Lifescapes

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

  • 1.5 mi
    Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 36m for patients treated and sent home
  • 5.7 mi
    Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 43m for patients treated and sent home
  • 6.4 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.

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