Nursing homes in Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls, IA has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Suites at Western Home Communities5301 Caraway Lane · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 72 | None |
| Martin Health Center, INC410 East 10th Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 50 | None |
| Newaldaya Lifescapes7511 University Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 112 | 1 ($132,074) |
| Pinnacle Specialty Care1223 Prairieview Road · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 100 | 1 ($8,362) |
| Cedar Falls Health Care Center1728 West Eighth Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 70 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Cedar Falls
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 30, 2026 · Cedar Falls Health Care Center · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have 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.July 30, 2026 · Cedar Falls Health Care Center · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 30, 2026 · Cedar Falls Health Care Center · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 30, 2026 · Cedar Falls Health Care Center · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.July 30, 2026 · Cedar Falls Health Care Center · F0774 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.July 9, 2026 · Martin Health Center, INC · F0640 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · Martin Health Center, INC · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 9, 2026 · Newaldaya Lifescapes · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · Newaldaya Lifescapes · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 9, 2026 · Newaldaya Lifescapes · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Cedar Falls
Which nursing home in Cedar Falls has the highest Medicare rating?
The Suites at Western Home Communities and Martin Health Center, INC share the highest overall rating in Cedar Falls: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Cedar Falls have been fined?
2 of the 5 have been fined in the last three years, $140,436 in all. The most was $132,074, at Newaldaya Lifescapes.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Cedar Falls?
No. None of the 5 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Cedar Falls is the largest?
Newaldaya Lifescapes, with 112 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.