Newaldaya Lifescapes
7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · (319) 268-0401
Non profit - Corporation · 112 certified beds
Newaldaya Lifescapes has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $132,074 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 9, 2026 · 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 · 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 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.July 9, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.July 9, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.April 22, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 25, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.June 27, 2024 · F0636 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJune 27, 2024 · F0637 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 27, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.June 27, 2024 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.June 27, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 27, 2024 · F0700 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $132,074June 27, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.52 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.13 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.6% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 101.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Newaldaya Lifescapes on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.