Creekside
Scout 94Grundy Center, IA · 55 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Grundy Center's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
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Cedar Falls Health Care Center
1728 West Eighth Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County
57
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 60% 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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cedar Falls, IA, with 70 certified beds and an average of about 42 residents per day. It operates as part of the Campbell Street Services network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.65 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.90 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (66.7%)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Cedar Falls, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 70
- Avg. residents/day
- 42
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Campbell Street Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 165197
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,420–$10,540/mo (median $9,220) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Waterloo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.90
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.65
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 66.7%
- 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)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-08Severity G — actual harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-01-08Severity E — potential for harmQuality 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.
2026-01-08Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1728 West Eighth Street, Cedar Falls, 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
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cedar Falls Health Care Center
How much does Cedar Falls Health Care Center cost?
Cedar Falls Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cedar Falls, IA area typically runs $8,420–$10,540 per month (median $9,220, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cedar Falls Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cedar Falls Health Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cedar Falls Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 2.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cedar Falls Health Care Center?
Cedar Falls Health Care Center has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cedar Falls Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 60% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cedar Falls Health Care Center offer?
Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar Falls, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 70 beds.
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