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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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Friendship Village Retirement
600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA 50702 · Black Hawk County
90
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (69 of 72 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
One of Waterloo's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Friendship Village Retirement is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Waterloo, IA, with 72 certified beds and an average of about 69 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.45 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.45 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Waterloo for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 72
- Avg. residents/day
- 69
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 165081
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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,380–$7,520/mo (median $5,140) | 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
- 4.45
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.79
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.4%
- 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)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-10-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2024-10-09Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-07-16Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2023-08-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
2023-08-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2023-08-10Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Wellness programs
Location
600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Friendship Village Retirement
How much does Friendship Village Retirement cost?
Friendship Village Retirement does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Waterloo, 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 Friendship Village Retirement's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Friendship Village Retirement 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Friendship Village Retirement?
Staff provide about 4.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Friendship Village Retirement?
Friendship Village Retirement has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Friendship Village Retirement have availability?
Typically 96% full (69 of 72 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Friendship Village Retirement offer?
Friendship Village Retirement in Waterloo, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 72 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Waterloo.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Friendship Village Retirement — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
- 4Hold a spotMost communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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