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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Pillar of Cedar Valley
1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, IA 50703 · Black Hawk County
Our mission is to improve our patients health outcomes and quality of life with genuine care, empathy, and utmost professionalism. Our vision is to be a premier post-acute care facility with distinct specializations that serves our
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 100% full (135 of 114 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.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waterloo
Pillar of Cedar Valley is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Waterloo, IA, with 114 certified beds and an average of about 135 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing.
Staff provide about 2.91 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.35 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.91 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Waterloo options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 114
- Avg. residents/day
- 135
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 165307
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 measuresNot yet rated
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
- 2.91
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.35
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36%
- 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)
- 10
- 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 (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom 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.
2025-12-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-12-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-11-17Severity D — 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.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, 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 Pillar of Cedar Valley
How much does Pillar of Cedar Valley cost?
Pillar of Cedar Valley 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 Pillar of Cedar Valley's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Pillar of Cedar Valley 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Pillar of Cedar Valley?
Staff provide about 2.91 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Pillar of Cedar Valley?
Pillar of Cedar Valley has 23 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 Pillar of Cedar Valley have availability?
Typically 100% full (135 of 114 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 Pillar of Cedar Valley offer?
Pillar of Cedar Valley in Waterloo, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 114 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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