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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
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Waterloo, IA
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in Waterloo
$8,420–$10,540/mo
median $9,220/mo
Communities listed
20
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Cedar Falls, IA · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Cedar Falls's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →3
Woodland Terrace
Scout 92Waverly, IA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Waverly's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →4
Laporte City Specialty Care
Scout 91La Porte City, IA · 46 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of La Porte City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →5
Friendship Village Retirement
Scout 90Waterloo, IA · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Waterloo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →6
Martin Health Center, INC
Scout 90Cedar Falls, IA · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Cedar Falls's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →7
Hillcrest Home
Scout 87Sumner, IA · 61 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Sumner's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
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Oakview Nursing Home
Scout 75Conrad, IA · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Conrad.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →9
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Scout 75Cedar Falls, IA · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cedar Falls.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
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Denver Sunset Home
Scout 74Denver, IA · 31 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →11
Ravenwood Specialty Care
Scout 62Waterloo, IA · 176 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Waterloo.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →12
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Scout 57Cedar Falls, IA · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cedar Falls.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →13
Northcrest Specialty Care
Scout 51Waterloo, IA · 94 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waterloo.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →14
Tripoli Nursing & Rehab
Scout 51Tripoli, IA · 28 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tripoli.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →15
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Scout 50Cedar Falls, IA · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cedar Falls.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →16
Pillar of Cedar Valley
Scout 46Waterloo, IA · 114 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waterloo.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
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Parkview Manor Care Center
Scout 38Reinbeck, IA · 28 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →18
Harmony House Health Care Center
Scout 36Waterloo, IA · 65 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →19
Grundy Care Center
Scout 26Grundy Center, IA · 40 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
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Harmony Waterloo
Scout 22Waterloo, IA · 88 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,420–$10,540/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Waterloo: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in Waterloo?
Skilled Nursing in the Waterloo, IA area typically costs $8,420–$10,540 per month, with a local median of about $9,220 (published survey medians adjusted for Waterloo prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in Waterloo?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Waterloo right now are Creekside, The Suites at Western Home Communities, Woodland Terrace. The full ranked list — 20 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in Waterloo?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Waterloo market can confirm current availability and pricing.