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Martin Health Center, Inc
410 East 10th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Martin Health Center, Inc is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa, certified for 50 beds and caring for about 46 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 39.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Black Hawk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 24 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.0 | 22.0 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.7% | 41.6% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 May 2025, 11 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×8 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.7%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.7% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.4% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Martin Health Center, Inc.. Chain: Western Home Communities (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Interstate Bank | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 10/23/2013 |
| First Interstate Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Bcg LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2021 |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Helping Hands Healthcare Solutions | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Lotus Above & Beyond Healthcare Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| Reliant Care Pharmacy Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| Sugar Creek Health Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2022 |
| Tech of Ages LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Black Hawk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village Retirement | Waterloo | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11.1 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| The Suites At Western Home Communities | Cedar Falls | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 15.3 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Laporte City Specialty Care | La Porte City | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6.5 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Cedar Falls Health Care Center | Cedar Falls | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 47.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Newaldaya Lifescapes | Cedar Falls | 112 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 11.6 | $132K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Northcrest Specialty Care | Waterloo | 94 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 30.9 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Pinnacle Specialty Care | Cedar Falls | 100 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 25.0 | $8K | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Harmony House Health Care CenterSFF Candidate | Waterloo | 65 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 58.5 | $49K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Black Hawk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Martin Health Center, Inc been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Martin Health Center, Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Martin Health Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Martin Health Center, Inc?
It is part of the Western Home Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include First Interstate Bank. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Martin Health Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.