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Newaldaya Lifescapes
7511 University Avenue, 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.
Newaldaya Lifescapes is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa, certified for 112 beds and caring for about 102 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 10, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $132K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 41.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Black Hawk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 24 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.6 | 22.0 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.6% | 41.6% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $132,074 | $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: 22 May 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×10 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | K | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2024 | Fine | $132,074 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.6%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 7.0% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 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 | 9.0% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.5% | 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: Cedar Falls Lutheran Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Lutheran Home | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/15/2015 |
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 |
| Martin Health Center, Inc | Cedar Falls | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 22.0 | — | 15 May 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 |
| 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 Newaldaya Lifescapes been cited for?
13 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 Newaldaya Lifescapes been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $132K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Newaldaya Lifescapes compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Newaldaya Lifescapes?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cedar Falls Lutheran Home. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Newaldaya Lifescapes last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 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.