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The Suites At Western Home Communities
5301 Caraway Lane, 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.
Certified for 72 beds, The Suites At Western Home Communities serves Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, Iowa and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2018.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 3, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.3 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 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
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 | 15.3 | 22.0 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 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: 26 Mar 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
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 43.6%, RNs 38.9%; 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 | 29.4% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.5% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.1% | 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 mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Western Home Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2021 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| Helping Hands Healthcare Solutions | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| 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 |
| Western Home Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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 |
| 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 The Suites At Western Home Communities been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has The Suites At Western Home Communities been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Suites At Western Home Communities compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Suites At Western Home Communities?
It is part of the Western Home Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Western Home Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Suites At Western Home Communities last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
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.