Waterloo, IA

Pillar of Cedar Valley

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, IA

(319) 291-2509

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

0 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

114

Certified beds

Average residents

136

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-03-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.42

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.65

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.89

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.54

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

15%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.5
About the same
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
2.1
0.4 pts worse
1.8
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.0%
94.0%
27 pts worse
93.4%
26.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.3%
95.2%
1.9 pts worse
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
3.7%
0.9 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 20.4%
4.0%
16.4 pts worse
11.4%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.1%
4.9%
1.8 pts better
5.4%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 42.2%
20.6%
21.6 pts worse
19.6%
22.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.2%
18.5%
7.3 pts better
16.3%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.5%
18.3%
4.8 pts better
14.9%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
1.7%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
2.5%
2.3 pts better
1.7%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.0%
26.0%
7 pts better
19.8%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
4.3%
2 pts better
5.1%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.7%
84.3%
13.6 pts worse
81.7%
11 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-17 · Fire 2025-11-17

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-29 · Fire 2023-06-29

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-29

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-08-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-12-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F913 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide bedrooms that have direct access to an exit hallway.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F914 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-07-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Tamid Healthcare Nfp

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2022-12-15
Tamid Waterloo LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2022-12-15
Arends, Hilary

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-04-03
Kuzmenko, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-15
Messing, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-15
Pillar Senior Care LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-15
Shir, Anatoliy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-12-15
Tarnoff, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-15

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