Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-24 · Fire 2025-07-24
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cedar Falls, IA
Pinnacle Specialty Care
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,362 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies
1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA
(319) 268-0489
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
92
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.58
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.19
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.16
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
21%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.7%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.5% |
4.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% |
4.9%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29.1% |
20.6%
8.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.3% |
19.8%
10.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
13.6 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 | 31.7% |
18.5%
13.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.9% |
18.3%
2.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
1.7%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.5%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.8% |
26.0%
1.2 pts better
|
19.8%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
4.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% |
84.3%
12.8 pts better
|
81.7%
15.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.7% |
13.1%
0.4 pts better
|
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.9%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.0% |
73.3%
21.7 pts better
|
79.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.0% |
21.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-05 · Fire 2024-09-05
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-08 · Fire 2023-06-08
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-06-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-06-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-19
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 2025-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-19
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
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 2024-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-13
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 2024-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-13
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-02-21
G · Actual harm
2023-11-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-06-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,362
2023-11-13
Fine
Fine · fine $8,362
Fine
Ownership
Care Initiatives
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Arends, Hilary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Beal, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bowen, Lane
Corporate Director · Individual
Carothers, Mary Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Childs, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Computershare Corporate Trust
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Corless, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
Dixon, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Drake, Emily
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gilyard, Tanya
Corporate Officer · Individual
Krein, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Kuhn, Jeramy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mahler, Carla
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcdyer, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rust, Elizabeth
Corporate Director · Individual
Sturm, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Upmeyer, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Volm, Johanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Whyms, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
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3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $132,074 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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