Newaldaya Lifescapes
7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County · 112 certified beds · avg 102 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 2002
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · Jun 27, 2024 · F-0700 · triggered by a complaint
The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Why it matters: Improperly used bed rails can trap or injure residents — in the worst cases, causing serious harm.
Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.
Corrected: Jul 25, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (13)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · from a complaint |
| May 22, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| May 22, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · from a complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated | The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. · from a complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · from a complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · from a complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · from a complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. · from a complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way. · from a complaint |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | K ▲ |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $132,074.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | Fine | $132,074 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.88 | 4.37 | 3.95 | top 22% in Iowa; top 15% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.70 | 0.85 | 0.69 | bottom 36% in Iowa; top 36% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.40 | 3.86 | 3.50 | top 20% in Iowa; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.48 | top 40% in Iowa; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.6 | 44.0 | 45.8 | top 49% in Iowa; top 41% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 37.5 | 42.1 | 42.9 | top 45% in Iowa; top 42% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.52, RN 0.65, weekend 4.08. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Lutheran Home | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 03/15/2015 |
| Curley, Amy | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Fishel, Jeff | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Gillett, Darrin | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Hatch, Shelleen | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2025 |
| Hatch, Shelleen | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/04/1992 |
| Heinen, Annelie | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Jasper, Crystal | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/2016 |
| Jasper, Crystal | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| Kestner, Diane | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Lupkes, Beverly | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| McHolm, Drew | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| O'Neill-Gleason, Erin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2017 |
| Ramesh, Pradeep | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| Ramesh, Pradeep | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Scheff, Dawna | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2022 |
| Spears, Ron | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
- "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Health Center, INC | 1.2 mi | Cedar Falls, IA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Cedar Falls Health Care Center | 1.5 mi | Cedar Falls, IA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Suites at Western Home Communities | 1.7 mi | Cedar Falls, IA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Pinnacle Specialty Care | 1.8 mi | Cedar Falls, IA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Harmony House Health Care Center | 5.1 mi | Waterloo, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Harmony Waterloo | 5.5 mi | Waterloo, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Pillar of Cedar Valley | 5.8 mi | Waterloo, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Friendship Village Retirement | 6.1 mi | Waterloo, IA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Ravenwood Specialty Care | 6.4 mi | Waterloo, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Northcrest Specialty Care | 6.6 mi | Waterloo, IA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165465.