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Friendship Village Retirement

600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA 507023192918100
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
72
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 72 certified beds with an average of 65.8 residents per day (91% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Nov 17, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.20 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 33.3%

Friendship Village Retirement is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waterloo, Iowa with 72 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
72
Avg Residents/Day
65.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 15, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Black Hawk
Last Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
14.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Oct 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.39 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.20 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.48 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
23.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRIENDS OF FAITH RETIREMENT HOMES, INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 15, 1968
FRIENDS OF FAITH RETIREMENT HOMES, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 15, 1968
GATES, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2016
ADAMS, SALLYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2016
GATES, LISAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Friendship Village Retirement?▾
Friendship Village Retirement has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Friendship Village Retirement had any health inspection violations?▾
Friendship Village Retirement had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 17, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Friendship Village Retirement?▾
Friendship Village Retirement provides 5.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 1.03 LPN hours, and 3.39 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Friendship Village Retirement have?▾
Friendship Village Retirement has 72 certified beds with an average of 65.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Friendship Village Retirement?▾
Yes, there are 5 other nursing homes in Waterloo, Iowa with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Waterloo nursing homes page.