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HomeIowaNewaldaya Lifescapes

Newaldaya Lifescapes

7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 506133192680401WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(60 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
112
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $132,074

How Newaldaya Lifescapes Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.52 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.6%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.52 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 27, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Black Hawk County 65+
22,443
17.1% of county
County Population
131,041
Black Hawk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Newaldaya Lifescapes is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa with 112 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
112
Avg Residents/Day
101.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Black Hawk
Last Inspection
May 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
47.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Immediate Jeopardy

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Minimal Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Minimal Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$132,074
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJun 27, 2024
$132,074

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

Nurse Aide3.13 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.52 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.6%
RN Turnover
37.5%
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 (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CEDAR FALLS LUTHERAN HOME5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 15, 2015
CURLEY, AMYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
FISHEL, JEFFMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
GILLETT, DARRINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
HEINEN, ANNELIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
KESTNER, DIANEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
LUPKES, BEVERLYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
MCHOLM, DREWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
SPEARS, RONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 13, 2025
HATCH, SHELLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 9, 2025
JASPER, CRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 27, 2016
O'NEILL-GLEASON, ERINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
RAMESH, PRADEEPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
SCHEFF, DAWNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
HATCH, SHELLEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 4, 1992
JASPER, CRYSTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 14, 2025
RAMESH, PRADEEPADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 28, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Newaldaya Lifescapes and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Cedar Falls, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $132,074
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA1.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Suites at Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, IA1.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Cedar Falls, IA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,362
Harmony House Health Care Center
Waterloo, IA5.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $48,825
Harmony Waterloo
Waterloo, IA5.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $95,440
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Cedar Falls, IA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$132,074
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA
1.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA
1.5 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
The Suites at Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, IA
1.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Cedar Falls, IA
1.8 mi2/52/53/5$8,362
Harmony House Health Care Center
Waterloo, IA
5.1 mi1/51/52/5$48,825
Harmony Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
5.5 mi1/51/53/5$95,440

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Newaldaya Lifescapes?▾
Newaldaya Lifescapes has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Newaldaya Lifescapes cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Newaldaya Lifescapes participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Newaldaya Lifescapes had any health inspection violations?▾
Newaldaya Lifescapes had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $132,074.
What are the staffing levels at Newaldaya Lifescapes?▾
Newaldaya Lifescapes provides 4.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 3.13 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.6%.
How many beds does Newaldaya Lifescapes have?▾
Newaldaya Lifescapes has 112 certified beds with an average of 101.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Newaldaya Lifescapes?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 4 in Cedar Falls. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Newaldaya Lifescapes?▾
On Google Maps, Newaldaya Lifescapes has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 60 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.