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HomeIowaPinnacle Specialty Care

Pinnacle Specialty Care

1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA 506133192680489WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(40 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
100
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,362

How Pinnacle Specialty Care 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
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.31 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
27.4%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than 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 3.31 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.51 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more 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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Pinnacle Specialty Care is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
96.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Black Hawk
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
44.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Sep 5, 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: Feb 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,362
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 13, 2023
$8,362

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.31 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.4%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2009
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
ARENDS, HILARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 3, 2024
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
WHYMS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 6, 2025
ARENDS, HILARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 6, 2025
MAHLER, CARLAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 6, 2025
WHYMS, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Pinnacle Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Cedar Falls, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,362
The Suites at Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, IA1,584 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Cedar Falls, IA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $132,074
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA2.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA3.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Harmony House Health Care Center
Waterloo, IA3.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $48,825
Harmony Waterloo
Waterloo, IA4.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $95,440
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Cedar Falls, IA · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$8,362
The Suites at Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, IA
1,584 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Cedar Falls, IA
1.8 mi2/52/54/5$132,074
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA
2.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA
3.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Harmony House Health Care Center
Waterloo, IA
3.4 mi1/51/52/5$48,825
Harmony Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
4.1 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 Pinnacle Specialty Care?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Pinnacle Specialty Care 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). Pinnacle Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Pinnacle Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,362.
What are the staffing levels at Pinnacle Specialty Care?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care provides 3.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.4%.
How many beds does Pinnacle Specialty Care have?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care has 100 certified beds with an average of 96.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Pinnacle Specialty Care?▾
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 Pinnacle Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Pinnacle Specialty Care has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 40 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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