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HomeIowaPinnacle Specialty Care

Pinnacle Specialty Care

1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA 506133192680489
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
100
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,362

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 100 certified beds with an average of 91.5 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Jul 24, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $8,362 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.47 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 32.2%

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Pinnacle Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
91.5
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)
6
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

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
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: 2
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: 2
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
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
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
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 Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.47 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.2%
RN Turnover
21.4%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2009
ARENDS, HILARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 3, 2024
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
WHYMS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
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
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Pinnacle Specialty Care?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Pinnacle Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 24, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $8,362 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Pinnacle Specialty Care?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care provides 3.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.2%.
How many beds does Pinnacle Specialty Care have?▾
Pinnacle Specialty Care has 100 certified beds with an average of 91.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% 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, there are 4 other nursing homes in Cedar Falls, Iowa with an average rating of 3.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the Cedar Falls nursing homes page.

Part of Care Initiatives

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