A
Martin Health Center, INC
82/100 score
0.79 hrs RN staffing
3 deficiencies
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
1728 West Eighth Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Operator
BIRCHWOOD HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · 12 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 165197
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 70
- Phone
- (319) 277-2437
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
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stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates Cedar Falls Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 4 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 33 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 1 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 1 payment denial.
Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by BIRCHWOOD HEALTHCARE PARTNERS, which scores 12 points below the national average. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews Cedar Falls Health Care Center using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.53 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
33
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
1
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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57/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.53 hrs |
|---|---|
| IA median | 0.69 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 33.3% · Total nursing staff turnover: 43.8%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: January 8, 2026.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from September 12, 2023 to January 8, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 165197 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
1 actual harm issue found among 33 total deficiencies. 33 corrected.
Most recent inspection (January 8, 2026)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0865
Status: Corrected
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 21, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0732
Status: Corrected
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 10, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0688
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0698
Status: Corrected
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0552
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 30, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 10, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (October 1, 2024)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0946
Status: Corrected
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 10, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 11, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0804
Status: Corrected
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 9, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 12, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0657
Status: Corrected
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 27, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 12, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (February 22, 2024)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0883
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0887
Status: Corrected
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0677
Status: Corrected
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 1, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0686
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected February 14, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected August 28, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 1, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0644
Status: Corrected
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0646
Status: Corrected
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0584
Status: Corrected
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 1, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0625
Status: Corrected
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- Cedar Falls Health Care Center
- Legal business name
- OPCO CEDAR FALLS IA LLC
- Address
- 1728 West Eighth Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Phone
- (319) 277-2437
- Provider number (CCN)
- 165197
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Operator
- BIRCHWOOD HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · 12 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- January 1, 1994
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
The NursingHomeGrade score is our own calculation from these federal files — it is not a CMS rating and not a consumer review score. See exactly how the score is calculated · full methodology · source files and load dates.
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