Pinnacle Specialty Care
1223 Prairieview Road · Cedar Falls, IA · 50613 · 3192680489
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,362 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
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.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $8,362 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165298 · certified since November 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.