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Newaldaya Lifescapes
7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 506133192680401112 certified beds · 102 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
13
● 2● 10● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$132,074
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-22
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-27 | Standard | 261 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-23 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 165465-20260422-F604
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-10Record 165465-20250522-F658
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-10Record 165465-20250522-F880
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 165465-20250225-F552
F700Try 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.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F700
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F644
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F655
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F657
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F698
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F636
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 165465-20240627-F637
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | Civil money penalty | $132,074 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.65
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.52
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.08
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 29.5% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.0% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.9% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Lutheran Home Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Hatch, Shelleen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jasper, Crystal Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'neill-Gleason, Erin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ramesh, Pradeep Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scheff, Dawna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Curley, Amy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishel, Jeff Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gillett, Darrin Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hatch, Shelleen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heinen, Annelie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jasper, Crystal Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kestner, Diane Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lupkes, Beverly Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcholm, Drew Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ramesh, Pradeep Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spears, Ron Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Black Hawk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Health Center, INC Cedar Falls | 1.2 mi | 2025-05-15 | 061 |
| Cedar Falls Health Care Center Cedar Falls | 1.5 mi | 2026-01-08 | 0321 |
| The Suites at Western Home Communities Cedar Falls | 1.7 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0110 |
| Pinnacle Specialty Care Cedar Falls | 1.8 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0211 |
| Harmony House Health Care Center Waterloo | 5.1 mi | 2026-06-30 | 0344 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |