Nursing homeActive
The Suites at Western Home Communities
5301 Caraway Lane, Cedar Falls, IA 50613319277214172 certified beds · 69 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 11● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-26
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-29 | Standard | 070 | 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.
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 2026-04-07Record 165622-20260326-F880
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 165622-20250206-F637
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 165622-20250206-F641
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 2025-02-20Record 165622-20250206-F658
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 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F657
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 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F658
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F725
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 165622-20240229-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.56
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.34
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover39%
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 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 30.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 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 | 29.4% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, Trenton Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dreyer, Cheryl Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Larry Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankhauser, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Garcia, Jenny Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gibbs, Stacy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morse, Andrew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tjaden, Tabitha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Western Home Services Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ager, Wendy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brockelsby, Sheri Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evans, Angela Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| First Interstate Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankhauser, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankhauser, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen, Kris Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen, Kris Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen, Kris Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Jerry Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Helping Hands Healthcare Solutions Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lotus Above & Beyond Healthcare Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccormick, Darrell Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'leary, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reliant Care Pharmacy Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sannes, Aaron Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schroeder, Heather Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sugar Creek Health Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Susong, Katherine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tech Of Ages LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tjaden, Tabitha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Western Home Services Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Western Home Communities — 6 facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Specialty Care Cedar Falls | 0.3 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0211 |
| Newaldaya Lifescapes Cedar Falls | 1.7 mi | 2026-04-22 | 2101 |
| Martin Health Center, INC Cedar Falls | 2.7 mi | 2025-05-15 | 061 |
| Cedar Falls Health Care Center Cedar Falls | 3.2 mi | 2026-01-08 | 0321 |
| Harmony House Health Care Center Waterloo | 3.5 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 |