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Facility profile · CCN 165197

Cedar Falls Health Care Center

43 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $129,025.

3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
43
Total citations
29
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$129,025
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

43 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 1, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 13, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Dec 12, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 12, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 12, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Dec 12, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Oct 1, 2024F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.EComplaint
Aug 14, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Aug 14, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jul 3, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jul 3, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Jul 3, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Feb 22, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Feb 22, 2024F887Educate 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.DStandard
Feb 22, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Feb 22, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Feb 22, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Feb 22, 2024F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.DStandard
Feb 22, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Feb 22, 2024F625Notify 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.DStandard
Sep 12, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 27, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EComplaint
Jul 27, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jul 27, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jul 27, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
May 31, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
May 31, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Dec 21, 2022F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DStandard
Dec 21, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Dec 21, 2022F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.BStandard
Dec 21, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Dec 21, 2022F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Dec 21, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JStandard
Dec 21, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JStandard
Dec 21, 2022F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Dec 21, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 21, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 21, 2022F625Notify 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.BStandard
Dec 21, 2022F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard
Dec 21, 2022F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JStandard
Dec 21, 2022F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $129,025 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 62 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 31, 2023Fine$129,025
May 31, 2023Payment DenialJun 27, 2023 · 62 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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