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Pinnacle Specialty Care

1223 Prairie View Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,118

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,061
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Pinnacle Specialty Care Description

    Pinnacle Specialty Care is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.7 miles outside the town of Cedar Falls, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.2
    Pinnacle Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 8 communities in Cedar Falls
  • Ranking in State: 523 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Care Initiatives
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 265 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews report poor treatment of residents, including neglect, abuse, and lack of proper care for those with specific medical conditions or dementia.
    • Complaints about the facility include unclean conditions, unattended call lights, cold food, and a lack of basic amenities like fresh water and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
    • Some staff members are praised for their care and dedication, but overall management and staff responsiveness are heavily criticized.
    • There are reports of investigations and complaints filed with state agencies due to the facility's failure to meet care standards.
    • A few positive reviews mention satisfactory experiences with attentive staff, good food, and enjoyable activities, highlighting a discrepancy in resident experiences.
    • Concerns about medication management and the professional conduct of some staff members are noted, including instances where medications were not administered correctly or with proper supervision.
    • Some reviewers express regret and heartbreak over choosing this facility for their loved ones, citing a significant decline in their quality of life.
    • A few reviews from staff or residents describe the facility as a good place to work or stay, contrasting sharply with the majority of negative feedback.

    Conclusion: The reviews present a mixed but predominantly negative view of the facility, with serious concerns about resident care, staff conduct, and facility management. Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider these reviews carefully and explore other options.


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    Health

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus Therapy Equipment

    Care Initiatives Hospice

    Discharge Planning / Home Visits

    Hydroworx Hydrotherapy Pool

    Individualized Care Plans


    Services

    Laundry Service

    Massage

    Religious Services

    Social Services

    Strength Training

    Stroke Recovery


    Activities

    Planned Activities

    Pastoral Services

    Music

    Outings

    Card Games


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop/Barber Shop

    Well-Appointed Gathering Area For Friends And Family

    Spa

    Pool

    Housekeeping

    Registered Nurses


    Room Amenities

    52 Private Rooms With Private Bath And/Or Deluxe Shower

    Free Wifi

    Free Cable TV

    Private Bath


    Dining

    Select/Choice Menus

    Special Dietary Accommodations

    Nutritious Meals

    Private Dining

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Dining Area



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 100
    Total current residents: 93
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 15
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $19837


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-12 2023-06-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2023-06-12 2023-06-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2023-06-12 2023-06-19 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2023-06-12 2023-06-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-06-12 2023-06-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-06-12 2023-06-12 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-03 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2020-02-05 2020-02-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-02-05 2020-02-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-12 2022-11-11 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-11 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-11 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2022-10-12 2022-10-27 G Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2023-06-08 2023-06-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2023-06-08 2023-06-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-06-08 2023-06-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-11-25 2020-12-21 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-06-17 2021-07-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-13 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-13 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-09-14 $8,775
    2020-11-25 $10,087
    2022-02-24 $9,750

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2017-09-14 1

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Cedar Falls which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 41,255 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $89,080, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 19
      • Average Temperature: 49.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 43 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.95 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 257.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.4 miles away
    Target
    0.8 miles away
    Fareway
    0.9 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.5 miles away
    Natural Grocer
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Farm Credit Services of America
    1.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.6 miles away
    BankIowa
    1.7 miles away
    Veridian Credit Union
    4.1 miles away
    Community Bank & Trust
    4.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center
    3.3 miles away
    MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
    4.7 miles away
    Allen Hospital
    5.2 miles away
    Waverly Health Center
    16.3 miles away
    Grundy County Memorial Hospital
    19.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.8 miles away
    Siech's Parkersburg Pharmacy
    19.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Greenhill Family Dentistry
    1.1 miles away
    Holahan and Boe Orthodontics
    3.3 miles away
    All Smiles Family Dentistry
    3.3 miles away
    Reinbeck Family Dental Clinic
    14.3 miles away

    Parks

    Main Street Cul de Sac
    0.8 miles away
    Orchard Hill Park
    0.9 miles away
    Nordic Ridge Park
    1.0 miles away
    Southdale Park
    1.0 miles away
    Eldorado Heights Park
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    College Square Mall
    1.4 miles away
    Thunder Ridge Mall
    4.0 miles away
    Crossroads Mall
    5.8 miles away

    Culture

    Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
    2.1 miles away
    Waterloo Community Playhouse
    4.5 miles away
    RiverLoop Amphitheatre
    4.6 miles away
    McBride Auditorium
    5.4 miles away
    Players Theatre
    16.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Gilmore's Pub
    0.4 miles away
    IHOP
    0.6 miles away
    Zsavooz
    0.8 miles away
    Texas Roadhouse
    1.5 miles away
    Applebee's
    1.6 miles away

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