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Pillar Of Cedar Valley
1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
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Pillar Of Cedar Valley Description
Pillar Of Cedar Valley is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 5.0 miles outside the town of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 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
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Traveling phlebotomist praises the compassion and patience of the staff, making it a favorite home to visit.
- Family members commend the Therapy Department and overall care, recommending Pillar highly for rehab and long-term care.
- Employees highlight a family-like atmosphere, excellent management, and a strong sense of pride in their team.
- Many reviews emphasize the caring, knowledgeable, and respectful staff, noting significant improvements and a clean, inviting facility.
- Special mention of the facility's wide array of services and activities, including a beauty shop, that contribute to residents' physical and mental health.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals is praised for advocating for patients and ensuring successful outcomes.
Negative Reviews:
- One review expresses regret over a family member's care, citing unaddressed infection risks, slow response times, and lack of communication.
- Another review describes the facility as poorly maintained and staff as inattentive, with concerns about resident safety and hygiene.
Overall Sentiment:
The majority of reviews for Pillar of Cedar Valley are overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the staff's care, the facility's cleanliness, and the range of services offered. A few negative reviews raise serious concerns about resident care and facility maintenance. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these reviews in the context of their own needs and preferences.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 13, 1997
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 134
Total current residents: 137
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: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 22
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $43711
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-14 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-15 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-16 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-12-16 | 2020-01-03 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-16 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-27 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-10-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-10-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-10-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-10-29 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-10 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-07 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-10 | 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. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-10 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-10 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-10 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-12 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2020-12-15 | 2021-01-09 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-02-22 | 2021-02-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-10-28 | 2021-01-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-10-28 | 2021-01-07 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-10-28 | 2021-01-07 | C | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2020-10-28 | 2021-01-07 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-10-28 | 2021-01-07 | B | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2020-10-28 | 2021-01-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-06 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify 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. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-06 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-10-29 | K | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try 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. |
| 2018-10-29 | 2018-11-06 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-29 | $14,217 |
| 2020-06-22 | $9,750 |
| 2020-10-28 | $22,211 |
| 2022-01-06 | $6,500 |
| 2022-03-10 | $15,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Cedar Falls which is 5.0 miles away and has a population of 41,255 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $39,197, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 20
- Average Temperature: 49.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 191 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The median age is 37.2 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 7.01% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 7.42% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 73% White.
- The crime rate is 7.46 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.6 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.48 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.37 incidents per 100 people
- 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
Hy-Vee
3.1 miles awayNatural Grocer
5.0 miles awayALDI
5.2 miles awayLa Placita Mexican Store
5.5 miles awayLa Michoacana
5.6 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
U.S. Bank
5.3 miles awayCommunity Bank & Trust
5.4 miles awayWells Fargo
5.5 miles awayBankIowa
5.5 miles awayFarmers State Bank
5.6 miles awayHospitals
Allen Hospital
3.2 miles awayMercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center
5.3 miles awayMercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
7.5 miles awayWaverly Health Center
11.9 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayWalgreens
3.4 miles awaySiech's Parkersburg Pharmacy
21.5 miles awayDentists
Greenhill Family Dentistry
5.6 miles awayAll Smiles Family Dentistry
5.9 miles awayHolahan and Boe Orthodontics
5.9 miles awayReinbeck Family Dental Clinic
20.8 miles awayParks
KW Paintball
1.9 miles awayAirline Park
2.3 miles awayBrinker Lake
2.6 miles awayGeorge Wyth Memorial State Park
2.7 miles awayCloverdale Park
2.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
College Square Mall
5.3 miles awayThunder Ridge Mall
5.9 miles awayCrossroads Mall
7.8 miles awayCulture
McBride Auditorium
3.2 miles awayWaterloo Community Playhouse
5.2 miles awayRiverLoop Amphitheatre
5.2 miles awayGallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
6.4 miles awayPlayers Theatre
12.2 miles awayRestaurants
Salt-N-Pepper Food
4.0 miles awayMaid Rite
4.7 miles awayPablo's Mexican Grill
4.7 miles awayWaffle Stop
5.0 miles awayThree Amigos Family Restaurant
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