BGood · score 72/100 · #45 of 386 in Iowa
Newaldaya Lifescapes
7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · 112 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Iowa
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12)top quarter
$132,074 in fines in 3 years
Why Newaldaya Lifescapes is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 112 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Newaldaya Lifescapes at a Glance
B
72/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.52 h.
91<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 12.
82<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
74<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $132,074 fines, 0 denials.
9<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165465 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone3192680401
CountyBlack Hawk
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds112
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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