FPoor · score 27/100 · #338 of 386 in Iowa
Pinnacle Specialty Care
1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · 100 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64)bottom quarter
$8,362 in fines in 3 years
Why Pinnacle Specialty Care is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 100 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Pinnacle Specialty Care at a Glance
F
27/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.31 h.
25<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: 64.
25<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: 2.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $8,362 fines, 0 denials.
49<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 165298 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone3192680489
CountyBlack Hawk
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds100
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.