All citations for Cedar Falls Health Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0946, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.