Newaldaya Lifescapes
Nursing Home · Cedar Falls, IA
CMS certification number165465
Contact & location
7511 University AvenueCedar Falls, IA 50613
Black Hawk County
- Phone
- (319) 268-0401
- ZIP code
- 50613 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day
- 101.7 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Cedar Falls Lutheran Home
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.52 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.13 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.08 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.6 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 22, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 10 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $132,074 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | Fine | $132,074 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Lutheran Home (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Hatch, Shelleen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jasper, Crystal (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramesh, Pradeep (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curley, Amy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fishel, Jeff (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gillett, Darrin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinen, Annelie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kestner, Diane (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lupkes, Beverly (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McHolm, Drew (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spears, Ron (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hatch, Shelleen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jasper, Crystal (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'neill-Gleason, Erin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramesh, Pradeep (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scheff, Dawna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Newaldaya Lifescapes?
Newaldaya Lifescapes has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Newaldaya Lifescapes have?
It has 112 certified beds and cares for about 102 residents per day.
Has Newaldaya Lifescapes been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $132,074 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Newaldaya Lifescapes?
(319) 268-0401. The facility is located at 7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.