CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1654652026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Newaldaya Lifescapes

7511 University Avenue · Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds112CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-05-2232025-05-223
Cycle 22024-06-27102024-06-274
Cycle 32023-03-2302023-03-233
02 / CITATION DETAIL

23 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-22 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-04 · complaint
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-10
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-10
2025-05-22 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2025-05-22 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-20
2025-05-22 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-20
2025-02-25 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-13 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0636Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0637Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0700Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-09
2024-06-27 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-10
2024-06-27 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-09
2024-06-27 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-30
2023-03-23 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-06
2023-03-23 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-30
2023-03-23 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-30
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-06-27Fine$132,0740
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CEDAR FALLS LUTHERAN HOMEOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 03/15/2015
  • CURLEY, AMYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • FISHEL, JEFFIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • GILLETT, DARRINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • HEINEN, ANNELIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • KESTNER, DIANEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • LUPKES, BEVERLYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • MCHOLM, DREWIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • SPEARS, RONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • HATCH, SHELLEENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/09/2025
  • JASPER, CRYSTALIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/27/2016
  • O'NEILL-GLEASON, ERINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2017
  • RAMESH, PRADEEPIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • SCHEFF, DAWNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2022
  • HATCH, SHELLEENIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/04/1992
  • JASPER, CRYSTALIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/14/2025
  • RAMESH, PRADEEPIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/28/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.52per resident day
RN hours0.65per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.08per resident day
Staff turnover41.6%CMS reported field
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