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Pinnacle Specialty Care
1223 Prairie View Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Pinnacle Specialty Care Description
Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls opened its doors in the fall of 2016. The 90-bed skilled nursing facility features one wing dedicated to short term rehab-to-home patients in private rooms. Among its many amenities, the facility features a therapy pool to aid in recovery from surgery and other therapeutic practices. Administrator Kristi Kremer says the caring environment the staff provide every day is the reason for their success. “Everyone on our staff works diligently to ensure the best care and environment for our residents and their families. It’s our caring staff who make the difference.”
Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls received a 5-star ranking throughout 2017 in “Quality Measures” for a skilled nursing facility from the federal government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews report poor treatment of residents, including neglect, abuse, and lack of proper care for those with specific medical conditions or dementia.
- Complaints about the facility include unclean conditions, unattended call lights, cold food, and a lack of basic amenities like fresh water and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
- Some staff members are praised for their care and dedication, but overall management and staff responsiveness are heavily criticized.
- There are reports of investigations and complaints filed with state agencies due to the facility's failure to meet care standards.
- A few positive reviews mention satisfactory experiences with attentive staff, good food, and enjoyable activities, highlighting a discrepancy in resident experiences.
- Concerns about medication management and the professional conduct of some staff members are noted, including instances where medications were not administered correctly or with proper supervision.
- Some reviewers express regret and heartbreak over choosing this facility for their loved ones, citing a significant decline in their quality of life.
- A few reviews from staff or residents describe the facility as a good place to work or stay, contrasting sharply with the majority of negative feedback.
Conclusion: The reviews present a mixed but predominantly negative view of the facility, with serious concerns about resident care, staff conduct, and facility management. Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider these reviews carefully and explore other options.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 1, 1996
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 100
Total current residents: 93
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 15
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $19837
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-19 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-03-03 | 2022-03-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2022-03-03 | 2022-03-03 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-02-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-02-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-11 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-11 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-27 | G | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-15 | D | 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. |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-18 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-12-21 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-09-14 | $8,775 |
| 2020-11-25 | $10,087 |
| 2022-02-24 | $9,750 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2017-09-14 | 1 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Cedar Falls which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 41,255 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $89,080, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 19
- Average Temperature: 49.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 43 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.95 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 257.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.4 miles awayTarget
0.8 miles awayFareway
0.9 miles awayHy-Vee
1.5 miles awayNatural Grocer
1.5 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Farm Credit Services of America
1.6 miles awayWells Fargo
1.6 miles awayBankIowa
1.7 miles awayVeridian Credit Union
4.1 miles awayCommunity Bank & Trust
4.6 miles awayHospitals
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center
3.3 miles awayMercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
4.7 miles awayAllen Hospital
5.2 miles awayWaverly Health Center
16.3 miles awayGrundy County Memorial Hospital
19.1 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayWalgreens
1.8 miles awaySiech's Parkersburg Pharmacy
19.2 miles awayDentists
Greenhill Family Dentistry
1.1 miles awayHolahan and Boe Orthodontics
3.3 miles awayAll Smiles Family Dentistry
3.3 miles awayReinbeck Family Dental Clinic
14.3 miles awayParks
Main Street Cul de Sac
0.8 miles awayOrchard Hill Park
0.9 miles awayNordic Ridge Park
1.0 miles awaySouthdale Park
1.0 miles awayEldorado Heights Park
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
College Square Mall
1.4 miles awayThunder Ridge Mall
4.0 miles awayCrossroads Mall
5.8 miles awayCulture
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
2.1 miles awayWaterloo Community Playhouse
4.5 miles awayRiverLoop Amphitheatre
4.6 miles awayMcBride Auditorium
5.4 miles awayPlayers Theatre
16.6 miles awayRestaurants
Gilmore's Pub
0.4 miles awayIHOP
0.6 miles awayZsavooz
0.8 miles awayTexas Roadhouse
1.5 miles awayApplebee's
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