Pillar Of Cedar Valley
Waterloo, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165307) · 114 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 291-2509 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pillar Of Cedar Valley has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pillar Of Cedar Valley reports total nurse staffing of about 2.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7 percent.
Pillar Of Cedar Valley has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided data do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Pillar Of Cedar Valley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, first approved for certification on March 13, 1997. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is certified for 114 beds, with an average of 133.2 residents reported.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pillar Of Cedar Valley holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.92, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials recorded.
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Pillar Of Cedar Valley, and there is no chain affiliation listed in the available data. CMS data also indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should review the current inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pillar Of Cedar Valley has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a 3-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 32.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility; families should verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 114 beds with an average of 133.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided do not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 13, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3192912509 or check Medicare Care Compare for services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided do not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3192912509 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165307?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.