Pinnacle Specialty Care
Cedar Falls, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165298) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,362
Phone: (319) 268-0489 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pinnacle Specialty Care holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Pinnacle Specialty Care reports total nurse hours of about 3.31 per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.4%.
Pinnacle Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,362.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Pinnacle Specialty Care is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1996. The facility currently serves an average of 96.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pinnacle Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.31, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,362.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Pinnacle Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent data vintage available from that source. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pinnacle Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pinnacle Specialty Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 27.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,362.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pinnacle Specialty Care has 100 certified beds and an average of 96.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Pinnacle Specialty Care scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3192680489 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3192680489 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165298?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.