The Suites At Western Home Communities
Cedar Falls, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165622) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 277-2141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Suites At Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls, IA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Suites At Western Home Communities reports 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 stars.
The Suites At Western Home Communities has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Suites At Western Home Communities is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on June 21, 2018. The facility is certified for 72 beds and reports an average daily census of 68.9 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.56 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
The facility is part of the Western Home Communities chain, which operates 6 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 3.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.56 hours per resident per day, with 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 43.6%; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record 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 reported for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 72 beds with an average daily census of 68.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Western Home Communities chain, which includes 6 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on June 21, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The supplied data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3192772141 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 3192772141 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165622?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.