CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 155 beds available, 58 more than the average in Black Hawk County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 134 residents during that period.
Pillar of Cedar Valley had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Iowa.
During the quarter, Ravenwood Specialty Care stood out as the largest nursing home in Black Hawk County, with 176 beds available. Newaldaya Lifescapes came in third place, with 135 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Pillar of Cedar Valley has spent a total of $21,500 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were 10 non-profit nursing homes in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenwood Specialty Care | 2 |
| 2 | Pillar of Cedar Valley | 2 |
| 3 | Newaldaya Lifescapes | 4 |
| 4 | Pinnacle Specialty Care | 2 |
| 5 | Harmony Waterloo | 2 |
| 6 | Northcrest Specialty Care | 2 |
| 7 | The Suites at Western Home Communities | 3 |
| 8 | Cedar Falls Health Care Center | 1 |
| 9 | Friendship Village Retirement | 3 |
| 10 | Harmony House Health Care Center | 4 |
| 11 | Martin Health Center, Inc. | 4 |
| 12 | Laporte City Specialty Care | 4 |
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