Nursing homes › Iowa › Northcrest Specialty Care
2001Health Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 · 3192344423 · 94 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Care Initiatives, a group operating 43 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $861,207 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.29 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.68. Weekend total: 2.97. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
All-time on record: 32 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-02-12 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-02-12 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-02-12 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-14 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-30 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-11 |
| 2024-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2024-01-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2023-07-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-10 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/01/2012 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| STURM, DENISE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2016 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/04/2023 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2025 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2008 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2023 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| ADAMS, RUSSELL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| BAEDKE, CHARISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| BODE, JESSE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165165. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.