Nursing homes › Iowa › Cedar Falls › Pinnacle Specialty Care
1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · (319) 268-0489 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Care Initiatives, a group operating 43 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $861,207 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.31 (Iowa median: 3.68). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 3.03. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-06-09 | 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 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-06-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-06-09 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2025-11-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-29 |
| 2025-11-19 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-29 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-07-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-07-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2024-09-05 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-09-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-09-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-09-05 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-02-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-21 |
| 2024-02-13 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-21 |
| 2023-11-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-06-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-08 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $8,362 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/01/2009 |
| 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 06/29/2022 |
| 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 06/29/2022 |
| 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 05/01/2023 |
| 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 |
| ARENDS, HILARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/03/2024 |
| MAHLER, CARLA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2023 |
| WHYMS, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Pinnacle Specialty Care — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 165298), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/pinnacle-specialty-care-cedar-falls-ia/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165298. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.