Black Hawk County · Iowa

Nursing homes in Black Hawk County, Iowa

CMS data lists 12 certified nursing homes across 3 cities in Black Hawk County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

12 facilities3 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 12 of 12 certified nursing homes in Black Hawk County. 2 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.25, compared with a Iowa average of 3.13; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
12
across 3 cities
Average CMS overall
3.25
Iowa avg 3.13
1-star overall (CMS)
2
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$416,291
Payment denial records
2
Higher-severity citations
14

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Black Hawk County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star4 · 33%
4 star1 · 8%
3 star3 · 25%
2 star2 · 17%
1 star2 · 17%
12 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in Black Hawk County

The cities holding the largest share of Black Hawk County nursing homes.

12 nursing homes across 3 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Black Hawk County

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CMS overall
12 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Harmony House Health Care Center
CCN 165152
Waterloo, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$146,830
Northcrest Specialty Care
CCN 165165
Waterloo, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Pillar of Cedar Valley
CCN 165307
Waterloo, IACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
CCN 165197
Cedar Falls, IACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$129,025
Pinnacle Specialty Care
CCN 165298
Cedar Falls, IACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$8,362
Ravenwood Specialty Care
CCN 165251
Waterloo, IACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Newaldaya Lifescapes
CCN 165465
Cedar Falls, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$132,074
Friendship Village Retirement
CCN 165081
Waterloo, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Laporte City Specialty Care
CCN 165300
La Porte City, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Martin Health Center, INC
CCN 165508
Cedar Falls, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
The Suites at Western Home Communities
CCN 165622
Cedar Falls, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

This dataset includes 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Black Hawk County, Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 3 cities. Of these, 2 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Black Hawk County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 12 nursing homes in Black Hawk County is 3.25, compared with a Iowa average of 3.13. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Black Hawk County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Black Hawk County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Black Hawk County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.