C78

Pillar of Cedar Valley

Grade C 78/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
Not rated
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

114

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
3192912509

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.54h
LPN
0.84h
CNA
2.47h
Total
3.85h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

TAMID WATERLOO LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2022

100%

TAMID HEALTHCARE NFP

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2022

100%

PILLAR SENIOR CARE LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2022

MESSING, MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2022

TARNOFF, MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2022

KUZMENKO, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2022

SHIR, ANATOLIY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2022

ARENDS, HILARY

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Apr 2022

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (21)

November 17, 2025Health7 deficiencies
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
0908DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
October 3, 2024Health11 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0577EMinimal harm, Pattern

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0912DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0913DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide bedrooms that have direct access to an exit hallway.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0914DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0919DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 31, 2024
June 29, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2023
February 22, 2023Health1 deficiency
0921EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Pillar of Cedar Valley?

Pillar of Cedar Valley in Waterloo, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Pillar of Cedar Valley?

Pillar of Cedar Valley has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Pillar of Cedar Valley have?

Pillar of Cedar Valley has 21 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Pillar of Cedar Valley have?

Pillar of Cedar Valley has 114 certified beds with approximately 135 current residents (118% occupancy). The facility is located at 1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, Iowa 50703. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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