nursing home in Cedar Falls, IA
Martin Health Center, INC
410 East 10th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · (319) 277-2141
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Martin Health Center, INC at a glance
Martin Health Center, INC is a 50-bed non-profit nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa (Black Hawk County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 39.7% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Western Home Communities
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 2003
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Black Hawk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165508
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.21 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.79 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.97 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39.7% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 14 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.8% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.4% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 30.7% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.8% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.1% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 33.9% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 94% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 14, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 9, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 20, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 19, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 19, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 2, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | 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 · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 2, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 2, 2025 |
| December 17, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 22, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 8, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Complaint | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST INTERSTATE BANK Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 10/23/2013 |
| FIRST INTERSTATE BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BCG HOLDINGS INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL BCG LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2021 |
| ECSI INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| EVANS, ANGELA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| HELPING HANDS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| LOTUS ABOVE & BEYOND HEALTHCARE STAFFING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| MCCORMICK, DARRELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| O'LEARY, PATRICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| RELIANT CARE PHARMACY SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| SUGAR CREEK HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2022 |
| TECH OF AGES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BEHN, MARLENE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2009 |
| BITTNER, SCOTT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2010 |
| BROWN, SARAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| COIL, JOYCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2012 |
| FERGUSON, KATHLEEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| FIRMAN, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2009 |
| FOX, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
| HANSEN, KRIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2009 |
| JENKINS, GLENN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| SANNES, AARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2025 |
| SCHMITZ, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| SCHROEDER, HEATHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2025 |
| SUSONG, KATHERINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2025 |
| WINTER, FLOYD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2010 |
| WITT, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2012 |
| EVANS, ANGELA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| FRANKHAUSER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GAINES, RONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| HARRIS, JERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2009 |
| MEIER, CATHERINE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2009 |
| O'LEARY, PATRICK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SCHULTZ, DIANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| AGER, WENDY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Martin Health Center, INC's rating?
Martin Health Center, INC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Martin Health Center, INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Martin Health Center, INC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Martin Health Center, INC?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Western Home Communities. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Martin Health Center, INC and how do I contact it?
Martin Health Center, INC is at 410 East 10th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Phone: (319) 277-2141.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.