Newaldaya Lifescapes
Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa · CCN 165465 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Newaldaya Lifescapes 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 112 certified beds, 102 residents a day on average. 13 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $132,074.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.52466 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.64889 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.08448 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.6% (registered nurses 37.5%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 complaint survey |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-02-25 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-06-27 complaint survey |
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 complaint survey |
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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 complaint survey |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 complaint survey |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-27 complaint survey |
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-25 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | Fine | $132,074 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Lutheran Home Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2015-03-15 |
| Hatch, Shelleen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 1992-09-04 |
| Jasper, Crystal Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-14 |
| Ramesh, Pradeep Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-28 |
| Curley, Amy Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Fishel, Jeff Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Gillett, Darrin Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Heinen, Annelie Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Kestner, Diane Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Lupkes, Beverly Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Mcholm, Drew Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Spears, Ron Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Hatch, Shelleen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-05-09 |
| Jasper, Crystal Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-07-27 |
| O'Neill-Gleason, Erin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-12-01 |
| Ramesh, Pradeep Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Scheff, Dawna Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-06-14 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Black Hawk County.