Pinnacle Specialty Care
Pinnacle Specialty Care is a 3-star rated nursing home in Cedar Falls, IA with 100 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 39 health violations on record. Federal fines total $28,612 across 4 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 13, 2024.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Iowa public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Pinnacle Specialty Care
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $9,750
Fine
2020 1 penalties totaling $10,087
Fine
2017 2 penalties totaling $8,775
Fine
Payment Denial
Health Violations by Year
2024 2 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2023 4 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2022 11 violations
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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 1 violations
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
2020 7 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 7 violations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2017 7 violations
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients.
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pinnacle Specialty Care
- What violations has Pinnacle Specialty Care received?
- Pinnacle Specialty Care has 39 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Pinnacle Specialty Care?
- Pinnacle Specialty Care has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Pinnacle Specialty Care last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Pinnacle Specialty Care safe?
- Safety at Pinnacle Specialty Care should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Pinnacle Specialty Care?
- Phone: (319) 268-0489. Address: 1223 Prairieview Road, Cedar Falls, IA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Pinnacle Specialty Care offer?
- Pinnacle Specialty Care is a skilled nursing facility with 100 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Cedar Falls, IA?
- Compare Pinnacle Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Cedar Falls, IA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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