PILLAR OF CEDAR VALLEY Nursing Home


PILLAR OF CEDAR VALLEY (CCN: 165307) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in WATERLOO, IA (50703). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 155 certified beds and maintains an average of 134. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 2.81766 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 13, 1997 and the last listed health inspection was on June 29, 2023, The facility is located in Black Hawk county and provides senior and nursing home care.

PILLAR OF CEDAR VALLEY Summary


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Provider Name: PILLAR OF CEDAR VALLEY

Address: 1410 WEST DUNKERTON ROAD, WATERLOO, IA 50703

Phone: (319) 291-2509

County: Black Hawk (060)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 155

Average Residents Per Day: 134. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: BLACK HAWK NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC

First Approved Date: March 13, 1997

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.76899, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6906, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.3579, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.0486

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.81766

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.55322, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.1953

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0000

Nurse Staff Turnover: 61.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 42.9, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.6775, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6185, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2541

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.14825, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8240, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5307

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.48248

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.15564

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-06-29 (Score: 8), Cycle 2: 2022-03-10 (Score: 64), Cycle 3: 2019-12-12 (Score: 136)

Total Weighted Health Score: 48.000

Reported Incidents: 1, Substantiated Complaints: 12

Infection Control Citations: 6

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 21500.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2

Location and GPS: 1410 WEST DUNKERTON ROAD,WATERLOO,IA,50703 (42.5706, -92.365)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-06-29

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-21

Citation on 2023-06-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-21

Citation on 2023-02-22

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-10

Citation on 2022-04-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-05-09

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-07

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-25

Citation on 2022-01-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-10

Citation on 2022-01-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-10

Citation on 2022-01-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-10

Citation on 2022-01-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-10

Citation on 2022-01-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-10

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2021-08-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-27

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12

Citation on 2019-12-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-12


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-08-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-29

Citation on 2023-08-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-30

Citation on 2023-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2023-08-08

Citation on 2023-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-07

Citation on 2023-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-06

Citation on 2023-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-07

Citation on 2023-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-06

Citation on 2023-07-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New

Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2023-08-08

Citation on 2022-03-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2022-04-14

Citation on 2022-03-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-15

Citation on 2022-03-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-15

Citation on 2022-03-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-16

Citation on 2019-12-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2020-01-03

Citation on 2019-12-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-16

Citation on 2019-12-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-17

Citation on 2019-12-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-16

Citation on 2019-12-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0751, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-16