Pillar of Cedar Valley

Pillar of Cedar Valley is a long-term care facility located at 1410 West Dunkerton Road in Waterloo, Iowa (ZIP code 50703), within Black Hawk County. The facility operates as a nonprofit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 114 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Pillar of Cedar Valley holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This places it below the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, also below the national average. Its staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average for that category. A quality measure rating was not available for this facility at the time this data was collected. Pillar of Cedar Valley is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents who qualify for federal health insurance through Medicare, typically individuals aged 65 and older or those with qualifying disabilities, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid, the joint federal-state program for individuals with limited income and resources. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (319) 291-2509 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Pillar of Cedar Valley falls below average in two of the rated CMS categories. Its overall rating of 2 stars and health inspection rating of 2 stars are each one point below the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national norm. The absence of a quality measure rating means that one dimension of standard CMS evaluation is not reflected in the available data for this facility. Individuals researching care options in the Waterloo, Iowa area may use these ratings alongside other factors, such as direct facility visits and conversations with staff, to make informed decisions about long-term care placement.