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Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities offers independent living in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Residents have private apartment living with community services and no daily care, which can suit someone who wants to remain independent without routine assistance. The community has 72 beds and is 99% occupied, so nearly all available living spaces are currently filled.
A two bedroom housing option can work for a couple moving together or for a resident who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in. Tabitha Tjaden serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
About this community
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is administered by Tabitha Tjaden.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 15 violations 16 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average• Total violations (44% below)
• Violations per inspection (49% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total violations
| 15 | 27 | This facility has 44% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.76 | This facility has 49% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 49% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 16 | 13 | This facility has had 23% more total inspections than the Iowa average (16 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Falls's city center to Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| NewAldaya Lifescapes | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Cedar Falls | 112
Facility
112
IA AVG
71
Rank
#44 / 334 | No |
64
Facility
64
IA AVG
46
Rank
#102 / 424 | - | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
18
Rank
#247 / 258 |
91.1%
Facility
91.1%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#31 / 295 | 17 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
7
Rank
#175 / 299 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 299 |
| Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities | IL | Cedar Falls | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 334 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
IA AVG
46
Rank
#323 / 424 | 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
18
Rank
#247 / 258 |
98.6%
Facility
98.6%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#4 / 295 | 16 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#125 / 299 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#281 / 299 |
| PrairieStone Senior Living | IL AL MC | Cedar Falls | - | Yes |
26
Facility
26
IA AVG
46
Rank
#330 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mallard Point Senior Living | IL | Cedar Falls | - | Yes |
28
Facility
28
IA AVG
46
Rank
#323 / 424 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities
Is Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities in a walkable area?
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities has a walk score of 28. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities?
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's license number is 75861.
What is the occupancy rate at Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities?
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's occupancy is 98.6%.
How long has Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities been in business?
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities?
Yes, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities?
The team at Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities can be reached at tabitha.tjaden@westernhome.org.
Who is the administrator of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities?
Tabitha Tjaden is the administrator of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities.





