Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 72 Rank #119 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #247 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #323 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #4 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
98.6% This home is often near full
Higher than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
71 / 72

About this community

License Details

IssuanceJuly 6, 2025
CountyBlack Hawk
License Number75861
CMS Certification Number165622

Ownership & Operating Entity

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is administered by Tabitha Tjaden.

Contact Information

Fax8556062273

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
15 violations 16 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total violations (44% below)
• Violations per inspection (49% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1527 This facility has 44% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.91.76 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1613 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Independent Living around Cedar Falls

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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
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Mallard Point Senior Living
IL
Cedar Falls-Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 46
Rank #323 / 424
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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.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

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.

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