Birdee Cottage AL and MC
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waterloo, IA

Birdee Cottage AL and MC

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waterloo, IA

Overview of Birdee Cottage Al and Mc

Birdee Cottage Al and Mc provides assisted living and memory care in Waterloo, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 33 beds, which may suit a resident who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Studio units provide a single private living space, while private bathrooms and grab bars support residents using their personal living and bathing areas.

Special diets are accommodated, allowing meals to be adjusted for documented dietary needs. Kim Meyer 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. 33 Rank #307 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 307th 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #223 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd 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.
4 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #418 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 418th 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.
2 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #181 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st 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.
51.5% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
17 / 33

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 16, 2021
ExpirationNovember 17, 2027
CountyBlack Hawk
License NumberS0455

Ownership & Operating Entity

Birdee Cottage AL and MC is administered by Kim Meyer.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesCamera safety system, grab handle bars, private bathrooms.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Contact Information

Fax3193000000

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Snacks Available

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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.

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.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (214% above)
• Violations per inspection (213% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (19% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 2227 This facility has 19% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 19% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 227 This facility has 214% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 214% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 5.51.76 This facility has 213% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5.5 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 213% worse

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. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (4 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Birdee Cottage AL and MC'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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Stonehill Care Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 71
Rank #3 / 334
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 46
Rank #13 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #60 / 295
-17
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 258
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #137 / 295
-13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #27 / 295
-14
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Stoney Brook Village
AL
West Union
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 46
Rank #90 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
A+2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Birdee Cottage AL and MC
AL
MC
Waterloo
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 71
Rank #307 / 334
No
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 46
Rank #418 / 424
-
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 18
Rank #223 / 258
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #181 / 295
-4
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Birdee Cottage AL and MC

Is Birdee Cottage AL and MC in a walkable area?

Birdee Cottage AL and MC has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Birdee Cottage AL and MC?

According to IA state health department records, Birdee Cottage AL and MC's license number is S0455.

When does Birdee Cottage AL and MC's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Birdee Cottage AL and MC's license expires on November 17, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Birdee Cottage AL and MC?

Birdee Cottage AL and MC's occupancy is 51.5%.

How long has Birdee Cottage AL and MC been in business?

Birdee Cottage AL and MC has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Birdee Cottage AL and MC?

No, Birdee Cottage AL and MC has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Birdee Cottage AL and MC?

The team at Birdee Cottage AL and MC can be reached at director@birdeecottage.com.

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