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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Birdee Cottage AL and MC is administered by Kim Meyer.
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
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.
• State violations (214% above)
• Violations per inspection (213% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (19% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 22 | 27 | This facility has 19% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 19% better |
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State violations
| 22 | 7 | This facility has 214% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 214% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 5.5 | 1.76 | 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
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 13 | 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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4.5 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| 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 |
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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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