Cedar Vale Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Nashua, IA

Cedar Vale Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Nashua, IA

Overview of Cedar Vale Assisted Living

A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as for residents of assisted living and respite care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met. Cedar Vale strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its residents, making it an ideal place to call a new home. 
The assisted living community strongly promotes independence for its seniors by offering scheduled activities and care plans. Comprehensive care is provided to all residents to reach maximum individuality. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 40 Rank #225 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 225th out of 289 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #85 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 85th out of 232 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
21 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #265 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 265th out of 302 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
12 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #176 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 176th out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
40% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
16 / 40

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 25, 2005
ExpirationMay 26, 2027
CountyChickasaw
License NumberS0211
Year Opened05/25/2005

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cedar Vale Assisted Living is administered by Sandy Jones.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax6414354988

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Laundry
Housekeeping
Emergency Call System
Private Bathroom In Each Unit
Personal Refrigerator
Green Space
Activitiesgroup games, fitness classes
Specific ProgramsHobbies, and Interests, Table-Service Dining, 24-Hour Direct Care Staff, Beauty Salon, Live2BHealthy Program
Touring HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 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.

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (85% below)
• State violations (42% below)
• Violations per inspection (44% 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. 426.8 This facility has 85% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4 vs. IA avg 26.8).↓ 85% 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. 46.9 This facility has 42% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 42% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.01.8 This facility has 44% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 44% 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. 412.7 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (4 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cedar Vale Assisted Living

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Nashua's city center to Cedar Vale Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 10.1 miles to nearest hospital (Floyd County Medical 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. 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. 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.
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 73
Rank #3 / 289
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 45
Rank #10 / 302
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #85 / 232
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #46 / 259
17
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #188 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Martina Place
AL
Johnston (Winwood Apartments)
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 73
Rank #34 / 289
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 45
Rank #60 / 302
Private / Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 18
Rank #26 / 232
43.3%
Facility 43.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #200 / 259
2
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #58 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 73
Rank #92 / 289
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 45
Rank #20 / 302
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 232
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #104 / 259
13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #121 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 73
Rank #108 / 289
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 232
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #22 / 259
17
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Cedar Vale Assisted Living
AL
RC
Nashua
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
No
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 45
Rank #265 / 302
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #85 / 232
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #176 / 259
4
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #140 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Vale Assisted Living

Is Cedar Vale Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Cedar Vale Assisted Living has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Cedar Vale Assisted Living?

According to IA state health department records, Cedar Vale Assisted Living's license number is S0211.

When does Cedar Vale Assisted Living's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Cedar Vale Assisted Living's license expires on May 26, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Cedar Vale Assisted Living?

Cedar Vale Assisted Living's occupancy is 40%.

How long has Cedar Vale Assisted Living been in business?

Cedar Vale Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Cedar Vale Assisted Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cedar Vale Assisted Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Vale Assisted Living?

No, Cedar Vale Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

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