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Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities
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Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

5313 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

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Situated in tranquil neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is an esteemed senior living community that provides a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled care. The community features spacious and convenient accommodations with two-floor plan options that cater to its residents’ preferences. In terms of memory care, a well-trained and compassionate team offers the utmost care and support needed by those with cognitive conditions.

Offering top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals that satisfy cravings and provide dietary needs. A lively calendar of social activities and life enrichment programs is also available carefully crafted and coordinated by a professional team. Here, life is celebrated in comfort and joy, making it a perfect place for seniors seeking an active lifestyle.

Facility Direct Line (319) 277-2141
Facility Direct Line (319) 277-2141 info@westernhome.org
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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 40m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 33m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 58m per day ▲ 17% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 46m per day ▲ 12% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▲ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 24m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Bed community size
72-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
99%
Rank #5 / 380Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 380 homes in Iowa for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 380. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
71 / 72
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

IssuanceJuly 6, 2025
ExpirationJuly 6, 2026 Expired
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

Email tabitha.tjaden@westernhome.org
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 15 deficiencies 20 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per year (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
Latest Inspection October 7, 2025

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1527 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 2.54.5 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.81.8 This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 56% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2015 This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Iowa average (20 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more
Inspection breakdown
8renewal/recertification inspections
5incident investigations
4complaint investigations
3follow-up inspections

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited during the complaint investigation.
  • The February 6, 2025 annual inspection cited 5 deficiencies related to incomplete and inaccurate Minimum Data Set assessments, hospice care documentation, and failure to follow physician orders.
  • The February 9, 2023 annual inspection found 4 deficiencies including medication errors causing resident harm, infection control failures, and improper food safety practices.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.63
10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.50
20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.0%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.6%
34% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 45.2%
16% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.5%
8% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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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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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).
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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).
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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
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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.
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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.

When does Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's license expires on July 6, 2026.

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 99%.

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.

How many beds does Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities have?

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities has 72 beds.

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