Occupancy rate
52%
In line with Iowa average
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Assisted Living in Iowa
Birdee Cottage AL and MC
Assisted Living in Iowa
Birdee Cottage AL and MC
Birdee Cottage is a family-owned assisted living and memory care facility located in Waterloo, IA. It offers personalized care and a home-like environment for residents, focusing on safety and comfort. The facility provides memory care services and home-cooked meals, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for individuals with memory loss.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
33
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
51.5%
Residents per day
17
Occupancy rate
51.5%
Residents per day
17
33-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
17 / 33
Average residents
51 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 16, 2021
ExpirationNovember 17, 2027
CountyBlack Hawk
License NumberS0455
Birdee Cottage AL and MC is administrated by Kim Meyer.
Owner NameNo Related Entities Found
Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesCamera safety system, grab handle bars, private bathrooms.
Doesn't Accept Medicaid
Doesn't Accept Medicare
Nursing Services
Email
[email protected]
Fax3193000000
Private Bedrooms
Grab Handle Bars
Private Bathrooms
Camera Safety System
Home-Cooked Meals
Snacks Available
Special Diets Accommodated
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Food DescriptionHome-cooked meals provided, with 3 meals daily and snacks available.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day3
Special DietsYes
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
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.
4 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
September 16, 2025
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Birdee Cottage AL and MC
The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025, identified a deficiency related to the facility’s failure to develop an individualized service plan for a tenant that included alcohol use preferences and a physician’s titration recommendation. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with the initial certification visit in September 2022 citing multiple deficiencies involving documentation, medication administration, staff training, service plans, and life safety code issues, while a February 2025 complaint investigation found no regulatory insufficiencies. The main themes across deficiencies involved individualized service planning, documentation accuracy, staff training, and compliance with dementia-specific program requirements. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the recent case involving the individualized service plan omission. The pattern suggests some improvement since the initial certification, though issues with individualized care planning remain.
Compare Assisted Living around Iowa The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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4.5 miles from city center
2221 Fairway Lane, Waterloo, IA 50701
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