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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Located in the heart of Cedar Falls, IA, Newaldaya Lifescapes offers a vibrant and welcoming community for seniors. This community features a range of care options, including extended care, memory care, skilled nursing, and recreational therapy. Residents can choose from more than 15 unique floor plans in pet-friendly neighborhoods, designed for comfort and independence. The community’s prime location also provides easy access to Cedar Valley Bike Trails and Dry Run Creek, as well as local dining, shopping, and entertainment.
The community thrives with exceptional amenities such as the River Rock Café, New Day Salon and Spa, and a 24-hour wellness center. Residents can engage in various social and recreational activities to stay active and connected. Newaldaya Lifescapes is dedicated to enhancing lives through compassionate care, offering peace of mind in a lively, family-oriented environment.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 47th out of 224 homes in Iowa.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
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35m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
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.
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46m per day | ▲ 35% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
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.
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3h 10m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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4h 7m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
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.
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3m per day | ▲ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
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28m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #9 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
NewAldaya Lifescapes is administrated by Crystal Jasper.
Total Residents: 135 Residents
Building Type: Single-story
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 7 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some citations related to resident care, staff practices, and safety issues including failure to notify families after incidents and improper use of bed rails that resulted in injury. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though a few complaints were substantiated in prior years, particularly involving resident rights and care practices. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement over time, with the most recent surveys indicating compliance after earlier deficiencies.
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
67% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
0
100% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
May 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Feb 25, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 27, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
NewAldaya Lifescapes is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Falls's city center to NewAldaya Lifescapes's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
8% better than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
4,098 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 94 | 1 | 95 | 27,205 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 6 | 28 | 5,925 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 13 | 30 | 3,811 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 6 | 24 | 3,227 | 91 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,545 | 76 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,023 | 75 | 82% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 912 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 859 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 792 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 668 | 70 | 77% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 432 | 86 | 95% | 3.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 396 | 63 | 69% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 365 | 61 | 67% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 251 | 48 | 53% | 5.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 217 | 50 | 55% | 4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 149 | 51 | 56% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 5 | 5% | 5.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5% | 0.5 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
102
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Conducts clinical research trials to develop and test new treatments
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
42% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.6
18% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.5%
44% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.3%
48% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.0%
22% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
49% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.6%
62% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
57% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
6% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.4%
39% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
27.8%
46% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
5% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.42
In line with Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.00
52% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.4%
12% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
29% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.3%
23% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 73.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.1%
29% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
19% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.0%
26% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.8%
10% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.0%
9% better 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.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
175% higher than Iowa average
Iowa average: $48K
41% fewer fines than Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 27, 2024 · $132K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 27, 2024
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for NewAldaya Lifescapes based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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NewAldaya Lifescapes is in the University Avenue neighborhood of Cedar Falls.
NewAldaya Lifescapes has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, NewAldaya Lifescapes's license number is 70154.
According to IA state health department records, NewAldaya Lifescapes's license expires on July 15, 2026.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at NewAldaya Lifescapes on this page.
The team at NewAldaya Lifescapes can be reached at [email protected].
Crystal Jasper is the administrator of NewAldaya Lifescapes.
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