Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Cedar Falls, IA

CMS overall rating

5313 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 View map

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Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

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 info@westernhome.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 7m per day

This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)

vs Iowa avg

+19%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +31% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	50m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
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.	37m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
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.	3h 8m per day	▲ 24% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	4h 24m per day	▲ 31% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	1m per day	▼ 31% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	17m per day	▼ 42% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

83 days

72-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

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%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

71 / 72

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

StatusActive

IssuanceJuly 6, 2025

ExpirationJuly 6, 2026 Expires in 10 days

CountyBlack Hawk

License Number75861

CMS Certification Number165622

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is administered by Tabitha Tjaden.

Email tabitha.tjaden@westernhome.org

Fax8556062273

Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 15 deficiencies 20 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection October 7, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	15	27	This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	2.5	4.5	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 Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.8	1.8	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	20	15	This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (20 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 33% worse

Inspection breakdown

8renewal/recertification inspections

5incident investigations

4complaint investigations

3follow-up inspections

Inspection Reports Summary 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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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection

Iowa average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations

11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

1 serious citation Iowa average: 0.9

14 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

1 minor citation Iowa average: 0.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 06, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 06, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 06, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 29, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 228

Employees 195

Contractors 33

Staff to resident ratio 3.21 : 1

57% more staff per resident than Iowa average

Avg staff/day 58

Average shift 6.4 hours

14% worse than Iowa average

Total staff hours (quarter) 34,308

Nursing staff breakdown

7.6 hours

119

6.3 hours

Contractor staffing

1,448 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 13 Licensed Practical Nurse: 11 Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	113	6	119	17,993	92	100%	6.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	15	11	26	3,916	92	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	14	13	27	3,640	92	100%	7.6
Medication Aide/Technician	11	1	12	1,750	92	100%	6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,176	64	70%	7.9
Mental Health Service Worker	4	0	4	1,132	76	83%	4.9
Dietitian	2	0	2	944	71	77%	7.6
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	718	69	75%	6.3
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	676	65	71%	7.7
Physical Therapy Aide	6	0	6	480	71	77%	4.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	472	59	64%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	384	48	52%	8
Qualified Social Worker	6	0	6	339	53	58%	3.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	5	0	5	268	59	64%	2.8
Administrator	1	0	1	228	30	33%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	146	45	49%	2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	25	3	3%	8.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	23	25	27%	0.9

119 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

26 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

27 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

12 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

4 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 83%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 77%

5 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 75%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 71%

6 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 77%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 64%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 52%

6 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 58%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 64%

1 Administrator

% of Days 33%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 49%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 27%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 15.5

52% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 34.5

60% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Below average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 33.9%

80% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 34.9%

77% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 34.8%

32% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 0.4%

88% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%

10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.6%

27% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 4.1%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 28.1%

48% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.9%

10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.63

10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.50

20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 75.7%

11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.5%

37% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 91.2%

24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 21.0%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.4%

Emergency department visits 8.6%

34% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 45.2%

16% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 46.5%

8% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

89% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Total residents 71

Medicare

2.8% of residents

Medicaid

8.5% of residents

Private pay or other

88.7% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities from 2018–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 84.1% ↓ 9.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$109.4K ↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $7.0M ↑ ~$618.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin -0.9% ↑ 14.5pp vs 2022

Metric	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	88.2%	88.5%	84.4%	87.1%	93.1%	84.1%
Beds	92	92	92	92	92	72
Net Income	-$927,050	-$1,496,016	-$1,187,026	-$150,999	-$1,927,507	-$162,113
Gross Revenue	$7,177,658	$12,449,385	$12,702,735	$15,184,275	$16,044,774	$15,209,597
Operating Expenses	$7,322,671	$12,108,680	$13,089,406	$13,713,563	$14,960,861	$12,384,726
Net Patient Income	-$1,136,773	-$1,990,608	-$2,275,443	-$1,442,155	-$1,992,722	-$109,416
Net Patient Revenue	$6,185,898	$10,118,072	$10,813,963	$12,271,408	$12,968,139	$12,275,310
Payroll Costs	$4,343,490	$6,377,989	$6,327,534	$6,529,372	$6,337,054	$6,955,696
Operating Margin %	-18.4%	-19.7%	-21.0%	-11.8%	-15.4%	-0.9%
Medicare %	10.9%	12.0%	10.1%	8.9%	8.1%	4.2%
Medicaid %	16.9%	15.4%	12.3%	15.8%	15.2%	9.3%
Private %	72.2%	72.6%	77.5%	75.3%	76.7%	86.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$393	$340	$380	$419	$415	$488
Cost/Day	$465	$407	$461	$469	$479	$493
Avg Length of Stay	54.8 days	42.8 days	45.8 days	48.7 days	188.2 days	83.2 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$12.3M

Net patient income

-$109.4K

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$12.3M

Net patient income

-$109.4K

Other income

$75.8K

Payroll costs

$7.0M 56.7% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.4M

Total costs

$12.4M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: 2 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (89% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%

Private pay 89%

Medicaid 2%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%

Private pay 83%

Medicaid 4%

3.2 miles from city center 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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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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

Does Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is registered as a non-profit in IA.

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.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

119 Certified Nursing Assistant

26 Licensed Practical Nurse

27 Registered Nurse

12 Medication Aide/Technician

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Dietitian

5 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Dental Services Staff

6 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

6 Qualified Social Worker

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Administrator

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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