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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.
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.
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 40th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| 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.
| 40m per day | ▼ 9% 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.
| 33m per day | ▼ 3% 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.
| 2h 58m per day | ▲ 17% 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 14m per day | ▲ 26% 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.
| 3m per day | ▲ 50% 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.
| 24m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is administrated by Tabitha Tjaden.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 nursing home (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better |
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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 nursing home (2.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 44% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.8 | 1.8 | This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 56% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 nursing home (20 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 33% worse |
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. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some deficiencies related primarily to documentation accuracy, timely completion of assessments, and adherence to professional care standards. Prior reports also noted issues with medication administration, infection control, food safety, and supervision, including one immediate jeopardy finding related to resident elopement in 2020. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated incident involving medication error that caused harm. The facility appears to have addressed several prior concerns, but some documentation and care process issues have recurred over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 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.
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).
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
57% better than Iowa average
14% worse than Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis 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.
7.6 hoursThis 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.
6.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,448 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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.
15.5
52% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
34.5
60% worse than Iowa averageIowa 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
33.9%
80% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
34.9%
77% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
34.8%
32% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
88% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.8%
10% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.1%
48% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.9%
10% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
10% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.50
20% worse than Iowa averageIowa 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
75.7%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
37% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.0%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 21.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.6%
34% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
45.2%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.5%
8% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
89% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
71Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #31 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 242 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
62.0 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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Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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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.
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's license number is 75861.
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's license expires on July 6, 2026.
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities's occupancy is 99%.
The team at Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities can be reached at [email protected].
Tabitha Tjaden is the administrator of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities.
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities has 72 beds.
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