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The Suites at Western Home Communities

5301 Caraway Lane, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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The Suites at Western Home Communities is a nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(319) 277-2141
Last standard health inspection
March 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
72
Residents per day, on average
69.8
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Martin Health Center, INC.
Chain
Western Home Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (11 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. 3 citations

    Health inspection on February 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

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  11. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. 7 citations

    Health inspection on February 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

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  15. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was The Suites at Western Home Communities last inspected?

CMS lists March 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does The Suites at Western Home Communities have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since February 29, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has The Suites at Western Home Communities been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of The Suites at Western Home Communities?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is The Suites at Western Home Communities a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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