Friendship Village Retirement
600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA 50702
Friendship Village Retirement is a nursing home in Waterloo, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (319) 291-8100
- Last standard health inspection
- November 17, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 72
- Residents per day, on average
- 62.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Friendship Village INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (10 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 8, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.2 to 4.4 hours per resident per day.
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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 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 October 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 October 22, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
91 of 387 Iowa homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2024.
Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.
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 August 30, 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
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 September 17, 2023.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
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 August 25, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
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 September 17, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FRIENDS OF FAITH RETIREMENT HOMES, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 08/15/1968
- FRIENDS OF FAITH RETIREMENT HOMES, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/1968
- ADAMS, SALLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/04/2016
- ANDERSON, CRAIGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- BAUER, RICKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- GILLEN, STEVENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- GRADY, JIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- HLAD, TOMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- JURGENSEN, CHRISTINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2025
- KIEWIET, RONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- MORRIS, BRADOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- NARDINI, JAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- RAMESH, PRADEEPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- RYGH, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- SMITH, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- TURNER, SHERYLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2024
- UHLENHOPP, ELLENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/17/2021
Questions
When was Friendship Village Retirement last inspected?
CMS lists November 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Friendship Village Retirement have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since August 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Friendship Village Retirement been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Friendship Village Retirement?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Friendship Village Retirement a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.