Public Record
The Suites at Western Home Communities
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 72
- Avg. residents per day
- 68.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 27
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-26
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Citations
27 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0658Seriousactual harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0640Generalno actual harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is The Suites at Western Home Communities?
- The Suites at Western Home Communities is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cedar Falls, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165622.
- What is the CMS rating for The Suites at Western Home Communities?
- The Suites at Western Home Communities has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does The Suites at Western Home Communities have?
- The Suites at Western Home Communities is certified for 72 beds. It serves an average of 68.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does The Suites at Western Home Communities have?
- The Suites at Western Home Communities has 27 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was The Suites at Western Home Communities last inspected?
- The Suites at Western Home Communities was last inspected on March 26, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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