Pillar of Cedar Valley
1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
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How Pillar of Cedar Valley Compares
Pillar of Cedar Valley is a 114-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Waterloo, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.3%) is below the Iowa average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 114 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 117% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waterloo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 1.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.3% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Pillar of Cedar Valley
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Pillar of Cedar Valley with other nursing homes in Waterloo.
How is Pillar of Cedar Valley addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Pillar of Cedar Valley keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Pillar of Cedar Valley doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.9% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Pillar of Cedar Valley maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 117% occupancy across 114 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Pillar of Cedar Valley?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Pillar of Cedar Valley lag behind other Waterloo options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.8 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waterloo
Waterloo sits in Black Hawk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 21,730 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $54,774
- Median home value
- $150,200
Demographics for Black Hawk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waterloo.
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