Northcrest Specialty Care

2001Health Street
Waterloo IA 50703
Phone: 3192344423

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 1.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Waterloo average: 0.2 star higher (1.8), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds94
Average residents per day86.2
Occupancy92%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainCARE INITIATIVES (43 facilities)
CountyBlack Hawk
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1992-02-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165165
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.97
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.29
Registered nurse turnover61.9%
Total nursing staff turnover46.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)0
Fines (total value)$0
Payment denials0
Total penalties0
No federal fines are on record for this facility in the current CMS data.

Questions to ask Northcrest Specialty Care

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Northcrest Specialty Care highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does Northcrest Specialty Care have?

CMS certifies 94 beds; the facility reports an average of 86.2 residents per day (about 92% occupancy).

Does Northcrest Specialty Care have any fines or citations?

No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.

Has Northcrest Specialty Care been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.