Nursing Homes in Black Hawk County, Iowa

12 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Black Hawk County, averaging 2.6 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Iowa · all care types in Black Hawk County · Cities: Cedar Falls, Waterloo, La Porte City

Nursing Homes profiles in Black Hawk County

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Cedar Falls Health Care Center Cedar Falls, IA 50613 CMS rating 2.0 / 570 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Friendship Village Retirement Waterloo, IA 50702 CMS rating 5.0 / 572 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Harmony House Health Care Center Waterloo, IA 50701 CMS rating 1.0 / 565 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Harmony Waterloo Waterloo, IA 50701 CMS rating 1.0 / 588 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Laporte City Specialty Care La Porte City, IA 50651 CMS rating 4.0 / 546 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Martin Health Center, INC Cedar Falls, IA 50613 CMS rating 5.0 / 550 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Newaldaya Lifescapes Cedar Falls, IA 50613 CMS rating 2.0 / 5112 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Northcrest Specialty Care Waterloo, IA 50703 CMS rating 2.0 / 594 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Pillar of Cedar Valley Waterloo, IA 50703 CMS rating 1.0 / 5114 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Pinnacle Specialty Care Cedar Falls, IA 50613 CMS rating 2.0 / 5100 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Ravenwood Specialty Care Waterloo, IA 50702 CMS rating 1.0 / 5176 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation The Suites at Western Home Communities Cedar Falls, IA 50613 CMS rating 5.0 / 572 beds

Cities in Black Hawk County

Cedar Falls, IA 5 facilities Waterloo, IA 6 facilities La Porte City, IA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Black Hawk County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in Black Hawk County when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Black Hawk County?

The current CMS snapshot lists 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Black Hawk County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.6 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Black Hawk County have nursing homes?

Cedar Falls, Waterloo, La Porte City have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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