6 nursing homes in Waterloo, Iowa
Black Hawk County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 1.5
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 609
Which Waterloo nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 6 nursing homes in Waterloo are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Waterloo
The average overall CMS rating in Waterloo is 1.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 4 |
All 6 nursing homes in Waterloo
- Ravenwood Specialty Care2651 St Francis Drive, Waterloo 50702
- Pillar of Cedar Valley1410 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo 50703
- Northcrest Specialty Care2001Health Street, Waterloo 50703
- Harmony Waterloo201 West Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo 50701
- Friendship Village Retirement600 Park Lane, Waterloo 50702
- Harmony House Health Care Center2950 West Shaulis Road, Waterloo 50701
Waterloo nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village Retirement | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Northcrest Specialty Care | 2 of 5 | 11 |
| Pillar of Cedar Valley | 2 of 5 | 11 |
| Harmony Waterloo | 1 of 5 | 8 |
| Ravenwood Specialty Care | 1 of 5 | 15 |
Fines and abuse flags in Waterloo
3 homes were fined $175,511 in total over 3 years, 1 carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Or see every nursing home in Iowa, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in Iowa
Iowa's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Waterloo
How much does a nursing home cost in Iowa?
A shared room has a Iowa median of $9,277 a month, a private room $10,038 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Iowa?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Waterloo, IA?
6 certified homes with 609 beds.
Which nursing homes in Waterloo have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.