Nursing homes in Waterloo, IA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Waterloo has 6 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 1.8 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 3.1-star Iowa average. Methodology.
- 6
- Certified homes
- 1.8 ★
- Well below average for IA · Iowa 3.1
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 609
- Certified beds
All 6 nursing homes in Waterloo, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendship Village Retirement | 72 | None | |
| 2 | Northcrest Specialty Care | 94 | None | |
| 3 | Pillar of Cedar Valley | 114 | None | |
| 4 | Ravenwood Specialty Care | 176 | None | |
| 5 | Harmony House Health Care Center | 65 | $49K | |
| 6 | Harmony Waterloo | 88 | $95K |
Ratings in Waterloo are best read against Iowa and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Iowa directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Waterloo
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Waterloo, IA · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.