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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Martin Health Center, INC

410 East 10th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · All homes in Cedar Falls

Martin Health Center, INC, a 50-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Cedar Falls, IA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #75 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#75 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
4.21
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
11
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Martin Health Center, INC, a 50-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Cedar Falls, IA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #75 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#75 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
4.21
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
11
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165508
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
50
Residents
46
In Hospital
No
County
Black Hawk
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.21 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.79 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.45
CNA Hours
2.97
Total Nursing Hours
4.21 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
39.7%
RN Turnover
22.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Martin Health Center, INC

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Martin Health Center, INC ranks #75 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Martin Health Center, INC operates 50 certified beds in Cedar Falls, IA with approximately 46 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.21 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.79 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Martin Health Center, INC falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 39.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0800

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2024 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 15, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 15, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 15, 2023 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 15, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 6, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 30.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 33.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 97.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Martin Health Center, INC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Martin Health Center, INC

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 50 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Martin Health Center, INC?
Martin Health Center, INC has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Martin Health Center, INC rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Martin Health Center, INC ranks 75th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#75 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Martin Health Center, INC?
Martin Health Center, INC reports 4.21 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.79 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 39.7%.
How many beds does Martin Health Center, INC have?
Martin Health Center, INC has 50 certified beds with approximately 46 residents. The facility is located at 410 East 10th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Does Martin Health Center, INC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Martin Health Center, INC has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Martin Health Center, INC received any fines or penalties?
No, Martin Health Center, INC has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Martin Health Center, INC?
Martin Health Center, INC is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Martin Health Center, INC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Martin Health Center, INC was on May 15, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Martin Health Center, INC?
Martin Health Center, INC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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