About Northcrest Specialty Care
Nursing home overview and details
Northcrest Specialty Care is an nursing home in Waterloo, IA, serving Black Hawk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 94 certified beds with an average daily census of 87.2 residents.
Northcrest Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1992, bringing 34 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Waterloo, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Northcrest Specialty Care has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Northcrest Specialty Care provides 3.28 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.70 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 51.1%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 76.2%. Weekend staffing averages 2.92 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Northcrest Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Northcrest Specialty Care
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Northcrest Specialty Care
What is the CMS rating for Northcrest Specialty Care?
Northcrest Specialty Care has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Northcrest Specialty Care have?
Northcrest Specialty Care has 94 certified beds with an average daily census of 87.2 residents.
What type of facility is Northcrest Specialty Care?
Northcrest Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Black Hawk County in Waterloo, IA.
How many doctors practice at Northcrest Specialty Care?
2 physicians are affiliated with Northcrest Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Northcrest Specialty Care have any safety concerns?
Northcrest Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·