Cedar Falls Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Cedar Falls, IA

Flexibility and purpose meet low ratings and regulatory scrutiny in Cedar Falls

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Employees cite time and location flexibility, the ability to meet personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose in patient care as positives. Indeed reviews (2.5/5 from 26 ratings) flag concerns around pay and benefits (2.3/5), management (2.3/5), trust among colleagues, inclusivity, and sense of belonging.

Setting: Nursing Home

The city

Living in Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls is a midsize Iowa college town with a tree-lined Main Street and the Cedar River running through its heart. The University of Northern Iowa anchors the community with arts, sports, and healthcare activity. The nearby Cedar Valley Trail network connects to neighboring Waterloo.

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Metro price level · Cedar Falls area: 13% below the national average; BEA index 87.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,203/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $76,987/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

This skilled nursing facility offers employees flexible scheduling and a sense of purpose in resident care, but carries a 2.5/5 Indeed rating, below-average wellbeing scores, and has been linked to a federal worst-facilities list and an immediate-jeopardy citation.

Nursing Home · Cedar Falls

Working here

Culture and working life

flexible schedulingpurpose-drivenlow trust among colleaguesbelow average wellbeingskilled nursinginclusive concernsmixed employee sentiment

What to consider

Indeed shows an overall rating of 2.5/5 stars based on 26 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings: work-life balance 2.6/5, pay and benefits 2.3/5, job security and advancement 2.5/5, management 2.3/5, and culture 2.4/5. Indeed's work wellbeing survey yielded a score of 67/100 ('Below average') from 21 responses. Employees appreciate time and location flexibility, ability to meet personal goals, and clear sense of purpose. Key areas for improvement include trust in colleagues, inclusive work environment, and sense of belonging.

The good

Time and location flexibility noted by employees
Ability to meet personal goals
Clear sense of purpose in patient care
Variety of nursing roles including supervisory, direct care, and specialized focus areas
Opportunities in wound care, infection prevention, restorative care, and assisted living specialties

The hard parts

Low pay and benefits rating (2.3/5 on Indeed)
Management concerns reflected in low rating (2.3/5 on Indeed)
Trust issues among colleagues reported as an area for improvement
Lack of inclusive work environment and sense of belonging cited by employees
Below average work wellbeing score (67/100)

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Jun 25, 2026

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