Bryhl Assisted Living
State licensed7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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About Newaldaya Lifescapes
Newaldaya Lifescapes brings together skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where compassionate care meets clinical expertise. Our team focuses on helping residents regain strength and independence during life's transitions, supported by individualized treatment plans and attentive staff.
Community at a glance
Capacity
112 residents
Location
Cedar Falls, IA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
7511 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2026, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 31 minutes with each resident a day, above the Iowa average of 3 hours 49 minutes.
Medicare fined Newaldaya Lifescapes once in the last three years, $132,074 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 31 minutesAbove the Iowa average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 39 minutesBelow the Iowa average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 42%Below the Iowa average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 9, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 20, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 20, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 20, 2026Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 20, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 20, 2026
April 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 4, 2026
May 22, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 10, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 10, 2025
February 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 13, 2025
June 27, 2024 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 25, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 25, 2024Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 25, 2024Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $132,074 in the last three years.
- June 27, 2024Fine: $132,074
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Cedar Falls Lutheran Home
- Medicare-certified beds
- 112
- Average residents per day
- 102
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- July 1, 2002
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 165465
Location
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7511 University AvenueCedar Falls, IA 50613
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Questions about Newaldaya Lifescapes
How did Newaldaya Lifescapes do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 9, 2026 and cited 6 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Newaldaya Lifescapes?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 31 minutes with each resident per day, including 39 minutes from registered nurses. 42% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Newaldaya Lifescapes been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Newaldaya Lifescapes once in the last three years, totaling $132,074.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.