Martin Health Center, Inc
Cedar Falls, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165508) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 277-2141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Martin Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Martin Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.7%.
Martin Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Martin Health Center, Inc is a non-profit nursing home in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 2003. The facility is licensed for 50 certified beds, with an average of 45.9 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Martin Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.21 per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Martin Health Center is part of the Western Home Communities chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars across the chain. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Martin Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 39.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Martin Health Center has 50 certified beds and an average of 45.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Western Home Communities chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Martin Health Center scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3192772141 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3192772141 to arrange a visit and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165508?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.