Pillar of Cedar Valley
Overview
Pillar of Cedar Valley is located in Waterloo, IA, part of Black Hawk County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 66,941. 16.1% of residents are 65 years or older, .4% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Mount Vernon Township, Cedar Falls, and Washington Township.
Our network provides data for 8 senior living communities in Waterloo, IA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pillar of Cedar Valley accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 114 beds with an average occupancy rate of 112.6%.
Resident council is available. Pillar of Cedar Valley is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Pillar of Cedar Valley reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Iowa’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
34.5% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 15% more than the nation and 15.7% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
47.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 33.2% more than the nation and 30.8% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
B
32.4% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 14.6% less than the nation and 13.2% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
6.7% of residents have depressive symptoms, 0.8% less than the nation and 2.1% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
2% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.4% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
10.3% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4.3% less than the nation and 6.5% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
93.7% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.7% less than the nation and 2.4% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
85.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7% less than the nation and 9.1% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.1% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
UTI
B
0.4% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 2% less than the nation and 2.7% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, the same as the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Weight Loss
C
5.4% of residents lose too much weight, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.2% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
11.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6.7% less than the nation and 7.9% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
60.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 18.6% less than the nation and 24.7% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
57.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 19.2% less than the nation and 16.9% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
87.9% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 0.6% more than the nation and 5.4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
C
67.6% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 10.3% more than the nation and 2.8% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
75.2% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 11.7% less than the nation and 8.1% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
40.9% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 2% less than the nation and 4.7% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pillar of Cedar Valley provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Iowa’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 36 minutes per resident daily, 35 minutes shorter than the nation and 42 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 46 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 15 minutes per resident daily, 25 minutes shorter than the nation and 29 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 7 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 22 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
F
The registered nurse turnover rate is 85.7%, 33.8% higher than the nation and 36.7% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 63.4%, 10.1% higher than the nation and 9.4% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pillar of Cedar Valley residents that require a hospital visit, Allen Hospital is the closest, 3.39 miles away. Sartori Memorial Hospital is the next nearest, 5.38 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are A&P Food Store, 3.32 miles away, and CVS Pharmacy, 3.32 miles away. Allen Hospital and Infusion Services are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Ablm Dental Office and Robert L Anderson DDS are 3.25 miles and 4.67 miles away. As for vision care, Black & White is 4.91 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Hoing-Rice Park is 3.39 miles away, and Hartman Reserve is 4.16 miles away. Waterloo Community Playhouse is 5.2 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Allen College – Barrett Library, 3.07 miles from Pillar of Cedar Valley.
Nearby places of worship include Mount Vernon Community Bible Church and Seventh Day Adventist Church. The former is 1.19 miles, and the latter is 2.15 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Gray’s Barber Shop is 2.89 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including East China and SUBWAY, 3.04 miles and 3.07 miles away. McDonald’s and Z’s Restaurant & Lounge are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Conagra Brands is 2.23 miles away, and Hy-Vee is 3.16 miles away. Culligan and Prime Mart are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 2.95 miles away, or Check ‘N Go, 3.07 miles away. Veridian Credit Union and Regions are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Waterloo
July was Waterloo’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 85°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 3°F.
The city saw 35.72 inches of precipitation, 42.5 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 68% over the last 12 months.