Deficiency timeline
Northcrest Specialty Care
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Waterloo, IA. Newest events first.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0919: Environmental
Environment
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0636: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0640: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0926: Environmental
Environment
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected Mar 14, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0677: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Jul 3, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0692: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0887: Infection Control
Infection control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected Mar 1, 2025
- Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Oct 14, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0697: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 11, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0565: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0585: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0677: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0801: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0919: Environmental
Environment
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0550: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0578: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0636: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Aug 10, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Aug 10, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0686: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Aug 10, 2023
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