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Families describe Newaldaya Lifescapes as a warm, caring skilled nursing and memory care community in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with staff who go out of their way to know residents personally, especially those living with dementia. Reviewers consistently praise the kindness of staff, good food, and proactive communication with families, giving the community a 4 out of 5 rating across 62 Google reviews.
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Newaldaya Lifescapes is a senior living community in Cedar Falls, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 62 reviews.
Newaldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, Iowa is a skilled nursing and long-term care community licensed for 112 residents. The facility specializes in memory care for individuals with dementia and provides post-acute rehabilitation services.
Families consistently praise the staff's genuine attentiveness and compassion. Multiple reviewers noted that staff members are proactive in understanding each resident's personal history and preferences, creating individualized care plans that help preserve dignity. One family wrote, "they have gone above and beyond to better understand who Dad was." Residents report feeling safe and well-supported, with staff responding quickly to needs. The community maintains an active schedule of activities designed to keep residents engaged, and visitors have noted the friendly, welcoming atmosphere throughout all departments.
Some families mentioned opportunities for improvement, including updated furnishings in certain areas and expanded amenities such as water exercise facilities. Transportation assistance beyond medical appointments was also identified as a potential enhancement. The community maintains a 4 out of 5 Google rating based on 62 family reviews.
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Sara Burnette
Mar 2026
Everyone was caring and polite. I went in for extra care after surgery. If I had a need, they did everything to make sure it was taken care of. They were so gentle! Everyone had smiles and were so friendly. The food was good too! Beds were comfortable enough. They were helpful to people visiting too.
Lori Kendrick
Mar 2026
NewAldaya Memory Care staff have been a Godsend to us as we navigate the challenges associated with caring for a loved one with dementia. They have gone above and beyond to better understand who Dad was and what his preferences were prior to dementia in order to personalize his care and help him maintain dignity.
Honest Reviewer
Jan 2026
Very cute place, the employees and residents are SUPER kind. The only reason for a star off is some areas need to be updated, there’s no pool for water exercise (helps people with pain), no pool tables, yet they do have a lot of fun activities. They also have to find their own rides unless it’s medical, I think they should offer rides for $10 to where they go and back. Other than that it’s a pretty decent place. God bless them for at least caring about the residents.
J Harken
Jan 2026
New Aldaya Memory Care has truly been a blessing for our family. Our mom has lived there for nearly two years while living with moderate to advanced dementia, and the care she receives has been exceptional. The staff is amazing, they genuinely love and care about each resident. They are proactive, thoughtful, and intentional about creating a comforting and safe environment that helps residents feel at ease and at home. The memory care team is also very welcoming to family and friends. We feel supported every step of the way and we wouldn’t want our mom anywhere else.
James Jacoby
Dec 2025
My friend is a resident here and is doing so great. All the staff from every department have been so nice to her. Any time she has a need they are right on the spot to address it. I know she feels very safe and at ease here. All her fellow residents have all been kind and caring also. She is a busy bee and they work hard to keep enough activities going to engage everyone. They are so great at reaching out to her contacts with any concerns or changes.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 23 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 4, 2026
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2025
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.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Newaldaya Lifescapes offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Newaldaya Lifescapes is located at 7511 University Avenue in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Families describe Newaldaya Lifescapes as a warm, caring skilled nursing and memory care community in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with staff who go out of their way to know residents personally, especially those living with dementia. Reviewers consistently praise the kindness of staff, good food, and proactive communication with families, giving the community a 4 out of 5 rating across 62 Google reviews.
Newaldaya Lifescapes had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 23 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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