Northcrest Specialty Care
Nursing home in Waterloo, IA
📍 2001Health Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 2 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 4 / 5 Beds: 94 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Northcrest Specialty Care Overview
Northcrest Specialty Care has 94 certified beds in Waterloo, IA, placing it in the mid-sized range for nursing homes in the area.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 2 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 4 / 5.
Facility details include ownership listed as Non profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
No fines are listed in the available CMS data.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.699; nursing staff turnover: 43.7%.
Families in Waterloo often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Northcrest Specialty Care a Good Nursing Home?
Northcrest Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 4 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
Northcrest Specialty Care Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 4 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 55.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
Northcrest Specialty Care Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 165165
Address: 2001Health Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
County / Parish: Black Hawk
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 94
Average Residents Per Day: 81.1
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Northcrest Specialty Care
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.699
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.532
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.699, LPN hours: 0.532.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 43.7%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 60.0%
City: Waterloo
State: IA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 81.1, total nursing staff turnover: 43.7%, registered nurse turnover: 60.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Northcrest Specialty Care?
Northcrest Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5.
How many beds does Northcrest Specialty Care have?
Northcrest Specialty Care has 94 certified beds.
Is Northcrest Specialty Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Northcrest Specialty Care is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Northcrest Specialty Care located?
Northcrest Specialty Care is located at 2001Health Street, Waterloo, IA 50703.