Quick answers
- Is Cedar Vale licensed?
- Cedar Vale appears on the official license list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program”, license number S0211, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Cedar Vale have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 40. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Cedar Vale?
- 100 Poppe Lane, Nashua, IA 50658, Chickasaw County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Cedar Vale?
- (641) 435-4040, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City (about 10 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Apple Valley Assisted Living Charles City11 mi · Charles City, IA · capacity 42
- Riverside Senior Living11 mi · Charles City, IA · capacity 40
- Westside AL Suites12 mi · Clarksville, IA · capacity 24
- Linden Place AL14 mi · Waverly, IA · capacity 60
- Kensington Place15 mi · New Hampton, IA · capacity 68
- Whispering Willow AL16 mi · Fredericksburg, IA · capacity 52
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Floyd County Medical Center10 mi · Charles City, IA
- Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton13 mi · New Hampton, IA
- Waverly Health Center16 mi · Waverly, IA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program |
|---|---|
| License number | S0211 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 40 |
| Address | 100 Poppe Lane, Nashua, IA 50658 |
| County | Chickasaw |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (641) 435‑4040 |
| Licensing agency | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Iowa — Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances