Living Center East
Nursing Home Facility
1220 Fifth Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Living Center East is a senior care community located in Cedar Rapids, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Cedar Rapids area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (319) 366-8701.
With 46 beds, Living Center East is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Cedar Rapids average about 78 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Cedar Rapids average about 2.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.
The community is located in Linn County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 6 problems at Living Center East. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Living Center East offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 37%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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