Cedar Rapids Nursing Homes

Finding the ideal Cedar Rapids assisted living facility (ALF) is easy with the right tools. We've provided those tools as well as an overview of what makes the "City of Five Seasons" special.

Among the city's over 3,300 acres of parks and 24 miles of trails, is the Ushers Ferry Historic Village, a 10-acre park complete with historic buildings depicting life in small town Iowa in the late 19^th century. Some of the walking trails include the 12-mile Cedar River Trail, Cherokee Trail and the Sac and Fox, along which you'll find the Indian Creek Nature Center. The Center's diverse terrain includes prairies, woodlands and wetlands as well as exhibits: an indoor honeybee hive and maple sugar house.

As a performing arts center, Cedar Rapids represents quite well. Orchestra Iowa, founded in 1921, performs 120 times throughout the year. And the Cedar Rapids Opera Theater hosts local, national and international performers. Other performance venues include the Theater Cedar Rapids, Old Creamery Theater Company, and the Starlighters II Theater.

One of the biggest factors to consider in your search for a Cedar Rapids assisted living facility will be cost. You're in luck here. The cost of living in Cedar Rapids is 9% lower than the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Cedar Rapids assisted living facility averages $3,159 a month compared with the national average of $3,300 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $5,072 month, while a semi-private averages $4,608. Both home health aide services homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,600 a month.

To get tips on selecting a Cedar Rapids assisted living facility, read, "How to Select a Facility."   Also, be sure to read the resident reviews on the different facilities.

Cedar Rapids has ten skilled nursing homes, but Medicare ratings show most fall short. The average rating is 1.8 stars out of five, with only one home rated four stars or better (the city's best is five stars). Five homes are rated two stars or lower. Families should know that most facilities here score poorly on federal ratings, which measure care quality.

Staffing data reveals significant gaps. Average nursing care is 3.6 hours per resident daily, with just 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is high at 52%, meaning staff change frequently. This turnover rate often impacts consistent care, a key factor families must consider alongside the low ratings.

The county has two hospitals with emergency departments (including St. Luke's), which is important for medical needs. Statewide, shared room nursing home costs average $55,480 yearly. Given the low average ratings, families should prioritize checking the single five-star home in Cedar Rapids and consider neighboring towns where better-rated options exist.