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10 nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Linn County, with CMS star ratings.

nursing homes
10
average CMS stars
3
Medicaid certified
9
beds
825

Which Cedar Rapids nursing homes take Medicaid

9 of the 10 nursing homes in Cedar Rapids are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.

The rest are not Medicaid certified: The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids.

Star ratings across Cedar Rapids

The average overall CMS rating in Cedar Rapids is 3 stars.

Overall ratingNursing homes
5 of 54
4 of 50
3 of 51
2 of 52
1 of 53

All 10 nursing homes in Cedar Rapids

  1. Heritage Specialty Care200 Clive Drive SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 1 of 5 171 beds · 10 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 396-7171
  2. Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center6420 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 1 of 5 130 beds · 22 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicareSpecial focus candidate
    (319) 393-1447
  3. Harmony Cedar Rapids1940 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 2 of 5 96 beds · 11 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 364-5151
  4. Living Center West1050 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids 52403 3 of 5 94 beds · 3 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 366-8714
  5. Meth-Wick Health Center1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids 52405 5 of 5 69 beds · 4 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 365-9171
  6. Cottage Grove Place2115 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids 52402 1 of 5 64 beds · 9 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 363-2420
  7. West Ridge Care Center3131 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 5 of 5 60 beds · 0 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 390-3367
  8. Hallmar Village8900 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 2 of 5 55 beds · 8 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 369-4638
  9. St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center1420 Unitypoint Way, Cedar Rapids 52402 5 of 5 46 beds · 2 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (319) 366-8701
  10. The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids5710 Dean Road SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 5 of 5 40 beds · 2 cited at the last inspection Medicare
    (319) 632-1469

Cedar Rapids nursing homes with the best inspection results

Nursing homeHealth inspection starsCited at last visit
West Ridge Care Center 5 of 50
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center 4 of 52
The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids 4 of 52
Meth-Wick Health Center 4 of 54
Living Center West 2 of 53

Fines and abuse flags in Cedar Rapids

6 homes were fined $228,262 in total over 3 years, none carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.

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Who inspects nursing homes in Iowa

Iowa's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.

Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.

Questions families ask about Cedar Rapids

How much does a nursing home cost in Iowa?

A shared room has a Iowa median of $9,277 a month, a private room $10,038 (CareScout 2025).

Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Iowa?

Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.

How many nursing homes are in Cedar Rapids, IA?

10 certified homes with 825 beds.

Which nursing homes in Cedar Rapids have the best ratings?

Meth-Wick Health Center, West Ridge Care Center, St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center and The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids have 5 stars overall.

From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.