Nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA has 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 3 have a 5-star overall rating, and 6 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
Meth-Wick Health Center1625 Brendelwood Drive · Non profit - Other	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	69	None
West Ridge Care Center3131 F Avenue NW · For profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	60	None
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center1420 Unitypoint Way · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	46	None
The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids5710 Dean Road SW · For profit - Limited Liability company	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	40	None
Hallmar Village8900 C Avenue NE · Non profit - Church related	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	55	1 ($11,960)
Harmony Cedar Rapids1940 First Avenue NE · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	96	1 ($10,509)
Living Center West1050 4th Avenue SE · Non profit - Corporation	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	94	3 ($91,680)
Cottage Grove Place2115 First Avenue SE · Non profit - Other	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	64	1 ($44,526)
Heritage Specialty Care200 Clive Drive SW · For profit - Corporation	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	171	1 ($14,365)
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center6420 Council Street NE · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	130	2 ($55,222)

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Cedar Rapids

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 10, 2026 · Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 10, 2026 · Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 10, 2026 · Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 10, 2026 · Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 10, 2026 · Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center · F0690 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 23, 2026 · Hallmar Village · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 28, 2026 · Heritage Specialty Care · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 28, 2026 · Heritage Specialty Care · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 28, 2026 · Heritage Specialty Care · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.May 28, 2026 · Heritage Specialty Care · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in Cedar Rapids

Which nursing home in Cedar Rapids has the highest Medicare rating?

Meth-Wick Health Center, West Ridge Care Center and St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center share the highest overall rating in Cedar Rapids: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Cedar Rapids have been fined?

6 of the 10 have been fined in the last three years, $228,262 in all. The most was $91,680, at Living Center West.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Cedar Rapids?

Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in Cedar Rapids is the largest?

Heritage Specialty Care, with 171 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.