Living Center West
1050 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 · (319) 366-8714
Non profit - Corporation · 94 certified beds
Living Center West has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $91,680 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 28, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 28, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 28, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 19 citations.
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.January 9, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.July 29, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 29, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 29, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 29, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.July 29, 2024 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 6, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 6, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 6, 2024 · F0686 · 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.June 6, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.June 6, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 8, 2024 · F0658 · 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.May 8, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 8, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 18, 2024 · F0689 · 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.October 12, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 12, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $19,610June 8, 2026
- Fine of $54,081May 8, 2024
- Fine of $17,989January 18, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 65 daysStarting May 28, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.82 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 61.4% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 94 |
| Average residents per day | 72.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Meth-Wick Health Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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- St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hallmar Village Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Living Center West on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.