The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids
5710 Dean Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 · (319) 632-1469
For profit - Limited Liability company · 40 certified beds
The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 0 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.January 9, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.January 9, 2025 · F0607 · 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
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 9, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 9, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.January 9, 2025 · F0761 · 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.August 16, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.16 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.16 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.9% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 34.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Meth-Wick Health Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- West Ridge Care Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hallmar Village Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Harmony Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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