The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

31 Reviews

2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022

$$$

6325 Rockwell Dr NE

Cedar Rapids

52402

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

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4.6 31

Jan 2022-06-26 I went to The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. It was nice. The people were nice. But it wasn't my favorite one. It seemed a lot larger than the other one. They have full kitchens in the apartments. They have like refrigerator, stove, and sink and stuff in there. The person who toured me around was very nice. They have outdoor spaces. They had a lot of stuff. They had a pool, a fitness area, and a billiard room. They had a lot of amenities there. However, they only provide two meals. I visited this facility

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Virgil 2022-03-18 My mom is moving into The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. It's a very nice place. The staff is very helpful. We really liked the room that we picked out for her; it's very nice room. We checked two other facilities, but Keystones was by far the best. We went to the memory care unit and the assisted living. They have get-togethers and bingo, and they have a theater room where they play movies during the day. Without eating there, it appears to me as though that their dining is excellent. They also have nice outdoors areas where people can have flowers and things like that. I visited this facility

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Melanie 2021-06-23 The Keystones of Cedar Rapids was very well kept up. The reason it's a 4 to me is that it is a little bit too big for my mom. I think she's going to need that smaller community feel. Their facilities were nice. They had a theater room and all of that fun stuff. I talked to more than three people there, and they were very nice. They came up to chat with me. I did not get to try the food, but I got to see it. Food-wise, I'd say it's probably not very good. It has a lot of gravy. They were getting ready to do a fitness class when we came in. They were just wrapping up painting flowerpots, and I believe next week they're going to be planting flowers in those and putting them into the courtyard area. They actually gave me a sheet with all of the activities. I visited this facility

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Chuck 2020-10-28 My father is on a waiting list at The Keystone of Cedar Rapids. We toured it ourselves. It was nice, it looked good, and it was acceptable. We've heard good things about it from a lot of people. The location was one of the factors, and they seemed to have everything we needed, all the different care levels. The staff member was very good, and she was excellent. I visited this facility

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Becky 2020-04-10 We chose Keystone Cedars for my sister. It's a really nice place. We got interested in it because the employees and residents all seemed to have the same level of happiness. There wasn't anybody who was grumpy, and we saw lots of smiles, happy people, employees talking to one another and the residents, and the residents were laughing. It was very clean, bright, with lots of activities, and it looked like a pretty good match for my sister. They had a pretty big room, a living room, kitchen, dining area, and they offered some rooms that had a sitting area with windows all around. They had a nice courtyard with bird nests, butterfly houses, and stuff like that. It looked like a really inviting place where you might have a nice garden in your own backyard. They had an activity room and a dementia wing too, and that is reassuring that when she needs it, they have extra care right there in the same building. It had a nice layout, structure, and it's really homey. I visited this facility

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Dawn 2019-10-03 My tour at Keystone Cedars was very positive. The living atmosphere of the community is very communal, welcoming, and very nice. The staff member who assisted me during the tour was very knowledgeable, patient, and caring. Their dining area was open, bright, and sunny. It was nice. They have several things to keep the residents active like music and pet therapy, and they have a nice outdoor area. I visited this facility

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Murphy19 2019-09-16 My dad lived at Keystone Cedars and thoroughly enjoyed living there before he passed away, and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting him. The staff were so friendly and everyone we met in the halls knew his name. His apartment gave him plenty of space to call his own and the windows were low enough that he could look out the window from his favorite chair. A great variety of daily activities were available for residents and I loved that the facility had a library, movie theater and beautiful fish pond to visit. I miss visiting Keystone Cedars and the staff...it is a very warm and inviting place! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Liser08 2019-01-31 My father just moved to Keystone Cedars. He called me the other day, and talked my ear off. He could tell me enough about his spacious apartment and how busy he was. He told me he really loves it in his new apartment. The staff made it easy to move. And they told me they just love my Dad. I would recommend this place to everyone. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Angie 2019-01-21 We love Keystone Cedars. It's beautiful. Trish was very accommodating and friendly, and we exchanged lots of phone calls. She was always quick to get right back to me and answer our questions. It was really nice working with her. We got a tour one time while the residents were eating, and they were playing bingo the next time we visited. Everyone seemed happy there. I visited this facility

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Sheran 2018-01-29 Keystone Cedars' staff was very helpful, excellent, and answered all my questions. The cafeteria had a wide range and variety for the residents. It was a very nice place. The grounds were very nice. They had a swimming pool that was accessible with a whirlpool. The rooms were larger than in other facilities, and very clean. The residents said the food was excellent and well-balanced with fruits, vegetables and grains. They had everything that you should have. I visited this facility

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kristinakelley1112 2017-06-23 The decision of where to move a loved one can be quite daunting. This process, however, was made so much easier after visiting Keystone Cedars. It was a unanimous choice once we had seen the grounds, saw the accommodations, tasted the food and had talked with the staff members. Everything about Keystone Cedars is amazing! Mom loves her apartment! She loves to show it off. It did not take long for her to refer to it as "home". I enjoy dining there when i can because the food is second to none. Great choices every day. And the aides and other staff members ~ they are kind, compassionate, patient and you can tell they love their jobs. The are dedicated to providing friendly and efficient care. Activities ~ they certainly have them! The activity directors are genius at coming up with things that are interesting, fun and engaging. They have done flower arrangements, multi-media art pieces, painting, coloring. They play games a lot. One day they had "glamour shots" ... complete with accessories! At least once a week they get in the van and go for a ride -- just to get out and see the world for an hour or so. And they are always bringing people in the entertain or educate. Once a week we get together and say the rosary. There are movie days - complete with some of the best warm popcorn you will ever have! Special days are celebrated in unique ways ~ and family members are always encouraged to join in. Their goal must be to make every resident feel relevant, give them opportunity to socialize and keep them engaged. They certainly succeed at all. Bottom line is: they truly care. It is sort of like they become part of the family. My mom has shown herself to be quite the artist. She raised seven kids, so she probably just did not have the time to do anything like what she is doing. But she loves the projects. She makes bracelets and does a lot of drawing and coloring and painting. I went into her room about two weeks ago. She had just done 2 paintings that were all black on off-white paper. They were very abstract. She did not seem pleased with them, but then I asked if I could have them. She reluctantly agreed, warning me though that they were not that great. I matted and framed them. I gave them to one of my brothers who lives far enough away that he does not get to see all she does. He was very touched. It was a one of a kind gift that she had done just a week before I brought them to him. He will proudly hang them. And when I showed her the picture of how they turned out and him holding them, she was thrilled and so proud. The point, I guess, is that the fine folks at Keystone know how to encourage and engage the residents. Where we were reluctant and apprehensive going into moving her, we are now confident that we made the best decision, and that she is in the best place. She is socializing. She is learning. She has friends. And she is so well cared for. It is not all about our piece of mind. The most important part is that she loves it there. She is blossoming before our eyes. And that is worth everything to us. And that is a testament to the people that make up the Keystone Cedars staff - though I hesitate to call them that. They are like family. They are an excellent group of people. And they are fun. We feel so fortunate that we made the decision we did! She is very happy! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Joyce Conley 2016-12-28 No matter who you meet at Keystone, there is a cheerful smile and a willingness to help in what ever way you need. This would be a far better world if we could just spread the love found at Keystone to the far corners of the globe. I feel very fortunate to be at Keystone! I am/was a resident of this facility

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Richard460018 2016-12-15 We picked out Keystone Cedars. My mother knew two ladies there who were very happy with the facility, and I think that made a big difference. She likes the rooms and the activities. They visited different places, like Walmart and to the grocery store. They have a library and play bingo. We ate lunch there, and she liked what they had. They had a choice of fried chicken or Salisbury steak, lettuce salad, or a soup, and dessert. If you didn’t like their choice of two entrees, they had a chef salad or you could order a hamburger. There was a lady that took us around who was very nice, very pleasant, and answered all of our questions, so we were happy with her. She gave us all the information. We’re very happy with Keystone Cedars. My mother likes it. I visited this facility

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caring visitor35 2016-02-29 Keystone was very nice and probably one of the better ones we’ve seen. We only really met the executive director. We spent a little time with her and she was very helpful. And she used the written materials that describe the facility well. We toured a typical apartment and also the memory care unit. They were very nice and nice sized; probably more the one-bedroom as opposed to the studio. The studio looked too much like a dormitory room and there’s not much to it, but the apartments were like a two-room area, one being the living room, kitchen area, and then the bedroom area and, of course, the bathroom. They seemed satisfactory for a person to live in. We saw some very nicely decorated areas and some nice residents who would probably be good friends to my mother. They did have activities that if someone is socially inclined there would be things to do as well as opportunities to leave the facility for shopping and things like that. I visited this facility

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Cynthia117608350 2015-12-16 Keystone Cedars is a beautiful facility, I think it’s fairly new. The rooms were kind of small. The price was more expensive than the other facilities we’ve visited, and so we were less impressed with that. The dining room was just OK. They have a shuttle to take residents to places. I would recommend it to my aunt, who is wealthy, because this is the perfect place for her. She would really like it. It seemed a little more upscale for my mother. I visited this facility

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Delores.M 2015-11-30 The lady showed me a couple of rooms at Keystone Cedars. We didn’t walk outside but she showed me the walking area they had available outside. The sizes were good, and they had a nice dining area and nice options for meals. They were all very good showing me around. That was a really nice neighborhood there, and had little, private outdoor spaces. It’s somewhat secluded, and yet there was a lot of things around it. It was very nice, kind of back in a cul-de-sac so that it was private. It was very nice and pleasant to look at. Everybody was very friendly. I visited this facility

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Sandy110267850 2015-08-05 I moved mom to Keystone Cedars Assisted Living. The place is clean and nicely appointed. It's a very comfortable place to live in. I felt that it's a place that she would enjoy living in. I am a friend or relative of a resident

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Bob G. 2015-02-25 Apartment: clean, quiet, very comfortable. Fitness room and pool: very clean and well-maintained. Activity room, Library, Clubhouse: very clean and comfortable. Food: excellent selection of drinks, salads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Residents: all appear happy and friendly. Similar to a cruise ship experience. Staff: open, pleasant, caring, and helpful. I am/was a resident of this facility

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Joy Brecht 2015-02-20 There is not enough room here to write about how fantastic "Cedar" is. I have nothing but praise for the staff and the care my dad got when he lived there. He loved his apartment and everyone there. Need assisted living for a loved one? Keystone Cedars is the place. I am a friend or relative of a resident

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Mary S. Ernst 2015-02-17 Moving my mother to an assisted facility was difficult for me. Now I know it was the best move. Cedars is inviting, well run, and friendly. Residents are a top priority for all staff. Wonderful care, great meals, varied activities and services. I am a friend or relative of a resident

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RICHARD MILLS, son of former resident 2015-02-04 When it became necessary for my mother to live in an assisted living facility, the idea was met with resistance and negativity. However, the country-like view from her room, the decor of the facility, the friendliness of the other residents, and the personal caring of the staff had her calling Keystone Cedars "home" within a short time. We experienced peace of mind, knowing she was in a physically safe environment that provided many opportunities and experiences that enriched her life. We are so grateful for the high level of competence in management and medical personnel. On a personal note, we have appreciated the availability of a guest room when we visited from out of state. I am a friend or relative of resident

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Margaret49 2014-12-27 Delightful living place, clean, and very good staff. Good food, well served, and lots of entrees to choose from. Excellent activities available and very homey atmosphere. Happy to be a resident. I am/was a resident of this facility

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Ken & Joan 2014-12-17 5 star services, facility, residents, and staff. Wonderful swimming pool, and good food with 5 selections. Frequent entertainment with a nice variety. Good place to call home. I am/was a resident of this facility

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Dixie5 2014-12-17 It's very clean and comfortable. Good and caring staff. There are many things to do and nice entertainment. Needs improvement in food quality and serving temperature. I am/was a resident of this facility

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Joseph16 2014-01-31 When I visited Keystone Cedars, I was happy with what I saw there. I believed the head of the nursing department was the one who gave me the tour. We talked for about an hour and a half about what they did and what was best. They had very nice units. There were activities but I did not see any entertainment during my visit. However, I looked for a place with memory care and nursing care because it won't be long before my wife would need the nursing care. Nonetheless, I would recommend this facility to others. I visited this facility

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Jennifer20 2013-07-26 My wife and I visited Keystone Cedars and we liked it. It is clean. The staff was very good, very cordial and inviting. They wanted us to stay there but the place was carpeted. It would be nice if they had non-carpeted floors and bigger rooms. I visited this facility

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A3M8X8Y4TK8HKU 2012-07-23 The facility seemed to be okay. It was clean everywhere that I saw. The staff was friendly enought, but didnt seem extremely enthusiastic. THough, how could you be when you are surrounded by death. The amenities were good enough. They also had daily activites the member could go to in order to interact with others and get some mental stimulation. The food seemed really cheap for how much my parents were paying to keep him there. In his condition, Im sure he wasnt affected by any conditions in this place. I am a friend or relative of a resident

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Cartha 2022-04-02 The Keystones of Cedar Rapids was very clean and neat. The lady who gave the tour was terrific. They had a lot of amenities like a pool, a bar area where you can go and socialize, and lots of classes like knitting and things like that. Plus, they had bus groups that go to the grocery stores or to casinos. They also had planned hospital visits or doctor visits. (You can take the bus if you need to.) It's really set up nicely. I visited this facility

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Terry 2021-08-12 I went to tour The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. The staff was very friendly, and I was really impressed. They had a really nice PowerPoint to show. I was in a group setting, so they had a presentation. It was very informative with actual study information. Then I did get a tour, and the place is beautiful with lots of activities. I really like that. They had a pool and a beautiful dining room. They're playing bingo, and the residents seem very happy. We just thought it was overall a really nice place, but unfortunately we decided we're going to move my dad to Georgia (where there's more family that can come visit). I went into one of the rooms, and it was a one-bedroom. It was spacious and it had a full kitchen, a washer and a dryer, and a full bathroom. It was like a nice one-bedroom apartment with a little balcony, so it was very nice. The facility was homey and beautifully decorated. We walked around and the residents were able to put their personal items on their door, so it was a little more individualized for them. There's a nice little courtyard in the middle that people could do stuff. The atmosphere was really nice and very comfortable. There were some puzzles in the hallway and little things to do in the seating areas. Another thing that I really liked about the place was they said they have a bus that they take their residents grocery shopping, doctor's appointments, and things like that. It is really handy, so family members don't always have to come and take them. They're little more independent. The staff said sometimes if they didn't have an errand to do, they would just take them for a ride just to get them out and drive around. Sometimes they stop for ice cream, so I thought that was kind of nice that they are willing to let their residents sort of have the freedom to get out of the place if they want to (if they're not able to drive). My tour was pretty good and pretty solid. They served us a meal, and the meal was very good. I did not get a chance to take a look at the menu or the food options. They didn't really show that or talk too much about that. That would probably be one of my big things. If I were going to be my dad in there, I would definitely want to know if they have more options about what we were served. I would love to have more buffet style or restaurant style, where you get to choose your item. The staff members were all wonderful and very friendly. I visited this facility

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Kathleen 2021-06-24 The Keystones of Cedar Rapids was very pleasant and welcoming, and all together a really wonderful place. But then I found out that it didn't take pets. They have exercise for the residents and they have a swimming pool. I visited this facility

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Judy 2022-05-27 I have visited The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. Their assisted living was fine, but their memory care was very depressing. I saw both assisted living and memory care. I was trying to get my husband into assisted living, but he didn't qualify. The memory care was very depressing. The nurses were very knowledgeable. I was impressed with them. It was just the facility that I did not like. They have a salon, but that's about all I remember. Upkeep was very good. The rooms were very small though. They're smaller in the memory care unit. It's very centrally located, so it has a great location. It's convenient to pretty much everything. I visited this facility

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Assisted Living Reviews for The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

June 26, 2022

By Jan

I visited this facility

I went to The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. It was nice. The people were nice. But it wasn't my favorite one. It seemed a lot larger than the other one. They have full kitchens in the apartments. They have like refrigerator, stove, and sink and stuff in there. The person who toured me around was very nice. They have outdoor spaces. They had a lot of stuff. They had a pool, a fitness area, and a billiard room. They had a lot of amenities there. However, they only provide two meals.

Provider Response

Thank you for visiting us, Jan! Giving you a tour was our pleasure and we appreciate you giving us a review. It sounds like you got a great look at our community, homes, and amenities. You are right - there is a whole lot to do here! We love to help keep our residents happy, active, and engaged in life-fulfilling opportunities each day. Having multiple amenities, a beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious apartments, entertainment, social and active lifestyle opportunities plus so much more helps us create that atmosphere for our residents. Again, thank you for your review, Jan!

March 18, 2022

By Virgil

I visited this facility

My mom is moving into The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. It's a very nice place. The staff is very helpful. We really liked the room that we picked out for her; it's very nice room. We checked two other facilities, but Keystones was by far the best. We went to the memory care unit and the assisted living. They have get-togethers and bingo, and they have a theater room where they play movies during the day. Without eating there, it appears to me as though that their dining is excellent. They also have nice outdoors areas where people can have flowers and things like that.

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing your experience visiting us! We are thrilled to have your mom move in with us and we are certain she will enjoy being a part of the Keystone family; our activities and amenities are just the tip of the iceberg of all the fun and life-fulfilling moments she will get to experience. It is humbling to hear that Keystone was the best community out of all the places you toured, it means a lot to us for you to share that. We hope you will join her for a meal soon because our executive chef is always serving nutritious and delicious meals and our staff would love to get to know all of your mothers' loved ones. Hope to see you soon!

June 23, 2021

By Melanie

I visited this facility

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids was very well kept up. The reason it's a 4 to me is that it is a little bit too big for my mom. I think she's going to need that smaller community feel. Their facilities were nice. They had a theater room and all of that fun stuff. I talked to more than three people there, and they were very nice. They came up to chat with me. I did not get to try the food, but I got to see it. Food-wise, I'd say it's probably not very good. It has a lot of gravy. They were getting ready to do a fitness class when we came in. They were just wrapping up painting flowerpots, and I believe next week they're going to be planting flowers in those and putting them into the courtyard area. They actually gave me a sheet with all of the activities.

October 28, 2020

By Chuck

I visited this facility

My father is on a waiting list at The Keystone of Cedar Rapids. We toured it ourselves. It was nice, it looked good, and it was acceptable. We've heard good things about it from a lot of people. The location was one of the factors, and they seemed to have everything we needed, all the different care levels. The staff member was very good, and she was excellent.

April 10, 2020

By Becky

I visited this facility

We chose Keystone Cedars for my sister. It's a really nice place. We got interested in it because the employees and residents all seemed to have the same level of happiness. There wasn't anybody who was grumpy, and we saw lots of smiles, happy people, employees talking to one another and the residents, and the residents were laughing. It was very clean, bright, with lots of activities, and it looked like a pretty good match for my sister. They had a pretty big room, a living room, kitchen, dining area, and they offered some rooms that had a sitting area with windows all around. They had a nice courtyard with bird nests, butterfly houses, and stuff like that. It looked like a really inviting place where you might have a nice garden in your own backyard. They had an activity room and a dementia wing too, and that is reassuring that when she needs it, they have extra care right there in the same building. It had a nice layout, structure, and it's really homey.

Provider Response

Thank you Becky for your kind words. We appreciate you feel the same way we do, we have wonderful residents and employees.

October 03, 2019

By Dawn

I visited this facility

My tour at Keystone Cedars was very positive. The living atmosphere of the community is very communal, welcoming, and very nice. The staff member who assisted me during the tour was very knowledgeable, patient, and caring. Their dining area was open, bright, and sunny. It was nice. They have several things to keep the residents active like music and pet therapy, and they have a nice outdoor area.

Provider Response

Thank you for your review Dawn! So happy your visit was warm and welcoming!

September 16, 2019

By Murphy19

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My dad lived at Keystone Cedars and thoroughly enjoyed living there before he passed away, and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting him. The staff were so friendly and everyone we met in the halls knew his name. His apartment gave him plenty of space to call his own and the windows were low enough that he could look out the window from his favorite chair. A great variety of daily activities were available for residents and I loved that the facility had a library, movie theater and beautiful fish pond to visit. I miss visiting Keystone Cedars and the staff...it is a very warm and inviting place!

Provider Response

We loved having him at Keystone and he is missed by all! Thank you for your kind words!

January 31, 2019

By Liser08

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father just moved to Keystone Cedars. He called me the other day, and talked my ear off. He could tell me enough about his spacious apartment and how busy he was. He told me he really loves it in his new apartment. The staff made it easy to move. And they told me they just love my Dad. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Provider Response

We appreciate your kind words. Thank you for choosing The Keystones of Cedar Rapids!

January 21, 2019

By Angie

I visited this facility

We love Keystone Cedars. It's beautiful. Trish was very accommodating and friendly, and we exchanged lots of phone calls. She was always quick to get right back to me and answer our questions. It was really nice working with her. We got a tour one time while the residents were eating, and they were playing bingo the next time we visited. Everyone seemed happy there.

Provider Response

Thank so much Angie. We are so thankful for your feedback. We love what we do at the Keystones!

January 29, 2018

By Sheran

I visited this facility

Keystone Cedars' staff was very helpful, excellent, and answered all my questions. The cafeteria had a wide range and variety for the residents. It was a very nice place. The grounds were very nice. They had a swimming pool that was accessible with a whirlpool. The rooms were larger than in other facilities, and very clean. The residents said the food was excellent and well-balanced with fruits, vegetables and grains. They had everything that you should have.

Provider Response

Thank you so much Sheran, we are so glad you enjoyed the tour. We would love for you to come and join us for lunch sometime...

June 23, 2017

By kristinakelley1112

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The decision of where to move a loved one can be quite daunting. This process, however, was made so much easier after visiting Keystone Cedars. It was a unanimous choice once we had seen the grounds, saw the accommodations, tasted the food and had talked with the staff members. Everything about Keystone Cedars is amazing! Mom loves her apartment! She loves to show it off. It did not take long for her to refer to it as "home". I enjoy dining there when i can because the food is second to none. Great choices every day. And the aides and other staff members ~ they are kind, compassionate, patient and you can tell they love their jobs. The are dedicated to providing friendly and efficient care. Activities ~ they certainly have them! The activity directors are genius at coming up with things that are interesting, fun and engaging. They have done flower arrangements, multi-media art pieces, painting, coloring. They play games a lot. One day they had "glamour shots" ... complete with accessories! At least once a week they get in the van and go for a ride -- just to get out and see the world for an hour or so. And they are always bringing people in the entertain or educate. Once a week we get together and say the rosary. There are movie days - complete with some of the best warm popcorn you will ever have! Special days are celebrated in unique ways ~ and family members are always encouraged to join in. Their goal must be to make every resident feel relevant, give them opportunity to socialize and keep them engaged. They certainly succeed at all. Bottom line is: they truly care. It is sort of like they become part of the family. My mom has shown herself to be quite the artist. She raised seven kids, so she probably just did not have the time to do anything like what she is doing. But she loves the projects. She makes bracelets and does a lot of drawing and coloring and painting. I went into her room about two weeks ago. She had just done 2 paintings that were all black on off-white paper. They were very abstract. She did not seem pleased with them, but then I asked if I could have them. She reluctantly agreed, warning me though that they were not that great. I matted and framed them. I gave them to one of my brothers who lives far enough away that he does not get to see all she does. He was very touched. It was a one of a kind gift that she had done just a week before I brought them to him. He will proudly hang them. And when I showed her the picture of how they turned out and him holding them, she was thrilled and so proud. The point, I guess, is that the fine folks at Keystone know how to encourage and engage the residents. Where we were reluctant and apprehensive going into moving her, we are now confident that we made the best decision, and that she is in the best place. She is socializing. She is learning. She has friends. And she is so well cared for. It is not all about our piece of mind. The most important part is that she loves it there. She is blossoming before our eyes. And that is worth everything to us. And that is a testament to the people that make up the Keystone Cedars staff - though I hesitate to call them that. They are like family. They are an excellent group of people. And they are fun. We feel so fortunate that we made the decision we did! She is very happy!

Provider Response

Thank you for the review! We are so glad you chose Keystone!

December 28, 2016

By Joyce Conley

I am/was a resident of this facility

No matter who you meet at Keystone, there is a cheerful smile and a willingness to help in what ever way you need. This would be a far better world if we could just spread the love found at Keystone to the far corners of the globe. I feel very fortunate to be at Keystone!

Provider Response

We are so fortunate to have YOU here Joyce!

December 15, 2016

By Richard460018

I visited this facility

We picked out Keystone Cedars. My mother knew two ladies there who were very happy with the facility, and I think that made a big difference. She likes the rooms and the activities. They visited different places, like Walmart and to the grocery store. They have a library and play bingo. We ate lunch there, and she liked what they had. They had a choice of fried chicken or Salisbury steak, lettuce salad, or a soup, and dessert. If you didn’t like their choice of two entrees, they had a chef salad or you could order a hamburger. There was a lady that took us around who was very nice, very pleasant, and answered all of our questions, so we were happy with her. She gave us all the information. We’re very happy with Keystone Cedars. My mother likes it.

Provider Response

So glad your mom enjoys living at Keystone!

February 29, 2016

By caring visitor35

I visited this facility

Keystone was very nice and probably one of the better ones we’ve seen. We only really met the executive director. We spent a little time with her and she was very helpful. And she used the written materials that describe the facility well. We toured a typical apartment and also the memory care unit. They were very nice and nice sized; probably more the one-bedroom as opposed to the studio. The studio looked too much like a dormitory room and there’s not much to it, but the apartments were like a two-room area, one being the living room, kitchen area, and then the bedroom area and, of course, the bathroom. They seemed satisfactory for a person to live in. We saw some very nicely decorated areas and some nice residents who would probably be good friends to my mother. They did have activities that if someone is socially inclined there would be things to do as well as opportunities to leave the facility for shopping and things like that.

Provider Response

Thank you for the review.

December 16, 2015

By Cynthia117608350

I visited this facility

Keystone Cedars is a beautiful facility, I think it’s fairly new. The rooms were kind of small. The price was more expensive than the other facilities we’ve visited, and so we were less impressed with that. The dining room was just OK. They have a shuttle to take residents to places. I would recommend it to my aunt, who is wealthy, because this is the perfect place for her. She would really like it. It seemed a little more upscale for my mother.

Provider Response

Thank You for your review. All feedback is appreciated and welcomed.

November 30, 2015

By Delores.M

I visited this facility

The lady showed me a couple of rooms at Keystone Cedars. We didn’t walk outside but she showed me the walking area they had available outside. The sizes were good, and they had a nice dining area and nice options for meals. They were all very good showing me around. That was a really nice neighborhood there, and had little, private outdoor spaces. It’s somewhat secluded, and yet there was a lot of things around it. It was very nice, kind of back in a cul-de-sac so that it was private. It was very nice and pleasant to look at. Everybody was very friendly.

Provider Response

Thank you for your review and kind words!

August 05, 2015

By Sandy110267850

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I moved mom to Keystone Cedars Assisted Living. The place is clean and nicely appointed. It's a very comfortable place to live in. I felt that it's a place that she would enjoy living in.

Provider Response

We appreciate your kind words!

February 25, 2015

By Bob G.

I am/was a resident of this facility

Apartment: clean, quiet, very comfortable. Fitness room and pool: very clean and well-maintained. Activity room, Library, Clubhouse: very clean and comfortable. Food: excellent selection of drinks, salads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Residents: all appear happy and friendly. Similar to a cruise ship experience. Staff: open, pleasant, caring, and helpful.

Provider Response

Thank you for the review!

February 20, 2015

By Joy Brecht

I am a friend or relative of a resident

There is not enough room here to write about how fantastic "Cedar" is. I have nothing but praise for the staff and the care my dad got when he lived there. He loved his apartment and everyone there. Need assisted living for a loved one? Keystone Cedars is the place.

Provider Response

Thank you Joy, for allowing us to care for your dad at Keystone. We value your caring words!

February 17, 2015

By Mary S. Ernst

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Moving my mother to an assisted facility was difficult for me. Now I know it was the best move. Cedars is inviting, well run, and friendly. Residents are a top priority for all staff. Wonderful care, great meals, varied activities and services.

Provider Response

We appreciated you taking time to share your experience with others, and thank you for letting us care for your mom!

February 04, 2015

By RICHARD MILLS, son of former resident

I am a friend or relative of resident

When it became necessary for my mother to live in an assisted living facility, the idea was met with resistance and negativity. However, the country-like view from her room, the decor of the facility, the friendliness of the other residents, and the personal caring of the staff had her calling Keystone Cedars "home" within a short time. We experienced peace of mind, knowing she was in a physically safe environment that provided many opportunities and experiences that enriched her life. We are so grateful for the high level of competence in management and medical personnel. On a personal note, we have appreciated the availability of a guest room when we visited from out of state.

Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad we were able to help your mom feel at home!

December 27, 2014

By Margaret49

I am/was a resident of this facility

Delightful living place, clean, and very good staff. Good food, well served, and lots of entrees to choose from. Excellent activities available and very homey atmosphere. Happy to be a resident.

Provider Response

It makes us happy to know you feel at home!

December 17, 2014

By Ken & Joan

I am/was a resident of this facility

5 star services, facility, residents, and staff. Wonderful swimming pool, and good food with 5 selections. Frequent entertainment with a nice variety. Good place to call home.

Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words!

December 17, 2014

By Dixie5

I am/was a resident of this facility

It's very clean and comfortable. Good and caring staff. There are many things to do and nice entertainment. Needs improvement in food quality and serving temperature.

Provider Response

Thank you for your review! We understand the quality of food is of utmost importance to our residents. We would love to discuss the specifics of your concerns with you in order to maximize the experience at Keystone!

January 31, 2014

By Joseph16

I visited this facility

When I visited Keystone Cedars, I was happy with what I saw there. I believed the head of the nursing department was the one who gave me the tour. We talked for about an hour and a half about what they did and what was best. They had very nice units. There were activities but I did not see any entertainment during my visit. However, I looked for a place with memory care and nursing care because it won't be long before my wife would need the nursing care. Nonetheless, I would recommend this facility to others.

Provider Response

Thank you kindly for sharing your experience with us. We offer a full schedule of activities for our residents. The monthly calendar can be viewed on our website at www.keystonesenior.com .

July 26, 2013

By Jennifer20

I visited this facility

My wife and I visited Keystone Cedars and we liked it. It is clean. The staff was very good, very cordial and inviting. They wanted us to stay there but the place was carpeted. It would be nice if they had non-carpeted floors and bigger rooms.

Provider Response

Thank you for your thoughts and kind words!

July 23, 2012

By A3M8X8Y4TK8HKU

I am a friend or relative of a resident

The facility seemed to be okay. It was clean everywhere that I saw. The staff was friendly enought, but didnt seem extremely enthusiastic. THough, how could you be when you are surrounded by death. The amenities were good enough. They also had daily activites the member could go to in order to interact with others and get some mental stimulation. The food seemed really cheap for how much my parents were paying to keep him there. In his condition, Im sure he wasnt affected by any conditions in this place.

Provider Response

Thank you for your comments. Keystone will continue to strive to provide the best quality care to our residents.

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Independent Living Reviews for The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

April 02, 2022

By Cartha

I visited this facility

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids was very clean and neat. The lady who gave the tour was terrific. They had a lot of amenities like a pool, a bar area where you can go and socialize, and lots of classes like knitting and things like that. Plus, they had bus groups that go to the grocery stores or to casinos. They also had planned hospital visits or doctor visits. (You can take the bus if you need to.) It's really set up nicely.

Provider Response

Cartha, thank you for sharing your experience with everyone - we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour as well as who you toured with! It sounds like you got a lovely look into some amazing things offered to residents and saw how much fun we are all having here at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. We take pride in being able to offer so many options to help our beloved residents live such fulfilled lives along with receiving the best care possible. Thank you for your kind review and we hope to see you again soon!

August 12, 2021

By Terry

I visited this facility

I went to tour The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. The staff was very friendly, and I was really impressed. They had a really nice PowerPoint to show. I was in a group setting, so they had a presentation. It was very informative with actual study information. Then I did get a tour, and the place is beautiful with lots of activities. I really like that. They had a pool and a beautiful dining room. They're playing bingo, and the residents seem very happy. We just thought it was overall a really nice place, but unfortunately we decided we're going to move my dad to Georgia (where there's more family that can come visit). I went into one of the rooms, and it was a one-bedroom. It was spacious and it had a full kitchen, a washer and a dryer, and a full bathroom. It was like a nice one-bedroom apartment with a little balcony, so it was very nice. The facility was homey and beautifully decorated. We walked around and the residents were able to put their personal items on their door, so it was a little more individualized for them. There's a nice little courtyard in the middle that people could do stuff. The atmosphere was really nice and very comfortable. There were some puzzles in the hallway and little things to do in the seating areas. Another thing that I really liked about the place was they said they have a bus that they take their residents grocery shopping, doctor's appointments, and things like that. It is really handy, so family members don't always have to come and take them. They're little more independent. The staff said sometimes if they didn't have an errand to do, they would just take them for a ride just to get them out and drive around. Sometimes they stop for ice cream, so I thought that was kind of nice that they are willing to let their residents sort of have the freedom to get out of the place if they want to (if they're not able to drive). My tour was pretty good and pretty solid. They served us a meal, and the meal was very good. I did not get a chance to take a look at the menu or the food options. They didn't really show that or talk too much about that. That would probably be one of my big things. If I were going to be my dad in there, I would definitely want to know if they have more options about what we were served. I would love to have more buffet style or restaurant style, where you get to choose your item. The staff members were all wonderful and very friendly.

Provider Response

Hi Terry, It sounds like you were able to really experience the Keystone difference while touring with us! Thank you for noticing little touches around our community such as games available and our residents' lovely personal touches to their space - we aim to provide a multitude of amenities and the feeling of a strong, active, fulfilled community life. As for our food and menu, we actually have an executive chef who provides meals that are nutritious and delicious, just like the meal you enjoyed while visiting us. We are able to cater to individual meal needs, preferences and restrictions that way, and our chef does a tremendous job of providing options that are unique and full of flavor. Meals are served in our dining room, hot and fresh with a few different choices daily - so no food sitting out in a buffet everyday, or frozen food service meals here! We take our residents health very seriously and a huge part of health and happiness is the proper nutrition that is also an enjoyable part of life. Thank you for coming to one of our complimentary information sessions and we truly appreciate you leaving such an insightful review for anyone that wants to know more about The Keystones Of Cedar Rapids.

June 24, 2021

By Kathleen

I visited this facility

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids was very pleasant and welcoming, and all together a really wonderful place. But then I found out that it didn't take pets. They have exercise for the residents and they have a swimming pool.

Provider Response

Hi Kathleen, thank you for your review - we are so glad you got to visit our community! We are also glad you got to see some of our amazing amenities like our pool and fitness options. While we are unable to accommodate resident pets at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids, we know that the companionship and care of a pet brings great benefits to our residents. We are pleased to offer weekly pet therapy, and pets can visit and even stay overnight with approval. We also include much loved animal-related community outings and activities such as visits to Old McDonald’s farm, horse races and a community fair with farm animals on-site! We hope you'll be able to visit us again and see even more of our lovely property and welcoming community.

Memory Care Reviews for The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

May 27, 2022

By Judy

I visited this facility

I have visited The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. Their assisted living was fine, but their memory care was very depressing. I saw both assisted living and memory care. I was trying to get my husband into assisted living, but he didn't qualify. The memory care was very depressing. The nurses were very knowledgeable. I was impressed with them. It was just the facility that I did not like. They have a salon, but that's about all I remember. Upkeep was very good. The rooms were very small though. They're smaller in the memory care unit. It's very centrally located, so it has a great location. It's convenient to pretty much everything.

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Questions about The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

They go through Relias training, two- hour live dementia training and a lot of our monthly staff meetings are dementia specific. A total of 12 hours per year.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

80 to 85 years is the average age of our residents. What our residents love to do varies for sure but.. some of their favorite hobbies include bridge, book club, bible study, happy hour and of course join their fellow neighbors in the restaurant for all three meals that are prepared by Chef Dustin and his culinary team.

What programs or activities does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Live 2b Healthy is one of the senior fitness programs we offer at The Keystones as well as water aerobics and chair yoga. We also have walking clubs where they travel the country and keep track of the distances they have achieved. The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy also comes in monthly to do an art class with our residents. We often schedule outings to the diverse arts and cultural scene in Cedar Rapids for example; Museum of Art, Czech Village, African American Museum, Paramount, TCR. These are just to name a few. Weekly outings to our local grocery stores and retail shopping are also resident favorites. Several times a week you will also be able to enjoy a variety musical entertainment that is brought in for the convenience of our residents. Our residents also enjoy the diverse spiritual/religious programs that The Keystones offers

What places are near The Keystones of Cedar Rapids or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Our residents can easily walk to Target. If they are in the mood to go down memory lane and enjoy a McDonalds hamberger they could :)

What transportation services does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids offer to assisted living residents?

We provide transportation to and from medical appointments as well as activity outings

What makes the chef or dining program at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Our Culinary Department is lead by Chef Dustin. Hot, fresh breakfast every morning or if you're in the mood for a bagel, cereal etc. The residents do NO pre-ordering of any food, made fresh every meal. Restaurant style every day with many options to choose from

What safety features or security measures does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids offer to assisted living residents?

We do have security cameras in our buildings as well as secured doors.

How does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

By way of phone, mail, emails, care conferences. Our operational staff, as well as the nursing staff, work very closely with our residents and their families to keep them informed of any changes that may occur or affect the resident.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids during daytime and nighttime hours?

daytime including nurses you have up to 8 care staff per 76 apartments, evening 5 care staff and overnight 3 care staff

If The Keystones of Cedar Rapids accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We do not currently accommodate pets, other than those brought in to visit. We often have therapy dogs come in to visit the residents.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Our staff does Relias training that has be renewed every year

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

We have five caregivers during the day as well as the registered nurses, and 5 evening caregivers. Overnight we have three caregivers

What safety features or security measures does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids provide to protect residents who wander?

Our Memory Care is secured, you have to have the code to go in and out

What programs or activities does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Exercise, music, religious/spiritual programs, happy hour, resident council, culinary program, educational speakers, book club, bible study, theater, casino, art/craft. Numerous outings for shopping, the arts, cultural museums. You name it, our activity team will go just about anywhere you want to go, they love your suggestions....

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Our Director of Nursing does the initial assessment prior to move in. We then have the nurses do a 30 day, 90 day, and annually. If there is a change of condition between any of these scheduled assessments we will do one at that time as well.

What techniques does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Our caregivers serve them their meals as well as sit down with them and eat at the same time. They are able to encourage conversation and help prompt them to eat as well. These caregivers have been with them all morning at this point and are very aware of how their day has been

How does The Keystones of Cedar Rapids keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

This takes place from phone conversations, family care conferences etc. The relationship the residents/families have with nursing is very close.

Describe the neighborhood around The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

We are surrounded by homes and businesses, so a little of both.

Is The Keystones of Cedar Rapids affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We are not affiliated to any hospital but, work closely with the social workers at both Unity Point and Mercy Hospital

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Entry Fee
Assisted Living Starting At: $4725/month
Independent Living Starting At: $3450/month
Memory Care Starting At: $6575/month

Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
Studio Apartments
Housing Extra: Studios In Memory Care Only

Dining options

In Room Kitchenette
In Room Kitchens
Dining Room Shared Meals
Room Service For Meals

Features

Beauty Barber Shop
Computer Room
Resident Transportation
Party Space
Golf
Tv Room
Garden And Patio
Resident Parking
Pool
Spa

Cleaning services

Laundry For Linens
Private Cleaning Services
Housekeeping
Laundry For Clothing

Technology and entertainment

Cable In Rooms

Health services

Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
Medication Management
Physical Therapy
Nurse On Staff: Yes

Activities

Offsite Activities
Music
Games
Stories
Religious Services
Lectures Discussions
Book Clubs
Wii Sports
Tai Chi
Fitness Room
Yoga
Gardening
Cooking
Arts And Crafts

Financial guidance

Va Benefits Consultation
Financing Advice

Guest services

Guest Parking
Guests At Mealtime
Overnight Guests

Languages

English

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Respite Care
Minimum Age: Yes
Pets: No Pets Allowed

Range of services

Physical Therapy

Licenses

Licenses: Iowa Assisted Living License

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About The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

The Keystone Cedars is conveniently located on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids. Just a short drive away, you’ll find shopping, restaurants, churches, medical services and more.

Choose the perfect level of care. Live independently at Keystone Place, while knowing you can turn to Keystone Cedars down the road. Keystone Cedars provides both assisted living and memory care services.

Living at Keystone Place Independent Living is like being at home- only better. Our large apartments include full kitchens, laundry machines and your own spacious patio or deck. Dine at the restaurant, sit down with a good book in the library, stay connected to family and friends in the computer room, exercise in the fitness area or relax in the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Other services provided include a full-service salon, transportation, housekeeping and engaging scheduled activities.

At Keystone Cedars, you'll continue to live independently while enjoying peace of mind. Our assisted living community offers health care services tailored to you, provided by 24 hour staff. Keystone Cedars offers multiple levels of care, emergency pull cords in each apartment, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation to doctor appointments, three meals a day and a full calendar of activities. Keystone Cedars also offers a memory care area located in a comfortable and secure area with just fifteen apartments, ensuring specialized and attentive care.

What Makes Us Special

At Keystone Place and Keystone Cedars, there are many activities at your fingertips. You'll live life to the fullest among staff and neighbors who will come to feel like family. While enjoying a wealth of amenities, you'll know your health needs will be supported into the future.

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