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1224 13th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We know many people at Meth-Wick. They gave us a tour of two of their places in the assisted living, and we enjoyed them. However, we are so far down on the waiting list, it will be a couple of years before we go in there. They have a variety of very..."
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1940 First Avenue NE , Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
3.5
(6 reviews)
"My grandma stayed here twice. She was here a 1.5 years ago broke her leg couldn’t walk. The nurses and excellent therapy were able to get her strong enough to walk out. Her second stay was when we had to put her on hospice. The entire staff treated h..."
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200 CLIVE DRIVE SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3.1
(7 reviews)
"My husband is in Heritage Specialty Care. I like the concern and care that they show their patients. It's a very nice facility. It's clean, orderly, open, and bright. The staff is very congenial and patient. I'm very satisfied with the care. Value fo..."
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5710 Dean Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. It's ten minutes from my house and from my grandchildren, and that was a big thing. If she would have to go into assisted living, she does not need to move from the apartment that she's in, and that was ..."
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6420 Council Street NE , Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
3.3
(3 reviews)
"Northbrook Manor Care Center is doing a pretty good job taking good care of my sister as well as her basic needs. They have bingo on Wednesdays and a gathering where they sit in a circle and read the newspaper to them...."
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1050 4TH AVENUE SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My dad's wife is at St Luke's Living Center. The service is awesome and I really like it a lot. The facility is very clean. The staff was very professional and I am very confident that she's taken care of. I recommend it to others. ..."
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2115 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
We are a Life Care Community that offers all levels of care from Independent life style to long term care and skilled rehabilitation services.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Health Facility Database
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1220 FIFTH AVENUE SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
1.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother is in Living Center East now on hospice. The staff are very knowledgeable and very compassionate, and they do the best they can. The facility is clean. Her room overlooks the courtyard, and the birds are right outside of her window. It has ..."
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701 Tenth Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Health Facility Database
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500 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad spent three weeks in the Mercy Hospital stroke recovery while he was still in there. It was just a rehab facility, and it was all right. Most of the staff that worked there actually lived in our community, so we knew them personally. ..."
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401 Canton St NW, Shellsburg, IA 52332
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is in Rock Ridge Residential Care. It's a great place, it's very clean, and I think the nurses and the staff do a great job. The food seems okay, and we have no complaints. I know they have bingo and stuff...."
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104 E Fourth Street, Mechanicsville, IA 52306
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Mechanicsville Specialty Care. Its been very good. My mother is much better now and shes doing well. They take her out to eat, they play bingo, and she enjoys it. They do all kinds of things with her. I had one meal there and it was..."
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1301 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH, Vinton, IA 52349
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We knew some people who were at The Vinton Lutheran Home and my mother-in-law would be comfortable there. They had different rooms and they were nice. The staff were friendly to us. It was a good place to put her. ..."
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1 Oaknoll Court, Iowa City, IA 52246
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Oaknoll Retirement Residence is a very pleasant and nice place. The setting is really nice. There are several dining rooms and a number of activities. They have a theater and a pool. The studio room in my price range, was small and I would have to br..."
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2332 North Liberty Rd Ne, Coralville, IA 52241
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I want to thank Windmill Manor for caring for my husband the last two years. He had Louie bodies dementia and was in Garden Court. Their staff is amazing and became our family. I know at times he was more than a handful but they were always kind & p..."
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405 N 15th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA 52233
4.2
(8 reviews)
"Our sister was bedridden when we moved her to Hiawatha Care Center. The staff and employees were awesome and caring. We can’t say enough about the care she received while there. The staff always kept us informed about Nancy’s care. ..."
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605 Greenwood Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My sister went to Briarwood Health Care Center. They can do medication and do the rehabilitation. It is an older facility, but it's well kept up and it's bright. The walls are painted. Nothing's falling apart. The rooms are kind of institutional, but..."
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316 E Lincolnway St, Wheatland, IA 52777
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Wheatland Manor seems nice. The staff seems very competent and cheerful, and are taking good care of people. We were able to visit my father just through a screen. They opened up a window in the dining room, and we sat outside that window and talked ..."
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3207 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I chose Amana Retirement Community Lakeview Village. The price was much better and I didn't have to make a deposit. The staff was very good and it has a very good reputation. There's nursing home care, independent living and assisted living. I can ch..."
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523 EAST FIFTH STREET, Solon, IA 52333
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My husband is at Solon Nursing Care Center. He is diabetic, and so they call whenever his insulin level goes up or down, or they have to change his dosage. In terms of its physical appearance, I never smell anything bad when you walk in the door. It ..."
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Nursing Homes
blind bear
1.0
Review of Manorcare Health Services
My grandfather was transferred here and only survived less than 72 hours and their care. CNAs that were on the clock at the time of his death sat back and watched him die. Unfortunately he bled to...
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not good2
2.0
Review of Northbrook Manor Care Center
Under staffed. Not able to handle someone that can't walk by themselves. Doesn't respond in a timely manner to a fall alarm (took them 20 minutes). Fell out of bed 3 times. Was told I couldn't...
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Cindy Fetters
1.0
Review of Heritage Specialty Care
My husband was transferred to this facility for rehab after a month long stay at the UIHC. He has been there 3 days. He is completely bed ridden at this time so he needs help with everything. It...
Cedar Rapids is among the most affordable cities in Iowa for nursing home care. The average price of $6,540 for a semiprivate room is slightly under Iowa’s median cost of $6,570. Seniors in cities such as Waterloo ($7,118), Ames ($7,080) and Des Moines ($7,148) pay $540-$600 more each month for a semiprivate room than they would in Cedar Rapids. In Iowa City, skilled nursing facility care costs less at $6,859 per month, but this is still a few hundred dollars above the corresponding cost in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids
$6,540
Iowa
$6,570
The United States
$7,756
Iowa City
$6,859
Waterloo
$7,118
Ames
$7,080
Des Moines
$7,148
Nursing homes offer both private and semiprivate rooms. In Cedar Rapids, a private room costs $7,467 per month, while a shared room costs $6,540.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Moving a senior loved one to a nursing home can be a difficult choice, so it’s worth considering other types of senior care available in Cedar Rapids. At an average monthly price of $1,353, adult day health care is the most affordable option. Families might also consider hiring either a home care or home health care provider, which costs $5,148 per month, on average. Assisted living communities provide less restrictive residential care at an average monthly cost of $4,450, which is about $2,100-$3,000 less than nursing home care.
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,148
Adult day health care
$1,353
Assisted living
$4,450
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,540
Nursing home (private room)
$7,467
The resources below may allow older adults to delay transitioning to a nursing home, offer advice on financial assistance available in Cedar Rapids and aid seniors and their family members in making the right decisions about long-term care needs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (319) 369-7475 | SHIIP is a statewide program that provides older adults with free, unbiased information about Medicare. Fully trained counselors can help seniors understand their coverage options with Original Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans so they can make informed choices that meet their health care needs. They can also provide assistance with enrollment and understanding Medicare statements. |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | (800) 332-5934 | Seniors and their caregivers in Linn County can contact the Heritage Area Agency on Aging for an array of helpful services. Programs managed by Heritage include home-delivered meals for homebound seniors, caregiver support, options counseling and transportation services. |
| Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 236-1430 | This independent state-funded program provides advocacy and support for older adults who either live in or are considering moving to a long-term care facility. Ombudsmen can advise seniors and their caregivers about nursing homes and other care options in their area. They also investigate and help resolve complaints, advise residents about their rights and advocate to ensure that care is provided in accordance with state and national laws. |
| Iowa Legal Aid – Cedar Rapids | (800) 532-1275 | Staff at Iowa Legal Aid’s Cedar Rapids office provides free advice and representation in civil matters to residents aged 60 and over. The nonprofit organization also provides an online resource with information on an array of legal topics relevant to seniors, including public benefits, health and long-term care, credit concerns and consumer rights. |
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