Total health inspections
7
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Aura Independent Living
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Cedar Rapids, IA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Aura Independent Living
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Cedar Rapids, IA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Aura Independent Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Aura Independent Living
Live your best years at Aura Independent Living, a blissful retreat in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free living with dedicated services that aim to help with their chores.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy delicious and healthy dining options with a restaurant available from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. daily. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its wide range of amenities and a welcoming environment.
Christine Cross serves as the Executive Director at Aura Independent Living, leading the community with a commitment to excellence and resident well-being. She is part of the Aura Team dedicated to providing a warm and supportive environment for all residents.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 17m per day
vs Iowa avg
-24%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 48m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
108 days
Occupancy rate
65.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
108 days
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.6M
Profit
$425.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.6M
Profit
$425.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.2M
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Specific ProgramsEvents & Entertainment, Services & Amenities, Pets, Restaurant, Our Team, News
Independent Living - One Bedroom$3,395 per month
Independent Living - Two Bedroom$3,995 per month
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 668 / 826 / 963 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at Aura Independent Living
Independent Living
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Iowa average 21.7
Citations per inspection
1.86
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
2
233% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Citations history (last 4 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Nov 06, 2025
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
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Staffing Data
Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
158
Employees
88
Contractors
70
Staff to resident ratio
3.22:1
62% better than Iowa average
Avg staff/day
29
Average shift
6.8 hours
8% worse than Iowa average
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,995
Nursing staff breakdown
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
89
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
16.1%
2,890 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 51
Licensed Practical Nurse: 11
Registered Nurse: 5
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 51 | 89 | 9,424 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 11 | 15 | 2,284 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 5 | 12 | 1,839 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 755 | 85 | 93% | 3.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 650 | 88 | 97% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 490 | 59 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 414 | 59 | 65% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 410 | 52 | 57% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 400 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 84 | 28 | 31% | 3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 67 | 25 | 27% | 2.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 59 | 20 | 22% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 12% | 2.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 9% | 2.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 3% | 6.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9% | 1 |
89 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
93%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
97%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
69%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
65%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
57%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
70%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
31%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
27%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
22%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
12%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
9%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
49
Medicare
1
2% of residents
Medicaid
30
61.2% of residents
Private pay or other
18
36.7% of residents
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.9
32% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.2
16% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.7%
22% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.9%
29% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.9%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
85% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
32% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
52% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
33.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
33.1%
753% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
31.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
31.4%
65% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.2%
7% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
73% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.7%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$14K
72% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
88% more payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$14K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 8, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 8, 2024
$14K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 8, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 8, 2024
8 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Aura Independent Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
65.2%
↑ 12.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$425.3K
↑ ~$193.8K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.5M
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.4%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aura Independent Living
What neighborhood is Aura Independent Living in?
Aura Independent Living is in the Noelridge Park neighborhood.
Is Aura Independent Living in a walkable area?
Aura Independent Living has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are there photos of Aura Independent Living?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Aura Independent Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Aura Independent Living?
Aura Independent Living is located at 4110 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
What is the phone number of Aura Independent Living?
(319) 304-1300 will put you in contact with the team at Aura Independent Living.
Is Aura Independent Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Aura Independent Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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