Meth Wick Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Cedar Rapids, IA
CMS overall rating Info 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.
Meth Wick Community

Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids

CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Meth Wick Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Meth Wick Community

Meth Wick Community is a place where life is brimming with vivid and authentic experiences. This not-for-profit community offers a range of senior living options including independent living, Independence Plus, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. The 68-acre wooded campus has been providing care since 1961. This home also places an emphasis on wellness, offering classes to help residents maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health. 

They house bariatric specialty suits to provide additional support for those who need it. Transportation services make it easy to get around, and the 14,000 square foot social hub is the perfect place to gather with friends and neighbors. The social hub features a library, fitness room, doctor’s office, and more. Residents can even join book clubs and bus trips and stay connected with donors and the community’s needs through the Legacy newsletter. Moreover, the facility is equipped with a Wick Endowment Fund to assist residents who have exhausted their resources. They strongly prioritize security and comfort, providing both total independence and total care in one place.

(319) 365-9171

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 63.2% Above IA avg.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 75.3% Above IA avg.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 40.9% Above IA avg.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 22.2% Above IA avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 6th out of 224 homes in Iowa.

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.
5h 58m per day
Rank #6 / 224Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 224 homes in Iowa.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 224 Iowa SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Iowa avg
+39%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 4h 34m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupancy rate 86.5% Rank #77 / 231Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 231 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its statewide rank out of 231. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 195 days
Occupancy rate
86.5% Rank #77 / 231Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 231 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its statewide rank out of 231. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
195 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20.9M
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20.9M Rank #8 / 226Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #10 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$10.9M
52.2% of revenue Rank #114 / 226Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.1M
Total costs $22.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #40 / 65Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 65 homes in Iowa.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIndependence Plus, Wellness & Recreation, Rehabilitation With Skilled Nursing Care, Transportation Services, Town Center, Bariatric Rooms

Types of Care at Meth Wick Community

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2023

Total health citations
3 Rank #9 / 224Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 224 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa state average, with a ranking across all 224 IA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
1.5 Rank #13 / 224Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 224 homes in Iowa.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 224 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

2 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 3 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

3 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 26, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Oct 26, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 10, 2023
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Meth Wick Community is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IA

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Meth Wick Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.87 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 173
Employees 88
Contractors 85
Staff to resident ratio 3.26:1
64% better than Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 7 hours
5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,103
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 98
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

8.3%

2,428 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 37 Registered Nurse: 15 Licensed Practical Nurse: 9 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant61379817,71391100%7.1
Registered Nurse1115264,77791100%7.8
Dietitian3031,0737684%6.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028536369%8
Licensed Practical Nurse49138486774%9.2
Speech Language Pathologist0665316470%3.9
Mental Health Service Worker1015156369%8.2
Administrator1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565662%8.1
Medication Aide/Technician2024426066%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2024075156%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0552456571%3.3
Physical Therapy Aide0112205965%3.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0111902527%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0441715864%2.8
Qualified Social Worker0551396470%1.9
Medical Director0113033%10
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112467%3.9
98 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
26 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 84%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 69%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 74%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 62%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 66%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 56%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 27%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 53
Medicare
3
5.7% of residents
Medicaid
7
13.2% of residents
Private pay or other
43
81.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.9
13% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.1
16% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.5%
28% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.1%
7% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.7%
25% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
9% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
62% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
60% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.7%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.1%
15% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 73.3%
22% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.1%
5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.3%
239% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.8%
28% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meth Wick Community

What neighborhood is Meth Wick Community in?

Meth Wick Community is in the The Meth-Wick Community neighborhood.

Is Meth Wick Community in a walkable area?

Meth Wick Community has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Meth Wick Community?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Meth Wick Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Meth Wick Community?

(319) 365-9171 will put you in contact with the team at Meth Wick Community.

Is Meth Wick Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Meth Wick Community is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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