Show Inspection Reports
Total health inspections
6
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
Assisted Living Home
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
Assisted Living Home
Cottage Grove Place - Connections is a senior living community located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. The community emphasizes a worry-free living experience with a focus on health services and engaging activities.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
36
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
74.8%
Residents per day (avg)
57
Occupancy rate
74.8%
Residents per day (avg)
57
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$20.7M
Operating deficit
-$55.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$20,722,188.00
Operating deficit
$-55,653.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.0M
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.
$13.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.8M
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
License Date
September 9, 2019
License Expiration
September 10, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0415
CMS Certification Number:
165322
County:
Linn
Ownership & operating entity
Cottage Grove Place – Connections is administrated by Jennifer Snook.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3193623987
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Signature Dining, Programs & Amenities, Health Services, Community Events, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, LifeCare
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Chef-prepared meals are provided.
Meals Included
Yes
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
5 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:September 17, 2025
Compare Assisted Living around Cedar Rapids
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
-4%
-1%
+51%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 52404
70
No
-
JBRB INVESTMENTS LLC
113.6%
$9,361,909.00
$3,417,688.00
36.5%
33.70
4.2442
1
19
4
-4%-1%+51%
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
+25%
+8%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 52402
63
No
-
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
74.8%
$15,372,530.00
$7,005,878.00
45.6%
56.80
4.6247
-
20
-
+25%+8%-1%
Cottage Grove Place
+25%
+8%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Cedar Rapids
63
No
39
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
74.8%
$15,372,530.00
$7,005,878.00
45.6%
56.80
4.6247
-
20
-
+25%+8%-1%
Cottage Grove Place
+25%
+8%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 524026358
63
No
-
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
74.8%
$15,372,530.00
$7,005,878.00
45.6%
56.80
4.6247
-
20
-
+25%+8%-1%
Garnett Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Cedar Rapids
49
No
69
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 52404
Bed Count:
70
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
JBRB INVESTMENTS LLC
CCN:
165621
Occupancy:
113.6%
Home Revenue:
$9,361,909.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,417,688.00
Payroll %:
36.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
33.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2442
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+51%
+51%
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 52402
Bed Count:
63
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
CCN:
165322
Occupancy:
74.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,372,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,878.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6247
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Cottage Grove Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
MC
Community:
Cedar Rapids
Bed Count:
63
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
CCN:
165322
Occupancy:
74.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,372,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,878.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6247
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Cottage Grove Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 524026358
Bed Count:
63
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
CCN:
165322
Occupancy:
74.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,372,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,878.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6247
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
117
Total Staff
79
Employees
38
Contractors
26,844
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 7.6 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
81 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
23 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.2%
of total hours from contractors
3,532 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Registered Nurse: 10
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 10,548 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,145 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2,472 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 10 | 17 | 1,826 | 89 | 98% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,211 | 74 | 81% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 949 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 895 | 81 | 89% | 5.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 880 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 487 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 457 | 60 | 66% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 369 | 69 | 76% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 349 | 55 | 60% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 224 | 57 | 63% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 7% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 14% | 1.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
3.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation
Sep 30, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 30, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 01, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jul 09, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
59
Total Residents
Medicare
17
(28.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
1
(1.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
41
(69.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
16.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.0
57% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.8
57% worse 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
25.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.2%
34% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
35.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
35.9%
82% worse 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
40.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
40.3%
54% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
19% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.8%
102% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
75% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
20% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
67% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.7%
39% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
79% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
31% 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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Cottage Grove Place – Connections based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.8%
↑ 5.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$55,653
↑ ~$322K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,753,476
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-0.4%
↑ 2.4pp vs 2022
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