BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City
Home Care & Skilled Nursing · Cedar Rapids, IA

BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City

Home Care & Skilled Nursing · Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview of Brightstar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City

Located in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, BrightStar Care is a premier home care and medical staffing agency, unwavering in its commitment to delivering A Higher Standard of care to seniors under their watchful guidance. Their extensive range of services spans from in-home care to comprehensive medical staffing. 

Whether seniors are looking for a dependable care provider or a trusted staffing partner in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa area, BrightStar Care’s service is around the clock, 24/7, ready to provide the support and care seniors deserve. Every care team at BrightStar Care is meticulously overseen by a Registered Nurse, ensuring that the care provided is professional, compassionate, and deeply personal.

(319) 363-2721
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #152 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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License Details

AccreditationsJoint Commission Accredited, Best of Home Care Employer of Choice

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Medical Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIn-Home Care, Business Partnerships
Operating Hours24/7

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.44 miles to nearest hospital (Linn County VA Clinic)

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Home Care in Iowa

BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City is located in Cedar Rapids, 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).
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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.
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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).
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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).
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Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

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

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
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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.
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City

What neighborhood is BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City in?

BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City is in the Kenwood Park neighborhood.

Is BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City in a walkable area?

BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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What is the phone number of BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City?

(319) 363-2721 will put you in contact with the team at BrightStar Care of Cedar Rapids / Iowa City.

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