Grand Living at Indian Creek
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cedar Rapids, IA

Grand Living at Indian Creek

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview of Grand Living at Indian Creek

Grand Living at Indian Creek is a senior living community located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. The community is designed to provide a vibrant and engaging environment for seniors, with a focus on exceptional service and amenities.
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 264 Rank #2 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #211 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 286 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #475 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 475th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
8 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #252 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 252nd out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
50% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
133 / 264

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 25, 2019
ExpirationJanuary 25, 2028
CountyLinn
License NumberS0400

Ownership & Operating Entity

Grand Living at Indian Creek is administered by Dara Fishnick.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Wellness Center
Salon
Library
Recreation Area
Transportation
Activities
Live Entertainment
Specific ProgramsLUMINATIONS® Memory Care, In Grand Taste® Culinary, FACETS® Events and Activities, First Class Happiness®, Signature Programs, Winter With Us

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (143% above)
• Violations per inspection (93% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (37% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1727 This facility has 37% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 37% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 177 This facility has 143% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 3.41.76 This facility has 93% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.4 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 93% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (5 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Grand Living at Indian Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Grand Living at Indian Creek
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids
264
Facility 264
IA AVG 72
Rank #2 / 403
Yes
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 47
Rank #475 / 504
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 286
50.4%
Facility 50.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #252 / 362
5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
Boyson Heights Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 72
Rank #28 / 403
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 47
Rank #202 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
22.7%
Facility 22.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #360 / 362
4
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
Cottage Grove Place
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids (Oakhill Jackson)
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 72
Rank #100 / 403
Yes
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 47
Rank #50 / 504
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 19
Rank #62 / 286
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #202 / 362
5
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
Grand Living at Indian Creek
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 72
Rank #190 / 403
Yes
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 47
Rank #268 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 286
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #285 / 362
7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
The Views of Marion
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
No
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 47
Rank #314 / 504
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 286
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #272 / 362
3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Grand Living at Indian Creek 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Living at Indian Creek

Is Grand Living at Indian Creek in a walkable area?

Grand Living at Indian Creek has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Grand Living at Indian Creek?

According to IA state health department records, Grand Living at Indian Creek's license number is S0400.

When does Grand Living at Indian Creek's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Grand Living at Indian Creek's license expires on January 25, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Grand Living at Indian Creek?

Grand Living at Indian Creek's occupancy is 50%.

How long has Grand Living at Indian Creek been in business?

Grand Living at Indian Creek has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Grand Living at Indian Creek?

Yes, Grand Living at Indian Creek allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Grand Living at Indian Creek?

The team at Grand Living at Indian Creek can be reached at dfishnick@grandliving.com.

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