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The Keystones of Cedar Rapids
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cedar Rapids, IA
Exterior view of The Keystones of Cedar Rapids facility Interior common area with seating and light fixtures Cozy common area with seating and natural light Dining room with tables set for a meal Outdoor patio area with seating and green space Cozy resident's bedroom with personal touches

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cedar Rapids, IA
6325 Rockwell Dr Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

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Offering a serene country resort experience, The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is a family-owned senior living community at 6325 Rockwell Drive NE in Cedar Rapids. With 30 beds and over two decades of operation, it caters to residents seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. With 12 of 30 beds filled, the home currently operates at 40 percent occupancy. The Walk Score of 33 means some nearby services are walkable, with most residents and visitors needing transportation for daily errands.

The facility holistically approaches senior care with 24/7-available trained care associates. Occupants benefit from valet service, personalized assistance, and monthly rental flexibility. The dining program features seasonal chef-prepared menus, and the community provides housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation for all residents. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments are tailored with comfort, and occupants have free parking when bringing their cars. The Keystones of Cedar Rapids offers a full set of social and recreational amenities to bolster an active lifestyle. A fitness center, indoor pool, hotel-style clubhouse, theater, and pub provide regular opportunities for occupants to stay sharp and connected, plus enjoy social activities. Such spaces mirror the community’s belief that engagement and lifestyle are crucial to thriving in later years.

Covering 22 years, the state inspection records record a pattern of deficiency findings. Inspections have tracked gaps in care documentation and updates to resident service plans, plus concerns around safety systems and elopement prevention measures. Families considering The Keystones of Cedar Rapids must review inspection details directly and ask management about how these areas are managed daily.

Administrator Lynn Nelson leads the community and can be reached for more information about accommodations and care options offered.

Facility Direct Line (319) 313-2056
Facility Direct Line (319) 313-2056
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 30 Rank #387 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #118 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th 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.
22 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #343 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd 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.
33 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #322 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd 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.
40% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
12 / 30

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
IssuanceJuly 19, 2004
CountyLinn
License NumberS0195
Year Opened07/19/2004

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is administered by Lynn Nelson.

Contact Information

Email lnelson@keystonesenior.com
Fax3193939501

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 (71% above)
• Violations per inspection (36% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (56% 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. 1227 This facility has 56% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 56% 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. 127 This facility has 71% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.41.76 This facility has 36% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.4 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 36% 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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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to The Keystones of Cedar Rapids'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.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 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
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 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
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 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
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
The Keystones of Cedar Rapids
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids (Rockwell Drive Northeast)
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 72
Rank #387 / 403
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 47
Rank #343 / 504
1 bed / 2 bed
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 19
Rank #118 / 286
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #322 / 362
5
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #295 / 299
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids 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 The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

What neighborhood is The Keystones of Cedar Rapids in?

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids is in the Rockwell Drive Northeast neighborhood of Cedar Rapids.

Is The Keystones of Cedar Rapids in a walkable area?

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Keystones of Cedar Rapids?

According to IA state health department records, The Keystones of Cedar Rapids's license number is S0195.

What is the occupancy rate at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids?

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids's occupancy is 40%.

How long has The Keystones of Cedar Rapids been in business?

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids?

No, The Keystones of Cedar Rapids has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Keystones of Cedar Rapids?

The team at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids can be reached at lnelson@keystonesenior.com.

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