Best Memory Care in Cedar Rapids, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 23 memory care providers in Cedar Rapids, IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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
MC
AL
IL
Cedar Rapids
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 76
Rank #112 / 211
Yes
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 224
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
40.6%
Facility 40.6%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #135 / 193
D7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
The Views of Marion
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Marion
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 211
No
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 224
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #126 / 193
?3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
Boyson Heights Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Cedar Rapids
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 76
Rank #21 / 211
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #79 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 16
Rank #130 / 171
22.7%
Facility 22.7%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #191 / 193
B-4
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #36 / 193
Grand Living at Indian Creek
MC
AL
IL
Cedar Rapids
264
Facility 264
IA AVG 76
Rank #1 / 211
Yes
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 45
Rank #207 / 224
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
51.1%
Facility 51.1%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #119 / 193
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 193
West Ridge Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 211
No
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 45
Rank #99 / 224
-
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 16
Rank #12 / 171
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #76 / 193
A+17
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #79 / 193
The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living
MC
AL
Cedar Rapids
88
Facility 88
IA AVG 76
Rank #58 / 211
No
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 45
Rank #101 / 224
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 16
Rank #60 / 171
30.7%
Facility 30.7%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #179 / 193
B-3
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 6
Rank #141 / 193
Corridor Crossing Place
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Cedar Rapids
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 76
Rank #124 / 211
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 224
Private Rooms
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 16
Rank #15 / 171
-B-10
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 6
Rank #108 / 193
Meth Wick Health Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids (Oakhill Jackson)
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 76
Rank #98 / 211
No
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 45
Rank #21 / 224
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88.4%
Facility 88.4%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #36 / 193
-15
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #36 / 193
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 76
Rank #188 / 211
Yes
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 45
Rank #70 / 224
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #124 / 171
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #162 / 193
-5
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 193
Stoney Point Meadows
MC
AL
Cedar Rapids
176
Facility 176
IA AVG 76
Rank #5 / 211
Yes--
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 16
Rank #111 / 171
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
IA AVG 62.6%
Rank #108 / 193
-4
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 193

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other IA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 23 analyzed for Cedar Rapids. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Grand Living at Indian Creek

Grand Living at Indian Creek offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level of care can happen without leaving the community. The community has 64 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences; a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet when living at the community.

A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Multiple restaurant-style dining venues with chef-prepared meals give residents more than one on-site setting for meals, while a salon and spa provide personal care without leaving the community. Chauffeured transportation is also available for residents who do not drive themselves, and Dara Fishnick serves as the administrator.

Contact Grand Living at Indian Creek

Overview of The Views of Marion

Sixty beds, all private rooms, spread across a two-story building in Marion, Iowa: that’s the physical shape of The Views of Marion. The community covers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care, which means it’s built to hold residents across a wider range of needs than a single-care-type building would. Seven years in, it’s past the startup phase.

A Walk Score of 37 puts it in “somewhat walkable” territory, so most errands or outings mean a car ride rather than a short walk. Inside, though, safety features carry some of that weight back: personal emergency response systems and panic buttons give residents a way to call for help fast, and common areas mix indoor and outdoor space so there’s somewhere to go besides a private room.

Registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides each contribute to daily care, with nurse aides providing roughly two and a half hours of hands-on time per resident every day. That’s the category most families notice first, since it’s the most direct, hands-on part of care.

Right now, 29 of the 60 beds are filled, a 48% occupancy rate, and the average resident stays about six months. Medicare and private pay are both accepted. Dallas Urbain administers the community. State inspections, run by Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, have tended to center on medication management, staffing credentials, and how care gets documented.

Put together, The Views of Marion can be described as a nursing home built for a broad range of residents, from those needing intensive daily support to those in a shorter recovery stay, with staffing and safety infrastructure sized to match.

Contact The Views of Marion

Overview of Boyson Heights Senior Living

Boyson Heights Senior Living is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Cedar Rapids that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere while ensuring a kind of service where residents are treated like family; they create an environment that strives to provide compassionate and loving care to seniors. Boyson Heights encourages its residents to live a life of independence by making important lifestyle choices based on their personal preferences.

Boyson Heights offers a range of  amenities and services that make everyday living easier and more comfortable; community features include a library, wellness center, common areas, and lounge areas, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, and all around 24/7 care.

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Overview of Grand Living at Indian Creek

Grand Living at Indian Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 264 beds, bringing together more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller community. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Multiple restaurant-style dining venues serve chef-prepared meals, giving residents more than one on-site setting for meals. A pool and wellness center provide places for exercise, while salon services support personal care and outdoor recreation areas offer space for outdoor activity. Chauffeured transportation is available for scheduled travel, and LUMINATIONS® memory care and FACETS® Events and Activities are among the community’s named programs.

Dara Fishnick serves as the administrator.

Contact Grand Living at Indian Creek

Overview of West Ridge Care Center

West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, provides exceptional long-term care and top-notch short-term rehabilitation services that truly make a difference in the lives of older adults. With their skilled care and goal-oriented treatment programs, they strive to create a safe and fulfilling environment where residents can thrive. Their nursing home facilities are designed to reflect a warm and welcoming home-like atmosphere, with beautifully appointed residence rooms, inviting dining areas, and comfortable gathering spaces where meaningful connections can be formed.

They understand the importance of nursing home activities in promoting engagement and overall well-being. From arts and crafts to group outings and interactive games, there’s always something exciting happening. West Ridge Care Center also recognizes the importance of meeting nursing home requirements to ensure the highest standards of care. They offer occupational, physical, and speech therapy to promote optimal recovery and independence. Their social services team is always there to provide support and assistance, while the dietary services team ensures that every meal is delicious, nutritious, and tailored to individual needs. In collaboration with local hospice programs, they work closely to provide compassionate end-of-life care when needed, ensuring that every resident’s journey is respected and supported.

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Overview of The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living

The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the community may be a good fit for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

The community has 88 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed residential capacity. Bella Curtis serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 47 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. For a resident who no longer drives, routine trips outside the community would generally require transportation support.

Contact The Views of Cedar Rapids | RidgeView Assisted Living

Overview of Corridor Crossing Place

Corridor Crossing Place offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 61 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space.

A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Leah Fousek serves as the administrator, and the range of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

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Meth Wick Health Center

1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-2499
Overview of Meth Wick Health Center

Meth Wick Health Center offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cedar Rapids’s Oakhill Jackson neighborhood. Independent living means having a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available within one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. The community has 69 beds, and Nicholas Jedlicka serves as administrator.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy, while Transportation Services provide transportation through the community. A Walk Score of 79 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Meth Wick Health Center may be a good fit for someone who wants private independent living, needs increasing daily support, requires secured memory care, or may benefit from skilled nursing or a short respite stay.

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Overview of Cottage Grove Place – Connections

Cottage Grove Place, Connections offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Chef prepared meals are provided, giving residents prepared dining within the community. Short term rehabilitation offers a temporary stay focused on recovery, and respite care provides a short term option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 56 / 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet with them. Melissa Holyoake serves as the administrator.

Contact Cottage Grove Place – Connections

Stoney Point Meadows

1900 Stoney Point Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Overview of Stoney Point Meadows

Stoney Point Meadows, a 176-bed community in Cedar Rapids, IA, offers memory care and assisted living. Where dementia makes wandering likely, the memory care level secures the setting and supervises within it. Assisted living covers bathing, medication, and dressing, and a private living space remains the resident’s own.

One level answers a plain need for daily support; the other a need for supervision that dementia has created. Pets are allowed, and Dawn Martin has the administrator’s job.

Contact Stoney Point Meadows

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Cedar Rapids, IA

What is the average cost of memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Memory care communities in Cedar Rapids, IA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?

Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Iowa Medicaid cover memory care?

Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 23 memory care communities in Cedar Rapids, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

Memory Care in Cedar Rapids at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90