Overview of Aura Independent Living

Live your best years at Aura Independent Living, a blissful retreat in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free living with dedicated services that aim to help with their chores.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy delicious and healthy dining options with a restaurant available from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. daily. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its wide range of amenities and a welcoming environment.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #145 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Pricing & Financial Information

Independent Living - One Bedroom$3,395 per month
Independent Living - Two Bedroom$3,995 per month

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 668 / 826 / 963 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Managed by Christine Cross

Executive Director

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Aura Independent Living'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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Meth Wick Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 72
Rank #167 / 403
No
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #404 / 504
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Cottage Grove Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids (Kenwood Park)
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 72
Rank #190 / 403
Yes
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 47
Rank #301 / 504
-
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 19
Rank #49 / 285
92.2% -22
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 295
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #277 / 295
Terrace Glen Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Marion (Flynn)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 72
Rank #323 / 403
Yes
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 47
Rank #442 / 504
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #200 / 285
95.0% A13
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 295
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #249 / 295
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 72
Rank #323 / 403
Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 47
Rank #480 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 19
Rank #267 / 285
87.5% -21
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 295
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #285 / 295
Aura Independent Living
IL
Cedar Rapids (Noelridge Park)-Yes
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 47
Rank #145 / 504
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Aura Independent Living 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 Aura Independent Living

What neighborhood is Aura Independent Living in?

Aura Independent Living is in the Noelridge Park neighborhood of Cedar Rapids.

Is Aura Independent Living in a walkable area?

Aura Independent Living has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Aura Independent Living?

Yes, Aura Independent Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Aura Independent Living?

Yes — there are 15 photos of Aura Independent Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Aura Independent Living?

Aura Independent Living is located at 4110 Center Point Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

What is the phone number of Aura Independent Living?

(319) 304-1300 will put you in contact with the team at Aura Independent Living.

Does Aura Independent Living provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Aura Independent Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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