Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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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.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,154 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 25 | 64 | 9,106 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,303 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 8 | 14 | 1,771 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 4 | 11 | 685 | 85 | 92% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 535 | 66 | 72% | 4.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 56 | 61% | 9.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 510 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 419 | 61 | 66% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 154 | 26 | 28% | 5.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 129 | 60 | 65% | 2.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 107 | 16 | 17% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 22 | 24% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 24 | 26% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 13 | 14% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 3% | 6.2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Historical financial and operational data for Aura Independent Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Room Sizes: 668 / 826 / 963 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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Transportation Services
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Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Christine Cross serves as the Executive Director at Aura Independent Living, leading the community with a commitment to excellence and resident well-being. She is part of the Aura Team dedicated to providing a warm and supportive environment for all residents.
3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Aura Independent Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Aura Independent Living is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Aura Independent Living is in the Noelridge Park neighborhood.
Aura Independent Living has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
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Aura Independent Living is located at 4110 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
(319) 304-1300 will put you in contact with the team at Aura Independent Living.
Yes — Aura Independent Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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