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Assisted Living Home

Cottage Grove Place

Assisted Living Home

Cottage Grove Place

2115 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 524026358 View map
Overview of Cottage Grove Place
Cottage Grove Place is an independent living community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It offers a variety of rental and LifeCare options, along with amenities and services designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. The community provides access to dining, social activities, and health services, ensuring a vibrant lifestyle.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Iowa average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 37m per day

This home provides 5% more nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 25m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 82

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 45.1%
Residents per day 37
Occupancy rate
45.1%
Residents per day
37

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20.7M
Operating deficit
-$55.7K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20,722,188.00
Operating deficit
$-55,653.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.0M
33.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.8M
Total costs $20.8M
Bed community size
82-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
45%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
37 / 82
Average residents 51 per day

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living Programs
Status Active
Issuance February 5, 1999
Expiration February 5, 2027
County: Linn

Additional licensing details

License number: S0035
CMS Certification Number: 165322
Awards: Voted Best Independent Living by U.S. News, Voted Best Short-Term Rehabilitation by U.S. News

Ownership & operating entity

Cottage Grove Place is administrated by Jennifer Snook.

Owner name: No Related Entities Found

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: 3193623987

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 62
Housekeeping: Yes
Linen Service: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
linen service
fitness center
library
landscaped courtyards
woodworking shop
salon & spa
lounges
club rooms
common areas
private movie theater
social
cultural & educational programs
pet-friendly community
24/7 staffing
emergency response

Programs & Activities

Activities
Residents enjoy a variety of clubs and frequent community events.
Specific Programs
Life at Cottage Grove Place, Signature Dining, Programs & Amenities, Health Services, Maps & Floor Plans, FAQs, Pricing, Gallery, Newsletter, Testimonials, Community Events

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dining options include a $450 monthly dining credit.
Contact Cottage Grove Place

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.

18 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:September 17, 2025

19 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Cottage Grove Place

The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025, identified deficiencies related to head injury policies, medication administration, and updating tenant evaluations and service plans. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with service plans, medication administration, documentation, and staff training, with some complaints substantiated regarding tenant evaluations and service plans. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for one in 2020 involving tenant evaluations and service plans, and another in 2008 related to medication administration and health assessments. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring themes around service plan management and medication practices, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations 20

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
3.33

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

5 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

20 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Sep 30, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 30, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 01, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Jul 09, 2024
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Cedar Rapids The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

Gardens of Cedar Rapids
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cedar Rapids
70
No
-
Cottage Grove Place
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cedar Rapids
63
No
-
Cottage Grove Place
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Cedar Rapids
63
No
39
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cedar Rapids
63
No
-
Garnett Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Cedar Rapids
49
No
69

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 117
Employees 79
Contractors 38
Staff to resident ratio 1.98:1
0% compared with Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 40
Average shift 7.4 hours
0% compared with Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 26,844
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

13.2%

3,532 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 10 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant3903910,54891100%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician160165,14591100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse8192,47291100%8.3
Registered Nurse710171,8268998%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0551,2117481%6.7
Nurse Practitioner2029496470%8
Physical Therapy Aide0558958189%5.6
Administrator2028806571%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015046369%8
Dental Services Staff1014886167%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014876268%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2024576066%6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0443696976%4.6
Qualified Social Worker0443495560%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0772245763%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112367%3.8
Medical Director011181314%1.4
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
16 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 81%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 89%
2 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 69%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 66%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 60%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 63%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
59 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
17 residents (28.8%)
Medicaid
1 resident (1.7%)
Private pay or other
41 residents (69.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.0
57% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 33.8
57% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.2%
34% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 35.9%
82% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 40.3%
54% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
19% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.8%
102% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
75% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
67% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.7%
39% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
79% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
31% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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