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Cottage Grove Place – Connections is a 36-bed memory care community at 2115 1st Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Administered by Jennifer Snook, the facility serves Linn County under license S0415, which is active through September 10, 2027. The facility currently reports 39% occupancy with 14 of 36 beds filled. Situated in a moderately walkable area, the location holds a Walk Score of 56.
Since 2020, the facility has recorded 21 deficiencies across five inspections, averaging 4.2 violations per review, which is 133% above the per-inspection average. While no recent reviews resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, the September 2025 recertification identified five deficiencies involving medication administration failures, incomplete resident evaluations, and outdated service plans. Additionally, CMS assigns the community a 2-star overall rating, noting health inspection performance 32% below state averages.
Clinical care is delivered through a non-profit model providing independent living, assisted living, and short-term rehabilitation. Although the facility maintains physical therapy levels 150% above the state average, long-stay residents experience pressure ulcers at a rate 102% above average and functional decline 57% worse than state benchmarks. A 2023 investigation substantiated seven violations, including social media confidentiality breaches and failure to meet eight-hour dementia-specific staff training requirements. The census primarily reflects short-term stays, with 40% of new residents utilizing Medicare and 60% paying privately.
The campus environment emphasizes a continuum of care that includes nursing services and chef-prepared meals. Historical records from 2020 and 2021 highlight foundational safety gaps, such as a resident elopement caused by a non-operational door alarm and failures to conduct staff background checks prior to hiring. Despite these challenges, the facility performs well in hospitalization prevention and vaccination compliance, and it has not incurred federal penalties in the past three years. Annual revenue is reported at $20.7 million, with a modest operating deficit of $55.7 thousand.
Prospective representatives should evaluate the community’s recent medication administration accuracy and the functionality of physical safety infrastructure during an on-site visit. It is important to confirm that all personnel have completed mandatory dementia education and to discuss the corrective steps taken regarding the 2025 service plan deficiencies. Families may contact the facility directly to verify current staffing stability and to review specific quality measures as they plan for care in 2026.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 38m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 34m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 17m per day | ▲ 30% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 2m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▲ 150% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 23m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Cottage Grove Place – Connections is administrated by Jennifer Snook.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 27 | This facility has 22% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (21 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 22% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 3.5 | 4.5 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (3.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 22% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.2 | 1.8 | This facility has 133% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (4.2 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 133% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 15 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (5 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025, identified deficiencies related to incident report policies, medication administration, tenant evaluations, and updating service plans. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with documentation, staff training, and tenant care, including failure to complete evaluations timely and incomplete incident reporting. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about regulatory compliance, staff training, and safety measures such as door alarms and confidentiality. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The pattern of deficiencies has persisted over time without clear improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsThese measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.11
25% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.64
69% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.0%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.5%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.0%
27% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.3%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
49.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Cottage Grove Place – Connections's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Cottage Grove Place – Connections is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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The legal owner and operator of Cottage Grove Place – Connections is No Related Entities Found.
Cottage Grove Place – Connections has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Cottage Grove Place – Connections's license number is S0415.
According to IA state health department records, Cottage Grove Place – Connections's license expires on September 10, 2027.
Cottage Grove Place – Connections's occupancy is 39%.
The team at Cottage Grove Place – Connections can be reached at [email protected].
Jennifer Snook is the administrator of Cottage Grove Place – Connections.
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