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Garnett Place
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cedar Rapids, IA
Aerial view of a senior living building with landscaped grounds Outdoor space with garden and seating area Bright dining area with tables set for residents Cozy bedroom with purple bedding and natural light Cozy common area with comfortable seating and large windows Cozy living space with kitchen area and dining table An interior view of a kitchen with oak cabinets

Garnett Place

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cedar Rapids, IA
202 35Th St Dr Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Garnett Place

Garnett Place is a retirement community in Iowa that strives to create magical experiences in the lives of retirees. Situated near Elmcrest Country Club and Golf Course and Riverside Park, this community offers unique mundane retirement living amidst the changing seasons of Cedar Rapids. Garnett Place offers a range of senior lifestyles, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The open layout of the living spaces creates a personalized feel, with private bathrooms for added privacy. They also give access to a beautiful landscaped courtyard, allowing seniors to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. 

This home offers housekeeping, transportation, and dining services to make life easier for residents. They also provide wireless emergency pendants, 24-hour emergency response, garbage removal, and laundry services for added convenience. Seniors can even bring their furry friends along! Other amenities include a cinema, salon, and barber. The living spaces come equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a full kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave oven, and window coverings. If one wishes to live a meaningful and hassle free life, Garnett Place is the place to be.

Facility Direct Line (319) 458-5521
Facility Direct Line (319) 458-5521

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
13
Bed community size
49-bed community Rank #264 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 264th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #86 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 285 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #103 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd 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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
27%
Rank #354 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 354th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
13 / 49
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 4, 2001
ExpirationMay 4, 2027
CountyLinn
License NumberS0113
Year Opened05/04/2001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Garnett Place is administered by Jesse Sanford.

Contact Information

Email jsanford@garnettplace.net
Fax3192083339

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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.

Overall vs. IA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (41% above)
• State violations (443% above)
• Violations per inspection (129% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 3827 This facility has 41% more violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (38 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 41% worse
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 387 This facility has 443% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (38 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 443% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 4.82.1 This facility has 129% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.8 vs. IA avg 2.1).↑ 129% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (8 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer
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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Garnett Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Cedar Rapids

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
AL
IL
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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83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #103 / 362
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Cottage Grove Place
AL
IL
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%
Facility 92.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #36 / 362
-28
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #281 / 299
The Views of Marion
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
No
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 47
Rank #314 / 504
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 285
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #272 / 362
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Garnett Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Cedar Rapids
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 72
Rank #264 / 403
Yes
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 47
Rank #103 / 504
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #86 / 285
26.5%
Facility 26.5%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #354 / 362
-8
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 7
Rank #255 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Terrace Glen Village
AL
IL
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%
Facility 95.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #17 / 362
A13
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Garnett Place 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 Garnett Place

Is Garnett Place in a walkable area?

Garnett Place has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Garnett Place?

According to IA state health department records, Garnett Place's license number is S0113.

When does Garnett Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Garnett Place's license expires on May 4, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Garnett Place?

Garnett Place's occupancy is 27%.

How long has Garnett Place been in business?

Garnett Place has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Garnett Place?

Yes, Garnett Place allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Garnett Place?

The team at Garnett Place can be reached at jsanford@garnettplace.net.

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