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Grand Living at Indian Creek is a 64-bed assisted living facility at 325 Collins Road SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Administered by Dara Fishnick, the community offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and a dedicated “Luminations” memory care program under license S0401. The facility currently reports approximately 47% occupancy with 30 residents, which is significantly lower than the state average of 75.4%. Its location carries a Walk Score of 44, making the community’s chauffeured transportation necessary for most local errands.
Records from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate a pattern of regulatory challenges. Since 2019, the campus has recorded 36 total deficiencies, an annual average of 5.1 that exceeds the state benchmark by 31%. A February 2025 inspection identified nine deficiencies, including unsecured narcotics and failures in fall response protocols. While no fines have been issued, earlier audits between 2021 and 2022 documented issues with staff training and incomplete background checks.
Care delivery at this facility is supported by a wellness center and professional staff available for 24-hour assistance. Recent state evaluations cited medication administration errors affecting multiple residents and incomplete service plan reviews. Despite these documentation gaps, the facility achieved a citations-per-inspection rate of zero for more severe “immediate jeopardy” categories in its most recent major survey. The care model emphasizes aging in place, allowing residents to receive increased support without changing apartments.
The residential environment is modeled after a hotel, featuring multiple dining venues, a grand library, and a private chapel. Shared amenities include a “Legends Club,” a spa, and an auditorium for social entertainment. While the building was sold in August 2025 as a “Class-A” asset, internal employee reviews highlight concerns regarding management stability and occasional food supply issues. The comunity remains pet-friendly and continues to offer diverse fitness and arts programs.
This environment suits seniors seeking a high-amenity, resort-style campus with integrated care transitions. Families evaluating Grand Living at Indian Creek should ask directly about the corrective actions taken following the February 2025 medication security citations and request a copy of the current staff training log for dementia care before making a placement decision.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Grand Living at Indian Creek is administrated by Joan Randall.
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.
| 36 | 27 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (36 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 5.1 | 3.9 | This facility has 31% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5.1 vs. IA avg 3.9).↑ 31% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 183% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 183% 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.
| 7 | 15 | This facility has 53% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 53% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 11, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to medication security, response to falls with injury, tenant care, medication administration, and service plan documentation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with medication administration, nurse reviews, tenant evaluations, and service plan development, as well as concerns about staff training and safety measures in the dementia-specific program. Complaint investigations substantiated problems with care following tenant injuries and medication handling, resulting in staff terminations in one case, but no fines or license actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, highlighting ongoing challenges in meeting program policies and tenant care requirements. The inspection history indicates persistent issues over time, with some repeated themes but no clear improvement trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Grand Living at Indian Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.23 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Cedar Rapids Dialysis)
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Grand Living at Indian Creek is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
| Grand Living at Indian Creek |
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.
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.
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 | 64 | Yes | 44 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#210 / 282 |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
IA AVG
63.6%
Rank
#293 / 393 | 7 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
6.3
Rank
#33 / 347 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 347 |
| The Views of Marion |
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).
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. | Marion | 60 | No | 37 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
19
Rank
#223 / 282 |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
IA AVG
63.6%
Rank
#277 / 393 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
6.3
Rank
#33 / 347 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 347 |
| The 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.
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 | 40 | Yes | 7 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
IA AVG
63.6%
Rank
#72 / 393 | 21 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6.3
Rank
#96 / 347 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#335 / 347 |
Grand Living at Indian Creek has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Grand Living at Indian Creek's license number is S0401.
According to IA state health department records, Grand Living at Indian Creek's license expires on January 25, 2028.
Grand Living at Indian Creek's occupancy is 47%.
The team at Grand Living at Indian Creek can be reached at [email protected].
Joan Randall is the administrator of Grand Living at Indian Creek.
Grand Living at Indian Creek has 64 beds.
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