Meth Wick Health Center

Q: What neighborhood is Meth Wick Health Center in?

Meth Wick Health Center is in the Oakhill Jackson neighborhood of Cedar Rapids.

Q: Is Meth Wick Health Center in a walkable area?

Meth Wick Health Center has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the license number of Meth Wick Health Center?

According to IA state health department records, Meth Wick Health Center's license number is 570440.

Q: When does Meth Wick Health Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Meth Wick Health Center's license expires on February 20, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Meth Wick Health Center?

Meth Wick Health Center's occupancy is 88%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Meth Wick Health Center?

No, Meth Wick Health Center has a no-pet policy.

Q: What is the best email address for Meth Wick Health Center?

The team at Meth Wick Health Center can be reached at njedlicka@methwick.org.

Overview of Meth Wick Health Center

Meth-Wick Health Center is a 69-bed skilled nursing facility at 1625 Brendelwood Drive in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Managed by the non-profit Meth-Wick Community and led by administrator Holly Lear, the center is part of a 65-acre continuing care retirement community (CCRC) serving Linn County. The campus provides a complete continuum of care, including independent and assisted living, with an 88% occupancy rate that significantly exceeds the state average.

The facility is CMS-certified and holds a 5-star overall rating, reflecting performance categorized as “Much Above Average”. Between 2020 and 2025, state inspections yielded a per-inspection average of 0.8 deficiencies, less than half the Iowa average of 1.8. Annual surveys in both 2024 and 2025 resulted in zero deficiencies. While a 2023 investigation identified a single citation regarding the storage of a controlled medication, the facility has no record of fines or immediate jeopardy findings in recent years.

Clinical Profile and StaffingStaffing levels are a primary strength, with total nursing hours at 5 hours 4 minutes per resident day—well above the Iowa average of 3 hours 48 minutes. Registered Nurse (RN) hours are particularly high at 1 hour 9 minutes, 56% above the state average, which ensures robust clinical oversight.

Clinical services coordinate short-term rehabilitation, specialized memory care, and bariatric accommodations, supported by 24-hour medical monitoring and on-site therapy.

The campus offers a mission-driven residential setting with varied apartment layouts and specialized nursing suites in “The Woodlands” wing. Shared services include nutritional meal plans with restaurant-style dining, a dedicated Town Center for social gathering, and comprehensive wellness and recreation programs.

Residents have access to housekeeping, personal laundry, and scheduled transportation for medical and social needs within the Cedar Rapids metro area.

Interested individuals should evaluate the current bedside care standards during an on-site visit to witness the community’s high staffing ratios. It is advisable to ask the administrator about current availability and waitlist procedures, as the facility’s strong 2026 quality ratings and 5-star performance often result in high demand for its skilled nursing and rehabilitation suites.

Facility Direct Line (319) 297-8655

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	1h 13m per day	▲ 66% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
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.	12m per day	▼ 65% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
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 57m per day	▲ 56% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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 32m per day	▲ 35% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	3m per day	▲ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
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.	44m per day	▲ 47% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

69-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 79 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

88%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

61 / 69

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceMay 1, 1962

ExpirationFebruary 20, 2027

CountyLinn

License Number570440

CMS Certification Number165542

Certification TypeFALSE

Meth Wick Health Center is administered by Nicholas Jedlicka.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Email njedlicka@methwick.org

Fax3193645033

Pets not allowed

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 11 deficiencies 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection July 17, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	11	27	This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (11 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 59% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	1.8	4.5	This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.8 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 60% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.8	1.8	This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 56% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	14	15	This facility has had 7% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (14 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 7% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 17, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies.
The October 26, 2023 inspection cited two deficiencies for failing to update care plans for diet and high-risk medications and improper food handling during meal service.
The April 10, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated a deficiency for unsecured lorazepam, a controlled drug, during a medication count.

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Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.17

89% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.13

94% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community 45.4%

10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

0.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Meth Wick Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

CMS & IA Dept. of Health data


Meth Wick Community	NH AL IL MC RC SNF	Cedar Rapids (The Meth-Wick Community)	69 Facility 69 IA AVG 71 Rank #167 / 406	81.4% Facility 81.4% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #115 / 379	+26%	5.96 Facility 5.96 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #6 / 245	+23%	+39%	$0 Facility $0 IA AVG $53.4k Rank #1 / 251	3 Facility 3 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #8 / 244	1.5 Facility 1.5 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #13 / 244	-	56	-	23 Facility 23 IA AVG 45 Rank #405 / 528	Meth Wick Community	$18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024 Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #8 / 246	$10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024 Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #8 / 246	56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024 Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #144 / 246	165542
West Ridge Care Center	NH MC SNF	Cedar Rapids	60 Facility 60 IA AVG 71 Rank #213 / 406	75.0% Facility 75.0% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #163 / 379	+16%	4.88 Facility 4.88 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #51 / 245	+31%	+14%	$0 Facility $0 IA AVG $53.4k Rank #1 / 251	5 Facility 5 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #19 / 244	2.5 Facility 2.5 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #55 / 244	-	45	-	48 Facility 48 IA AVG 45 Rank #241 / 528	Elaine Sample	$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #78 / 246	$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #85 / 246	53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #161 / 246	165567
Terrace Glen Village	NH AL IL SNF	Marion (Flynn)	40 Facility 40 IA AVG 71 Rank #324 / 406	95.0% Facility 95.0% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #17 / 379	+47%	4.48 Facility 4.48 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #79 / 245	+20%	+4%	$12.2k Facility $12.2k IA AVG $53.4k Rank #165 / 251	14 Facility 14 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #101 / 244	4.7 Facility 4.7 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #160 / 244	4	38	A	14 Facility 14 IA AVG 45 Rank #444 / 528	Abernathy Family Farms LLC	$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #76 / 246	$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #92 / 246	48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #189 / 246	165625
The Views of Marion	NH AL MC SNF	Marion	60 Facility 60 IA AVG 71 Rank #213 / 406	48.3% Facility 48.3% IA AVG 64.7 Rank #273 / 379	-25%	4.15 Facility 4.15 IA AVG 4.30 Rank #138 / 245	-35%	-3%	$0 Facility $0 IA AVG $53.4k Rank #1 / 251	12 Facility 12 IA AVG 21.7 Rank #83 / 244	3.0 Facility 3.0 IA AVG 4.1 Rank #78 / 244	-	29	-	37 Facility 37 IA AVG 45 Rank #315 / 528	Dallas Urbain	$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $7.0M Rank #57 / 246	$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG $3.1M Rank #90 / 246	41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 IA AVG 46.3% Rank #207 / 246	165626

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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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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

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.

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

What neighborhood is Meth Wick Health Center in?

Meth Wick Health Center is in the Oakhill Jackson neighborhood of Cedar Rapids.

Is Meth Wick Health Center in a walkable area?

Meth Wick Health Center has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Meth Wick Health Center?

According to IA state health department records, Meth Wick Health Center's license number is 570440.

When does Meth Wick Health Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Meth Wick Health Center's license expires on February 20, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Meth Wick Health Center?

Meth Wick Health Center's occupancy is 88%.

Are pets allowed at Meth Wick Health Center?

No, Meth Wick Health Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Meth Wick Health Center?

The team at Meth Wick Health Center can be reached at njedlicka@methwick.org.

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