Ridgeview Assisted Living

Overview of Ridgeview Assisted Living

Administered by Bella Curtis, Ridgeview Assisted Living is an 88-bed assisted living community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With Michelle Van Dolah serving as administrator, the community sits on F Avenue NW, about 2.6 miles from the city center. Over its 26 years in operation, the home has become a settled part of the local care landscape, maintaining an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

The neighborhood scores 47 for walkability, meaning some nearby services are within walking distance, while most errands and appointments require transportation. The community’s location is easily accessible to shopping, dining, banking, and other daily needs in Cedar Rapids. The home offers a set of specialized care services: diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and ancillary services alongside core assisted living support. 24-hour-staffing ensures help is there all the time. It bolsters an active lifestyle with on- and off-site activities, comprising devotional programming for occupants who cherish spiritual connection. A daily routine of baking fresh bread, served at the noon meal, mirrors the facility’s attention to small comforts that make a place homely.

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s state inspections track the facility’s compliance with health and safety standards. For 22 years, Ridgeview Assisted Living has been operating under state oversight.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 88 Rank #90 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #125 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 286 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.
21 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #245 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th 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.
47 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 18, 2005
ExpirationJanuary 18, 2027
CountyLinn
License NumberS0205
Year Opened01/18/2005

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ridgeview Assisted Living is administered by Bella Curtis.

Contact Information

Fax3193964642

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (96% below)
• State violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (83% below)

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. 127 This facility has 96% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 96% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 17 This facility has 86% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.31.76 This facility has 83% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 83% better

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. 313 This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cedar Rapids's city center to Ridgeview Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
Boyson Heights Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 72
Rank #28 / 403
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 47
Rank #202 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
22.7%
Facility 22.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #360 / 362
-4
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
Ridgeview Assisted Living
AL
Cedar Rapids
88
Facility 88
IA AVG 72
Rank #90 / 403
No
47
Facility 47
IA AVG 47
Rank #245 / 504
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 19
Rank #125 / 286
-A+3
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #225 / 299
Cottage Grove Place
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cedar Rapids (Oakhill Jackson)
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 72
Rank #100 / 403
Yes
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 47
Rank #50 / 504
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 19
Rank #62 / 286
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #202 / 362
-5
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
Grand Living at Indian Creek
AL
IL
MC
Cedar Rapids
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 72
Rank #190 / 403
Yes
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 47
Rank #268 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 286
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #285 / 362
-7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 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 / 286
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #272 / 362
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Ridgeview Assisted Living 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 Ridgeview Assisted Living

Is Ridgeview Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Ridgeview Assisted Living has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ridgeview Assisted Living?

According to IA state health department records, Ridgeview Assisted Living's license number is S0205.

When does Ridgeview Assisted Living's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Ridgeview Assisted Living's license expires on January 18, 2027.

How long has Ridgeview Assisted Living been in business?

Ridgeview Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ridgeview Assisted Living?

No, Ridgeview Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Ridgeview Assisted Living?

The team at Ridgeview Assisted Living can be reached at bcurtis@viewsseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Ridgeview Assisted Living?

Bella Curtis is the administrator of Ridgeview Assisted Living.

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