The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is an Independent Living Home in Iowa
The Gardens of Cedar… is an Independent Living Home in Iowa
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is an Independent Living Home in Iowa
The Gardens of Cedar… is an Independent Living Home in Iowa
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is known for its faith-based values and selfless service to residents. Their mission is to provide exceptional care in assisted and memory care living. Their thoughtfully designed accommodations offer a range of options like studio deluxe, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. Each unit is equipped with individually controlled heating and air conditioning to ensure personalized comfort for our residents. Safety is paramount, with built-in emergency systems for added peace of mind.
The community features amenities such as medication management, pharmacy services, onsite podiatry, furnished apartments, and a beautiful courtyard with walking paths for residents to enjoy. They also have a variety of engaging spaces for relaxation and enrichment, including a library for book lovers, a chapel for quiet reflection, and salon services. Their restaurant-style dining offers delicious and nutritious meals, and the provided housekeeping services make sure every corner is spotless and safe.
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Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
Occupancy
Finance
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
House Specifics:
OperationsQuality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
About this community
ActiveAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is administrated by Chalee Michael.
Care Services
Contact Information
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
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.
21 visits/inspections
5 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 10 renewal/recertification inspections
- 5 complaint investigations
- 6 incident investigations
Iowa average: 15 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Inspection history
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5710 Dean Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 8.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 6.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 9 | 50 | 7,138 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2,145 | 90 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8 | 13 | 1,954 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 795 | 70 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 478 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 425 | 73 | 80% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 396 | 67 | 74% | 4.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 7 | 7 | 286 | 66 | 73% | 2.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 249 | 65 | 71% | 3.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 160 | 57 | 63% | 2.6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 26 | 29% | 3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 15 | 16% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 15% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 7% | 2.4 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Jan 2025)
Citation Severity Distribution
Top Deficiency Categories
Citation Sources
State Comparison (IA)
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0602 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Aug 16, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 14, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Mar 14, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Mar 14, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Sep 07, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Sep 07, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Sep 07, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Sep 07, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Sep 07, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Sep 07, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Jan 18, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Jan 18, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Resident Census by Payment Source
Programs & Services
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Penalties & Fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Sep 2023 - Sep 2023)
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors
Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Rural focus; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
Iowa Family Caregiver Support
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IA Specifics:Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Able Up Iowa
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
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