Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
The 9 highest-rated nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, IA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Meth-Wick Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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West Ridge Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 20 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 13 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Hallmar Village
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 28 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $11,960 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Harmony Cedar Rapids
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 42 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $10,509 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Living Center West
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 49 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $91,680 in the last three years.
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Cottage Grove Place
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 14 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $44,526 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Heritage Specialty Care
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Iowa average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $14,365 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, IA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Meth-Wick Health Center ranks first in Cedar Rapids, IA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Cedar Rapids, IA?
9 homes in Cedar Rapids, IA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data