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Meth-Wick Health Center

1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 · Linn County

Our 68 acre retirement community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care in Eastern Iowa.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Cedar Rapids's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Meth-Wick Health Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 69 certified beds and an average of about 56 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.15 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.07 hrs/resident/day)
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Cedar Rapids for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 69
Avg. residents/day: 56
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 165542

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,600–$10,770/mo (median $9,420)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,430–$7,690/mo (median $5,250)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cedar Rapids prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.07; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.15; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 44%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-07-17
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2023-10-26Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-10-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Library

Location

1625 Brendelwood Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Meth-Wick Health Center

How much does Meth-Wick Health Center cost?

Meth-Wick Health Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cedar Rapids, IA area typically runs $8,600–$10,770 per month (median $9,420, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Meth-Wick Health Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Meth-Wick Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Meth-Wick Health Center?

Staff provide about 5.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Meth-Wick Health Center?

Meth-Wick Health Center has 2 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Meth-Wick Health Center have availability?

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Meth-Wick Health Center offer?

Meth-Wick Health Center in Cedar Rapids, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 69 beds.

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