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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

5710 Dean Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 · Linn County

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids provides Independent and Assisted Living options as well as Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and Memory Care.

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 89% full (35 of 40 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cedar Rapids

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 35 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 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.00 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.86 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.2%, 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, and 1 federal fine totaling $19,383 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.00 hrs/resident/day)
  • No deficiencies at last standard survey
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

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
40
Avg. residents/day
35
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
165621

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

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Level of careMonthly costSource
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
4.00
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.86
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
42.2%
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
1 ($19,383)
Total penalties
1
Last standard survey
2026-01-22
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-01-09Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2024-08-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-07Fine$19,383

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
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths

Location

5710 Dean Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

How much does The Gardens of Cedar Rapids cost?

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids 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 The Gardens of Cedar Rapids's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates The Gardens of Cedar Rapids 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids?

Staff provide about 4.00 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids?

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does The Gardens of Cedar Rapids have availability?

Typically 89% full (35 of 40 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does The Gardens of Cedar Rapids offer?

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 40 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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