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Senior Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Every licensed senior community in the Cedar Rapids, IA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.

24
Communities evaluated
10
Cities covered
7
5-star rated
3.2
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Cedar Rapids

Local Cedar Rapids-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Cedar Rapids prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$5,250/mo median
typical range $4,200–$6,560
Memory Care
$6,990/mo median
typical range $5,590–$8,740
Skilled Nursing
$9,420/mo median
typical range $8,600–$10,770
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,250/mo median
typical range $2,430–$7,690
Residential Care Home
$4,730/mo median
typical range $3,780–$5,910

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Cedar Rapids using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

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.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Cedar Rapids.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 24 communities in Cedar Rapids, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

Meth-Wick Health Center in Cedar Rapids
1

Cedar Rapids, IA · 69 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

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

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids
2

Cedar Rapids, IA · 60 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

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

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion
4

Marion, IA · 40 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Marion's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Skilled Nursing
5

Keystone, IA · 55 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

One of Keystone's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC in Vinton
6

Vinton, IA · 40 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Vinton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa
7

Anamosa, IA · 64 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Anamosa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids
8

Cedar Rapids, IA · 40 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cedar Rapids.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Oakview Nursing & Rehablitation - Marion in Marion
9

Marion, IA · 40 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Marion.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center in Monticello
10

Monticello, IA · 75 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Monticello.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine
11

Belle Plaine, IA · 46 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Belle Plaine.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon in Lisbon
12

Lisbon, IA · 64 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lisbon.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha
13

Hiawatha, IA · 109 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hiawatha.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Winslow House Care Center in Marion
14

Marion, IA · 50 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Marion.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Skilled Nursing
15

Vinton, IA · 61 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Vinton.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Linn Manor Care Center in Marion
16

Marion, IA · 38 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Marion.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Hallmar Village in Cedar Rapids
17

Cedar Rapids, IA · 55 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cedar Rapids.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Living Center West in Cedar Rapids
18

Cedar Rapids, IA · 94 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cedar Rapids.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Skilled Nursing
19

Mount Vernon, IA · 55 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mount Vernon.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids
20

Cedar Rapids, IA · 64 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Harmony Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids
22

Cedar Rapids, IA · 96 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids
24

Cedar Rapids, IA · 171 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,600$10,770/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Cedar Rapids, IA?

In the Cedar Rapids, IA area, assisted living typically runs $4,200–$6,560/month (median $5,250), memory care $5,590–$8,740/month (median $6,990), and skilled nursing $8,600–$10,770/month (median $9,420) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.

What are the best senior living communities in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Cedar Rapids, IA right now are Meth-Wick Health Center, West Ridge Care Center, St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center. The full ranked list of 24 communities is on this page.

How are the 24 communities on this page rated?

Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.