Living Center West
1050 4th Avenue Se · Cedar Rapids, IA · 52403 · 3193668714
94 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $72,070 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Fine | $54,081 |
| May 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 65 days |
| January 18, 2024 | Fine | $17,989 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165278 · certified since May 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.