The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
5710 Dean Road Sw · Cedar Rapids, IA · 52404 · 3196321469
40 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $19,383 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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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 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
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 April 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · 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 October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2023 | Fine | $19,383 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165621 · certified since November 6, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.