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Cottage Grove Place
2115 First Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cottage Grove Place, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is certified for 64 beds under non-profit, other ownership and belongs to the Life Care Services chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 13, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 38.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Linn Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.9 | 32.5 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 May 2025, 9 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×16 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.6%, RNs 45.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.7% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 32.0% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.4% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Cottage Grove Place. Chain: Life Care Services (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Place | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/1996 |
| First Interstate Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2012 |
| Cottage Grove Place | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/1992 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Linn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meth-Wick Health Center | Cedar Rapids | 69 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2.9 | — | 26 Oct 2023 |
| St Luke'S Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center | Cedar Rapids | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Terrace Glen Village | Marion | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| West Ridge Care Center | Cedar Rapids | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.7 | — | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Oakview Nursing & Rehablitation - Marion | Marion | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 32.5 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon | Lisbon | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4.7 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| The Gardens of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 42.5 | $19K | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Hiawatha Care Center | Hiawatha | 109 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9.2 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Linn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cottage Grove Place been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Cottage Grove Place been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cottage Grove Place compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cottage Grove Place?
It is part of the Life Care Services chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cottage Grove Place, Cottage Grove Place and Life Care Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cottage Grove Place last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.