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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
5710 Dean Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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.
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 34 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 8, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $19K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 40.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Linn Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.5 | 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 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $19,383 | $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: 22 Jan 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×13 E ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | 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 | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2023 | Fine | $19,383 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.9%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator 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 | 16.3% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.6% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.8% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Stone Creek Senior Partners, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jbrb Investments LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2016 |
| Vintage Living LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2016 |
| Jbrb Investments LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2025 |
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 |
| Hiawatha Care Center | Hiawatha | 109 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9.2 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Hallmar Village | Cedar Rapids | 55 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 40.0 | $12K | 23 Jun 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Linn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Gardens of Cedar Rapids been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has The Gardens of Cedar Rapids been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $19K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids 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 The Gardens of Cedar Rapids?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jbrb Investments LLC and Vintage Living LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Gardens of Cedar Rapids last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 2026.
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.