Cedar Rapids, located in Eastern Iowa, presents a supportive environment for seniors with 18 assisted living facilities to serve their needs. In 2024, residents can expect to pay a monthly rate of $4,770. When compared with the state median of $5,200 and the standard national pricing of $5,350, Cedar Rapids stands out as an affordable choice.
This guide intends to help seniors and families better understand long-term care in Cedar Rapids, providing a glimpse at 231 reviews reviews of assisted living communities. As a collective, these local senior residences earn an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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6325 Rockwell Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
4.6
(33 reviews)
"My parents moved to The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. Everything was very nice. It's a place I would choose for myself if I needed to be somewhere. Everyone's very friendly. It's clean. They have a lot of arts and crafts type stuff and like some singing..."
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2115 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I toured Cottage Grove Place. They were very kind. They showed me their exercise room, which is wonderful for them. They showed me their dining room, and then they also had an ala carte room. If there's something on the menu that they don't want, the..."
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202 35th Street Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
4.4
(19 reviews)
"My aunt moved to Garnett Place Retirement Community and it is a wonderful place. It was completely redone and it is well staffed. They are very caring and well qualified. The residents are very happy, too, and well taken care of. The amenities are wo..."
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3005 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.4
(11 reviews)
"We've decided to go with The Views Senior Living of Cedar Rapids. It's very clean, the people are friendly, and my mom needs a room on the first floor and this is the first place we found with that. We only talked with the guy that took us around, he..."
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1900 Stoney Point Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Stoney Point Meadows this morning. It's new, and it's beautiful. It is absolutely beautiful, but it is a big place. The staff who toured me was very knowledgeable. Their staff have been with them for more than three years, and the nursing st..."
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136 36th Ave. Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3.6
(20 reviews)
"Corridor Crossing Place was very clean, the staff that we talked to was very friendly. It's just that they didn't have a separate bedroom; it was just like one big room and that was the only downfall. They had crafts; they had a nice courtyard which ..."
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2204 Johnson Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.0
(7 reviews)
"My brother is in Evergreen Estates III, but he needed to move into a memory care facility. The staff is very caring. It's a very clean facility and he's comfortable there. They have three meals a day and snacks in between. The food is very nutritious..."
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2903 F Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Prairie Hills Cedar Rapids seemed very homey, the inside was done very wisely, and the rooms were nice. It's just that they have nothing on the first floor, but the layout was good. I only talked with the lady that took me around, she's like the dire..."
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1224 13th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We know many people at Meth-Wick. They gave us a tour of two of their places in the assisted living, and we enjoyed them. However, we are so far down on the waiting list, it will be a couple of years before we go in there. They have a variety of very..."
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860 17th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Higley Mansion is an assisted living facility. Has private rooms with private stool, shower and sink. Excellent food served in a beautiful dining room. The Higley Mansion was a mansion at one time-looks like a big home. Nursing care on duty at al..."
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2975 F Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom is in RidgeView Assisted Living. It is wonderful. They are very personable, helpful for the moving process, and kind. My mom likes the food very much. The place is well-appointed and elegant. They do bingo, cooking, exercise, and they're going..."
READ MORE5710 Dean Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. It's ten minutes from my house and from my grandchildren, and that was a big thing. If she would have to go into assisted living, she does not need to move from the apartment that she's in, and that was ..."
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8900 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52302
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured HallMar Village. It's an affiliated and established facility, but the memory care unit is brand new. Only 20 residents, 24-hour care, 24-hour transportation, social events with additional cost to monitor my mom's medications, and three meals..."
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202 12th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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READ MORE193 Jacolyn Dr NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
"Located across the street from Jacolyn Park, Cedar Village Senior Residences is near plenty of dining, shopping and outdoor activities. The ..."
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307 Edgewood Road Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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READ MORE378 27th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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3410 12th Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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1615 Breca Ridge Dr, Anamosa, IA 52205
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We toured Pinicon Senior Living. I liked the fact that the people were out gathering together. There was an activity in the cafeteria. It was a church service type of activity. It was just good to see that the people were there. They looked like they..."
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1275 W Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, IA 52317
4.8
(12 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is staying at Keystone Place at Forevergreen. It was a bit quiet for me. The apartments were very nice and neat. They have plenty of activities and programs. My sister-in-law can still go out with people. It's great. They have a nice..."
READ MOREAssisted living costs vary greatly across Iowa. As reported by Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, Cedar Rapids' monthly rate of $4,770 sits lower than the state median of $5,200. In Iowa City, costs run about $100 more than in Cedar Rapids, and in Waterloo, they climb to $5,950. At $6,713, Des Moines positions itself as even more costly, and Dubuque comes in with the highest care rate at $9,420.
Cedar Rapids
$4,770
Iowa
$5,200
United States
$5,350
Iowa City
$4,876
Des Moines
$6,713
Waterloo
$5,950
Dubuque
$9,420
According to the most recent Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost for assisted living in Cedar Rapids is $4,748 per month. The average cost in Iowa is $4,367 per month, and the national median is $4,500 per month.
The Iowa Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver is a managed care plan that helps low-income seniors pay for the cost of assisted living in Iowa. This plan is provided by the state as part of its Medicaid partnership with the federal government.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Other types of senior living present different price points. Costs for adult day care sit well below assisted living at $1,452 per month, though services are only part-time. For $1,330 more monthly, seniors with medical needs can receive specialized support at home with home health care services. Nursing homes offer an additional level of care, including around-the-clock supervision. This care type incurs a higher expense of $8,790 per month.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,452
Assisted Living Facility
$4,770
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,790
There are numerous resources available for seniors who reside in or are contemplating moving into an assisted living community. Government agencies along with nonprofit organizations assist with identifying services and supports that are available in Cedar Rapids.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Department on Aging | (866) 468-7887 | Under the Older Americans Act, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) provide seniors and their loved ones with information on available services and referrals and coordinate support services such as transportation and home-delivered meals. |
| Social Security Administration | (800) 772-1213 | Social Security benefits are operated by the federal government, and the SSA may be able to help seniors find out about the programs they are eligible for and how those benefits can be used. These services can help with nutrition services, caregiver support and case management. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 236-1430 | The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman operates within the Iowa Department on Aging and protects seniors who live in long-term care facilities. The ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints and problems and advocates on behalf of seniors to enhance quality of life and care. |
| Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs | (515) 252-4698 | The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs helps qualifying veterans apply for federal and state VA benefits. Programs include Aid and Attendance and pensions, which may be used to cover assisted living costs. Benefits specialists can advise senior veterans of what VA benefits may be available to them. |
| Legal Hotline for Older Iowans | (800) 992-8161 | Iowa Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance and doesn't charge for legal services. Iowa seniors 60 years old and above can call the Legal Hotline for Older Iowans for more information and eligibility requirements. |
Cedar Rapids-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
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Kim65
5.0
Review of Cottage Grove Place
I toured Cottage Grove Place. They were very kind. They showed me their exercise room, which is wonderful for them. They showed me their dining room, and then they also had an ala carte room. If...
Provider response
We are so happy to read such a great review about Cottage Grove Place! Thank you again for leaving us this response!
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Katherine
5.0
Review of The Keystones of Cedar Rapids
My parents moved to The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. Everything was very nice. It's a place I would choose for myself if I needed to be somewhere. Everyone's very friendly. It's clean. They have a...
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Sharon
5.0
Review of The Keystones of Cedar Rapids
I chose The Keystones of Cedar Rapids for my sister. I like the way it looks and where it is located. The staff who showed me around was nice. I like her. She was very pleasant and courteous. They...
Provider response
Thank you so much for leaving a review of your experience touring The Keystones of Cedar Rapids, and we are so excited to welcome you and your family! We always strive to have life-fulfilling...
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