Cottage Grove Place
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
Below average in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Cottage Grove Place is highly regarded for its independent living and social environment, making it a strong choice for those seeking a long-term community. However, families should exercise caution regarding the skilled nursing and long-term care units; specifically, ask for current medication administration protocols and staffing ratios to ensure your loved one's safety.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
65 reviews on Google“Cottage Grove Place is widely praised for its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and the peace of mind provided by its LifeCare model. While many residents and families highlight the attentive staff and excellent activities, there are serious concerns regarding medication management errors and staffing levels in the care center.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Comprehensive LifeCare model
- Warm, welcoming community atmosphere
- Well-maintained, attractive facilities
- Active social calendar and events
Concerns
- Medication management errors in long-term care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Understaffing in the care center (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 149 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your community has a very active social calendar; could you walk us through what a typical week of activities looks like for a resident in the care center?
- 2Given the importance of accuracy in daily health, could you explain the specific protocols and double-check systems you have in place for medication management?
- 3It is great to see how engaged you are with feedback online; how do you incorporate family input when addressing concerns about daily care or staffing levels?
- 4With the current staffing ratings, how do you ensure that residents in the care center receive consistent, timely attention during peak hours of the day?
- 5How does the LifeCare model here help residents transition smoothly if their medical needs increase over time?
- 6What is your specific process for communicating with families if there is a change in a resident’s health status or an unexpected medical event?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Most seriously, my mother has received incorrect medications on THREE separate occassions. Luckily she was coherent and realized she had been given the wrong cup of pills the first two times. Today she was given,and took, someone elses meds.”
“I was DNRed (Do Not Return) for calling for help on a Saturday morning, when I had 28 Residents, all by myself. I called the Administrator at 7:00am… apparently, that was a punishable offense. There was Black Mold in the Ice Machine, too.”
“Staff everywhere were professional, patient, and kind as her dementia progressed, even when she was difficult to deal with. Many staff members have worked there for several years, which speaks to the friendly, caring environment at CGP.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Cottage Grove Place has a concerning pattern of complaint-driven deficiencies, with families filing 16 reports leading to federal violations across multiple areas. The facility has repeatedly struggled with accident prevention and safety hazards, nursing staffing levels, and medication management, with safety issues appearing in three separate surveys despite corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of core care problems suggests persistent operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Apr 14, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 6, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 1, 2025Routine4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Sep 30, 2024Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Aug 1, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Jul 9, 2024Complaint10
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 26, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 14, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
Feb 5, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 6, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
Oct 7, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 25, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 3, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 1, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cottage Grove Place
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Services
44 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Cottage Grove Place
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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