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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise kind and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

5710 Dean Road Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 5240440 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.5/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility offers strong activity programs and dedicated nursing staff that many families appreciate. However, you should be aware of consistent reports regarding understaffing and administrative challenges; we recommend asking specifically about current staff-to-resident ratios and the process for resolving billing or communication issues before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the kind nursing staff and engaging activities, while others report significant concerns regarding management and staffing levels. While several reviewers highlight positive experiences for long-term residents, multiple negative accounts cite issues with cleanliness, understaffing, and administrative unresponsiveness. Families considering this facility should be aware of the inconsistency in care quality and communication.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff5.0Clean4.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory7.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Kind and attentive nursing staff
  • Engaging activities and social events
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Collaborative care with external medical providers

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to slow response times and poor care (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor administrative communication and billing disputes (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Hygiene and cleanliness issues in resident rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.02020(2)1.02021(1)1.02022(1)3.02023(3)5.02024(1)3.12025(13)5.02026(3)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

5
12
4
1
3
1
2
0
1
10

How They Respond to Reviews

40%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how kind and attentive the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent during busy shifts?
  • 2With the small, intimate size of the facility, how do you manage staffing levels to ensure residents get timely responses when they use their call lights?
  • 3Could you walk us through your daily routine for residents, specifically regarding the social events and activities you offer?
  • 4How does the administration handle communication with families, especially regarding updates on care plans or billing questions?
  • 5What are your specific protocols for managing medical emergencies or coordinating with external doctors after regular business hours?
  • 6We noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what are your daily procedures for ensuring resident rooms and common areas stay deeply cleaned and hygienic?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The caring staff at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids takes very good care of my father, who needs to be in memory care at this stage of his life. Dad is very comfortable and his overall health has improved since he has lived here.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The Gardens is constantly understaffed, they don't tend to my father very well due to being so understaffed. I am told it's very noisy at night with staff waking him up in the middle of the night and doesn't get much sleep.

Resident's child · 2025☆☆☆☆

The Gardens seemed understaffed. Resulted in slower service than you would expect for what you pay monthly. Also, very disappointed in their inability to refund part of the monthly fee after my father-in-law passed away.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 20 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.86hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.00hrs
98%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Linn
14.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Linn
5.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Linn
17.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.0%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Linn
26.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Linn
91.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.0%
Better than Avg
Here
15.0%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Linn
21.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Linn
82.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.8%
Better than Avg
Here
90.8%
US
79.8%
IA
73.3%
Linn
78.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Linn
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (6.2)
13 complaint-triggered
$19,383 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

Families have filed multiple complaints about this facility, triggering 13 deficiencies related to protecting residents from abuse and neglect, medication management, and wound care. The facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring issues with pressure ulcer care, fire safety systems, and abuse prevention policies across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated violations in critical care areas suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.

Jan 22, 2026Routine
3
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
6
0222Potential for harm · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Jan 9, 2025Complaint
6
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Aug 16, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Mar 14, 2024Routine
12
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0029Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Sep 7, 2023Complaint
6
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 7, 2023

$19,383

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
14deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Oct 21, 2025Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Feb 4, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 9, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 7, State violations: 2

Sep 10, 2024Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Aug 16, 2024Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0

Apr 4, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Mar 14, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 3, State violations: 1

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Jbrb Investments LLC

Owner · Organization

Vintage Living LLC

Owner · Organization

Bogert, Jon

Owner

Bogert, William

Owner

Buser, James

Owner

Buser, Raymond

Owner

Angstman, James

Owner (parent company)

25%

Wagg, Thomas

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Michael, ChaleeManagerJbrb Investments LLCAdp of the SnfAngstman, JamesAdp of the SnfBogert, JonAdp of the SnfBogert, WilliamAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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