Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise kind and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Zero findings in latest survey
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: kind and attentive nursing staff and engaging activities and social events. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
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.
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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.”
“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.”
“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.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
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.
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.
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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 7, State violations: 2
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 1
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
for profit
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)
Wagg, Thomas
Owner (parent company)
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