DBelow average · score 42/100 · #252 of 386 in Iowa
Living Center West
1050 4Th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 · 94 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 2.8 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28)above median
$72,070 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Living Center West is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 94 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Living Center West at a Glance
D
42/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.82 h.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 28.
57<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $72,070 fines, 1 denials.
10<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165278 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1050 4Th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone3193668714
CountyLinn
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds94
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Meth-Wick Health Center - Cedar Rapids, IA · 69 beds
- Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
2
West Ridge Care Center - Cedar Rapids, IA · 60 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
3
St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center - Cedar Rapids, IA · 46 beds
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.