Nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, IA

Compare 10 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, part of the Linn area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.9★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Cedar Rapids, located in Linn County, features 10 nursing homes serving residents across the 52402, 52403, 52404, and 52405 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center stands out as a top-performing facility, currently holding a perfect 5-star rating under the oversight of the STL CARE COMPANY.

What to look for in Cedar Rapids

• 6 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 6 of 10 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 6 of 10 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Cedar Rapids

1. 1
   St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center

   STL CARE COMPANY · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   Meth-Wick Health Center

   METH WICK COMMUNITY · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   West Ridge Care Center

   WEST RIDGE ASSOCIATES INC · Medium
   5.0
4. 4
   The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids

   STONE CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS, LLC · Small
   4.0
5. 5
   Living Center West

   STL CARE COMPANY · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   Cottage Grove Place

   COTTAGE GROVE PLACE · Medium
   2.0
7. 7
   Hallmar Village

   PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES · Medium
   2.0
8. 8
   Harmony Cedar Rapids

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0
9. 9
   Heritage Specialty Care

   CARE INITIATIVES · Large
   1.0
10. 10
    Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

    EREZ HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC · Large
    1.0

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