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Nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, IA that take Medicare & Medicaid

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10 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Cedar Rapids are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars (Iowa: 3.1). The highest rated is Meth-Wick Health Center. 9 accept Medicaid.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check each home's latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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10 nursing homes

1
Meth-Wick Health Center
69 beds Medicaid Medicare
★★★★★
Inspection 4/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 5/5
Nurse hours 4.76 hrs/day
2
★★★★★
Inspection 4/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 4/5
Nurse hours 4.03 hrs/day
3
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
40 beds Medicare
★★★★★
Inspection 4/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 5/5
Nurse hours 4.03 hrs/day
4
West Ridge Care Center
60 beds Medicaid Medicare
★★★★★
Inspection 5/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 4/5
Nurse hours 3.96 hrs/day
5
Living Center West
94 beds Medicaid Medicare 3 fines
★★★☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 2/5 Quality 5/5
Nurse hours 3.08 hrs/day
6
Hallmar Village
55 beds Medicaid Medicare 1 fine
★★☆☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 3/5
Nurse hours 4.92 hrs/day
7
Harmony Cedar Rapids
96 beds Medicaid Medicare 1 fine
★★☆☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 2/5 Quality 3/5
Nurse hours 3.87 hrs/day
8
Cottage Grove Place
64 beds Medicaid Medicare 1 fine
★☆☆☆☆
Inspection 1/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 4/5
Nurse hours 4.19 hrs/day
9
Heritage Specialty Care
171 beds Medicaid Medicare 1 fine
★☆☆☆☆
Inspection 1/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 3/5
Nurse hours 3.56 hrs/day
10
Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
130 beds Medicaid Medicare 2 fines SFF candidate
★☆☆☆☆
Inspection 1/5 Staffing 2/5 Quality 3/5
Nurse hours 3.31 hrs/day
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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the Iowa median (3.76 hours).

Questions about nursing homes in Cedar Rapids

Which nursing homes in Cedar Rapids accept Medicaid?
9 of 10 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including Meth-Wick Health Center, St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center, West Ridge Care Center, Living Center West, Hallmar Village. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.
Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?
10 of 10 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at Meth-Wick Health Center (5 of 5) and St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center (5 of 5).
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Cedar Rapids?
Meth-Wick Health Center has the highest CMS overall rating in Cedar Rapids (5 of 5); 4 homes here are rated 5 stars. Ratings are from October 2026.
How do Cedar Rapids nursing homes compare with the rest of Iowa?
Their average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, about the same as the Iowa average of 3.1. 6 of 10 were fined by CMS in the last three years.
Are there small nursing homes in Cedar Rapids?
3 of 10 nursing homes in Cedar Rapids have fewer than 60 certified beds, according to CMS.
How many nursing homes in Cedar Rapids have no CMS fines?
4 of 10 nursing homes in Cedar Rapids have no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Cedar Rapids?
4 of 10 nursing homes in Cedar Rapids are rated 5 stars overall, according to CMS (October 2026).
How much does a nursing home cost in Cedar Rapids?
CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet Iowa's income and asset rules.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.

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