Living Center West

1050 4th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Phone: 3193668714

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 1.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Cedar Rapids average: 0.8 star lower (2.8), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds94
Average residents per day72.8
Occupancy77%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CountyLinn
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1996-05-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165278
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle2

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.22
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.82
Registered nurse turnover61.5%
Total nursing staff turnover61.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)3
Fines (total value)$91,680
Payment denials1
Total penalties4
This facility has $91,680 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Living Center West

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Living Center West highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 1, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does Living Center West have?

CMS certifies 94 beds; the facility reports an average of 72.8 residents per day (about 77% occupancy).

Does Living Center West have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $91,680 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has Living Center West been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.