Nich Magnum
Feb 2024
Really nice facility! It felt comfortable inside when visiting. There are a lot of activities to do and the rooms are nice. There is a sense of community here
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Reviewers consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and describe a warm, community feel with comfortable rooms and plenty of activities. Families mention loved ones being happy there for years, with no complaints noted in the available reviews.
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The Cedars Assisted Living is a senior living community in Madrid, Iowa offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Published pricing starts around $3,545 per month. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews.
The Cedars Assisted Living is located in the northwest corner of Madrid, Iowa, close to the High Trestle Trail, the Iowa Arboretum, and other recreational areas. The community features raised gardens in the courtyard and a landscaped seating area outside the garden room, giving residents easy access to nature.
The Cedars offers assisted living with home-cooked meals and small-town, familiar staff. Apartments include a kitchenette with a small refrigerator and microwave, and residents may bring a toaster and coffee maker. Each apartment has individually controlled heating and cooling, and residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture to personalize their space.
Pedretti Lane at The Cedars is a specialized area designed for residents experiencing cognitive changes, focusing on socialization, security, and specialized dementia care. Staff receive specific dementia training and provide one-on-one time with residents, along with small group events and activities to support well-being. Meals and medication management are included in the price for this program.
A nurse is on duty in the building 24 hours a day to respond immediately to resident needs. Medication administration is available at no extra charge for residents who need assistance with this.
The community provides shared spaces such as lounges and private dining rooms that residents can reserve for personal gatherings, including card clubs or family celebrations. Parking is available in the front lot of the building.
Small housebroken pets are welcome at The Cedars, allowing residents to keep their companions with them.
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Nich Magnum
Feb 2024
Really nice facility! It felt comfortable inside when visiting. There are a lot of activities to do and the rooms are nice. There is a sense of community here
Kathy Sands
Aug 2022
Staff is knowledgeable, efficient and above all, caring. Mom enjoyed her last four years there and all the friends she made.
mblueeyes72
May 2017
All the staff are wonderful and care very much
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 30 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedPast Non-Compliance
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 19, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 19, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Establish methods for sharing information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 10, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
The Cedars Assisted Living offers Assisted Living.
Published pricing at The Cedars Assisted Living starts around $3,545 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.
The Cedars Assisted Living is located at 600 N. Kennedy in Madrid, Iowa.
Reviewers consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and describe a warm, community feel with comfortable rooms and plenty of activities. Families mention loved ones being happy there for years, with no complaints noted in the available reviews.
The Cedars Assisted Living had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 30 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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