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Families describe Cottage Grove Place as a full-continuum LifeCare community in Cedar Rapids where independent living residents can move seamlessly into assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing as needs change. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, long-tenured staff, food quality, and range of activities, though a few reviews raise serious concerns about medication safety and staffing during short-staffed shifts.
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Cottage Grove Place is a senior living community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Published pricing starts around $3,100 per month. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 66 reviews.
At Cottage Grove Place you will have priority access to a full continuum of care, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitative Care, if ever needed. If any of these higher levels of care are needed in the future, LifeCare helps keep your monthly costs well below market rate.
Independent living at Cottage Grove Place is something truly special.
Cottage Grove Place independent living gives residents the freedom of living in their own home while eliminating the hassles that accompany home ownership.
Living in an all-inclusive community gives you the opportunity to enhance your current lifestyle and start doing more of the things you enjoy to do.
Common areas provide ample opportunity to interact with friends while the features, amenities, and services of the Cottage Grove Place community ensure each residents’ needs are met.
• Heated garage for active drivers
• Maintenance provided – inside and out
• Washer and dryer in your apartment
• Housekeeping and in-home linen service
• Large kitchens with stainless steel appliances
• Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
• High-speed internet access
• All utilities
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Community activities
• Fitness center
We know that recovering from an injury, surgery or illness requires personalized attention from experienced medical professionals. That is exactly what you’ll receive at Cottage Grove Place.
Whether you need intermittent therapy or long-term rehabilitation, Cottage Grove Place offers everything you need under one roof.
• Physical, occupational and speech therapies available seven days per week
• Specialized orthopedic rehab programs
• Specialized cognition rehab programs
• Family involvement in treatment and care planning
• Interdisciplinary treatment approach by a team of highly qualified rehabilitation professionals
• On-site rehabilitation program director
• Pre-admission screenings to assess each patients’ appropriateness for the program
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Payton Lass
Jul 2026
Cottage Grove Place is a wonderful community. The staff is always friendly, polite, and helpful. The housing is clean and kept up to date with wonderful options to help you feel at home. The food is excellent with lots of different options and the having their grill plus dining room is so convenient. The activities and fun events make for a welcoming environment to meet new people. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to live!
tara snow
Jun 2026
After a very difficult experience with another memory care facility, my family found ourselves needing to move my mom into a new community on fairly short notice. We were overwhelmed, exhausted, and worried about finding the right place for her. From the moment we contacted Cottage Grove Place, the staff treated us with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. They understood the urgency of our situation and went above and beyond to help facilitate a smooth and timely transition for my mom. Their willingness to work with us every step of the way made an incredibly stressful situation so much more manageable. What has impressed us most is the attentiveness of the caregivers and staff. They genuinely care about the residents and take the time to get to know them as individuals. My mom has been treated with dignity, respect, and patience, which has given our family tremendous peace of mind. The entire team has been responsive, organized, and supportive throughout the process. After our previous experience, we were understandably cautious, but Cottage Grove Place has restored our confidence and trust in memory care. We are deeply grateful for the exceptional care, kindness, and professionalism they have shown our family. I would highly recommend Cottage Grove Place to anyone seeking memory care for a loved one.
Gene McCracken
Apr 2026
In late January, I spent 8 days in St. Luke's. I knew I was going to need short-term rehab and regular doctor visits following discharge. The discharge planner at St. Luke's gave me a list of 10 or 15 rehab facilities they routinely use. One facility was Cottage Grove Place (CGP). Google said it was only 1.5 miles up 1st Ave and had a rating of 4.7 stars. I'm so grateful that they had an opening and that I was accepted!<br><br>The hand off between St. Luke's and the rehab unit was perfect! The nursing and personal care staff were wonderful - competent and caring - ditto for the therapy staff. The food and food service, med management and housekeeping staff - all top of the line.<br><br>After a couple of weeks it was time for me to move toward independence. I was going to need ongoing physical and occupational therapy and wound care. Fortunately, CGP happened to have an apartment that we could rent on a short-term basis. The therapy staff came over to independent living and continued providing services. The transition from rehab to the apartment was well coordinated; nothing fell through the cracks.<br><br>My wound is now healed, I'm walking without assistance and I've regained strength. We plan to return home, sell our place and move back here becoming permanent Cottage Grove Place residents. It's the right time for us; and CGP is the right place.
Bronson Harmon
Nov 2025
There is a magic in this place. I had a lucky moment in life, when I was fortunate enough to be able to experience this magic. It changed me. Made me want to do better, be better. This magic is now a part of me. Guides me in everything I do. I am grateful beyond measure.
Fran Potratz
Oct 2025
The 2 seminars I attended were both excellent. Gina on down-sizing was super, informative and entertaining. The lady from AARP was both knowledgeable and very helpful.
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 25 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 3, 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 May 30, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 2, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
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 Aug 9, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 5, 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 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
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.
Cottage Grove Place offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Published pricing at Cottage Grove Place starts around $3,100 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.
Cottage Grove Place is located at 2115 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Families describe Cottage Grove Place as a full-continuum LifeCare community in Cedar Rapids where independent living residents can move seamlessly into assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing as needs change. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, long-tenured staff, food quality, and range of activities, though a few reviews raise serious concerns about medication safety and staffing during short-staffed shifts.
Cottage Grove Place had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 25 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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