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Families describe Hiawatha Care Center as a compassionate, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive staff and a lively activity calendar. Reviewers highlight cleanliness, staff warmth, and support for family visits, especially during difficult times like COVID-19 restrictions and post-stroke recovery.
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Hiawatha Care Center is a senior living community in Hiawatha, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews.
Hiawatha Care Center is a nursing care facility in Hiawatha, Iowa, providing 24-hour professional nursing care with individualized care plans designed to help residents achieve their maximum potential in a supportive environment.
The care team includes qualified and experienced nurses and nursing assistants, along with a social worker, dietician, activity director, consulting pharmacist, and consulting physical, occupational, and speech therapists, supported by an outstanding medical director.
The facility emphasizes companionship and one-on-one attention, with caregivers striving to develop caring relationships with residents while assisting with everyday tasks.
Residents have access to modern communication technology, including Zoom, Duo, and FaceTime, available in their own rooms on personal laptops or devices provided by the facility when needed. Friends and family can coordinate visits and activities through the Activity Department.
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Help Me Choose3.7overall · 30 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (30)
katie vail
Feb 2026
I had the opportunity to spend several hours in Hiawatha Care Center across 3 days while in town to visit a family friend who is receiving post stroke care there. Each employee I encountered in those 3 days impressed me as being engaged with the people in their care, tender hearted, respectful and patient. I know my family friend who is there and the family are grateful to have found such a wonderful facility.
Lorie Glanz
Mar 2024
We had a last minute family gathering for my brother in law who resides there.The staff was over the top with tables and chairs to host around 28 people for a pizza party. It made te gathering so much less stressful on the family. Thanks to the week end staff last week end! Your the best! Roger Hicks and family.
Dana Marolf
Aug 2022
Though my mother in law resided here a short time, quality in every area was superb! Never had to worry. Food was yummy. The activities for the residents is outstanding. From taking part in raising animals, gardening, field trips, movies, games, cooking, and Happy Hour. The list goes on and on. Thank you for quality care!
Patricia Akers
Aug 2022
My mother was a resident for 10 months from November 2020 to September 2021. This was during the days of Covid, visitor restrictions were in place much of that time. During these months the staff provided great and compassionate care. They did their best to allow her family to be with her whenever possible. She enjoyed the activities which helped pass the time. The staff treated her as if she was their own mother. Even though she is no longer with us I volunteer there occasionally to keep in touch with the friends she made and those I made.
Hannah Harberts
Aug 2022
One of the cleanest and nicest facilities in the Cedar Rapids area. The staff truly care about each resident and are held to a high standard. Tons of fun and unique activities are planned for the residents every week and just an overall great place for your loved one to be! Can’t recommend it enough!
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 20 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2026
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2026
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 Feb 3, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 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 Nov 3, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 13, 2025
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 Apr 13, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 12, 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 12, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2024
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 Jun 8, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 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.
Hiawatha Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Hiawatha Care Center is located at 405 North 15th Avenue in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Families describe Hiawatha Care Center as a compassionate, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive staff and a lively activity calendar. Reviewers highlight cleanliness, staff warmth, and support for family visits, especially during difficult times like COVID-19 restrictions and post-stroke recovery.
Hiawatha Care Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 20 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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