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Meth-Wick Community

1224 13th St NW

4.2(37 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Ownership
Locally managed, nonprofit organization
Community Model
Life Plan Community allowing moves between care levels
History
Serving Cedar Rapids seniors since 1961

What Families Think

Families and visitors describe Meth-Wick as a clean, well-run campus with attentive, knowledgeable staff and a range of care levels so residents can stay as needs change. A couple of reviewers reported serious problems with a specific director of nursing and with the admissions/deposit process, which stand out against an otherwise strongly positive picture.

The Good

  • Clean buildings across campus
  • Staff described as knowledgeable and attentive
  • Full continuum of care in one location
  • Praised hospice and end-of-life nursing care
  • Beautiful 68-acre grounds and walking paths
  • Multiple reviewers call food and care quality strong

The Bad

  • One report of a rude, unhelpful director of nursing
  • One detailed complaint about admissions runaround and withheld deposit
  • No published pricing information available

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About Meth-Wick Community

Meth-Wick is a senior living community that’s redefining retirement.

Meth-Wick is a senior living community that’s redefining retirement. As a wellness campus with options for care, residents and staff alike embrace a culture of physical, mental and social wellness. Get your hands dirty in a garden. Lace up your sneakers and hit the campus walking trails with your neighbors. Participate in crafts and social groups. Take in a live music performance at The Manor. You’ve been planning and saving for your next chapter for a long time. Let’s bring it to life.

Who We Are

Meth-Wick Community is a Life Plan Community in Cedar Rapids, IA for adults age 55 and older. Residents choose from five styles of living offered on our 68-acre wooded campus; independent living, Independence Plus, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. Once a resident moves to Meth-Wick, they’ll never have to move again. Our wellness campus offers the largest range of health care options in the area. If a resident’s health needs change, they simply move down the street to a different area of campus where our capable staff provides expert care for their unique needs.  

Local and Not-For-Profit

We’re proud to be a locally managed nonprofit. That means we’re not owned by an impersonal conglomerate and we aren’t beholden to a board or investors. We are intentionally structured to make decisions based on the best interests of our residents and nothing else.

Our Campus, Our City

Since 1961, Meth-Wick residents have had the advantage of living in two communities — Meth-Wick Community and the city of Cedar Rapids. They have access to two state-of-the-art medical centers in town and the nationally-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Meth-Wick residents live just a few minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids, which is filled with endless activities, cultural attractions and entertainment.  It’s all part of our commitment to being a leading wellness campus with options for care.

Retirement isn’t what it used to be.

Meth-Wick Community offers a full spectrum of living options from total independence to total care. With so many options in one community, you’ll never have to worry about moving again, even if your lifestyle or health care needs change.

Meth-Wick is the largest and most experienced senior living community in Cedar Rapids, serving older adults since 1961. Why do residents continue to choose us? For some, it’s our culture centered around wellness and community. For others, it’s the chance to live among the wooded hills, walking paths and ponds of our 68-acre private campus. But for most, it’s the knowledge that they’ll get to live out this exciting chapter of their lives just as they’ve always planned.

Independent Living

Independent living at Meth-Wick offers residents the freedom to live their best lives without the maintenance and upkeep worries of traditional homeownership. Browse our different independent living options to find your next home.

Conveniences include:

•    Access to Home & Health Services
•    Meth-Wick in Motion exercise classes
•    Fitness Zone with senior-friendly exercise equipment
•    Maintenance of all common areas and home appliances
•    Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, etc. are provided
•    Intra-campus transportation system
•    Full-time campus security

When you think of a senior living community, you may think of care homes for “old people” from your parents’ or grandparents’ days. That’s not us. Meth-Wick is a Life Plan Community where older adults live life on their terms.

 

Types of Care

Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

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Reviews

4.2overall · 37 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (37)

Samantha Cooling

Jun 2026

via Google

DON Sam is very rude and does not deserve to be in the position she’s in. While taking care of my great aunt she refused to speak with me about some concerns I had. Overall the facility is great, however they need to get rid of that DON, she makes the place look bad

Amy Jacobsen

Mar 2026

via Google

MethWick is a beautiful campus. Staff are knowledgeable, collaborative, and very easy to communicate with. All buildings are clean and there are plenty of opportunities for fun!

John Chadima

Apr 2025

via Google

Our mother experienced every level of living at Meth-Wick during her nearly ten years there. From independent living at Deer Ridge, to her final months at The Woodlands. Each stop was a new, refreshing experience, and for the most part, a blessing. Her final few months at the Woodlands could not have been better. Kudos to nurse Chris, and his entire staff on Mom's Woodlands wing. They were simply the best, especially as they combined forces with the wonderful Hospice folks during her last days of life. Our family gives Meth-Wick five stars, without any hesitation.

C Frazee

Jan 2024

via Google

Beautiful grounds, well managed retirement community

Katrina Ramirez

Feb 2023

via Google

As an Agency nurse, I've been to many facilities in the corridor. METHWICK is by FAR a 10 star! EXCELLENT pt care! CLEAN environment, free of bad odors! These guys exceed staffing expectations and the director and DON walk around to ensure all is well with residents AND staff. I bet that's why the morale here is AMAZING! I also work in hospitals ad well and by far would choose Methwick over ANY other facility to put my loved ones! Kudos to putting residents safety and dignity first. I'm wowed!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Meth-Wick Community offer?

Meth-Wick Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Meth-Wick Community located?

Meth-Wick Community is located at 1224 13th St NW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What do families say about Meth-Wick Community?

Families and visitors describe Meth-Wick as a clean, well-run campus with attentive, knowledgeable staff and a range of care levels so residents can stay as needs change. A couple of reviewers reported serious problems with a specific director of nursing and with the admissions/deposit process, which stand out against an otherwise strongly positive picture.

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