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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

5710 Dean Rd SW

3.5(20 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
2017
Medical support
On-staff nurse and visiting physician/nurse practitioner
Memory care design
Secured village with post office and ice cream parlor
Family support
Free education and counseling sessions for families
Transportation
Dedicated transport driver for residents

What Families Think

Reviews of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids are sharply split: many families praise the caring, attentive staff and food, especially in memory care and short-term rehab stays, while several other reviewers describe serious lapses in staffing, cleanliness, billing, and communication during difficult times. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing/rehab with a dedicated, secured memory care building next door.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as kind and attentive
  • Meals consistently praised by reviewers
  • Wide variety of daily activities and outings
  • On-staff nurse plus visiting UnityPoint nurse practitioner and physician
  • Dedicated MeadowView memory care building with wayfinding design

The Bad

  • Several reviewers cite understaffing leading to slower service
  • Multiple reports of billing problems and unresponsive management on refunds
  • One report of serious rehab neglect leading to hospitalization and a state complaint
  • One detailed account of hygiene lapses, staff conflict, and poor communication around a death

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

Senior Independent Living | Assisted Living

Located in NW Cedar Rapids at 2975 & 3005 F Ave just off Edgewood Rd NW, our Cedar Rapids location offers a beautiful way of living and has set our standard for senior living. Caring staff is available 24-hours a day to offer support with activities of daily living providing our residents and their family members peace of mind. Meanwhile, a full schedule of activities and outings enhance each resident's experience.

Memory Care | Dementia Care

Memory Care services are available right next door to MeadowView Memory Care. Our philosophy of care drove our design. Every detail of MeadowView Memory Care Village is planned and designed to assist a person with memory impairment. The goal in design is to ease the stress and frustration that can occur with memory impairment, recognizing the need to provide a safe and secure sense of home.

MeadowView Memory Care Village is licensed as an assisted living with a specialty in memory care. Our entire building and staff training is designed to help individuals with memory loss thrive despite their disease.

Many individuals living with Dementia are still physically high functioning and enjoy socialization and staying busy. However, often times they need direction and reminders to complete daily tasks. For their safety and for the health of their caregiver, they require 24 hour care.

MeadowView's unique community incorporates amenities that provide way-finding and freedom of movement in a warm and secure environment. Assisted living memory care is tailored for individuals who are not appropriate for nursing home placement but no longer safe to be home. Our experiential design, extensive 7 day per week activities and outings program, expertise in dementia and family caregiving are what sets us apart.

The MeadowView atrium provides a small town setting that includes everything from a post office to an ice cream parlor. These features provide reminders and encouragement allowing residents freedom of movement throughout our entire community. We often find this freedom helps reduce behaviors as well as the need for antipsychotic medications. You will not find another memory care assisted living facility like MeadowView in the state of Iowa!

We offer free education to families and local organizations. In addition, we offer counseling sessions for family members that feel education and advice would be beneficial. If you or someone you know can benefit from our expertise contact us at 319.540.4787 to schedule a meeting.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Multiple Floor Plans

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
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Walking Paths

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Reviews

3.5overall · 20 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (20)

Corinna Araujo

Jun 2026

via Google

My mother has had a return to The Gardens since her previous stay. This time is just as positive as before. The staff seem to truly care and are great with mom. They try to keep her spirits up, recognize if there is an issue, and keep family informed. The staff and the transport driver are awesome. Mom does have several favorites so I cannot note them all. Thank you for being so caring with my mom. Just know, Loretta loves you all and we love how well you care for our sweet mom!

Amy Jacobsen

Mar 2026

via Google

Professional, caring, clean, wide range of activities throughout the day, and true personalized care!

Brenda Hare

Feb 2026

via Google

The Gardens is a very nice place. The nursing staff and CNAs are all very friendly and helpful. The food is great as well. If you have a loved one who needs a place to be, either temporarily or permanently, I would highly recommend The Gardens. My husband is in skilled nursing. Staff is MUCH better than another facility he was in last year.

Terry McCauley

Nov 2025

via Google

Played for the first time this year at their Fall Festival. Very impressed. Super staff, friendly, hospitable & caring. The food was just as awesome! And unlimited ice cream?? GET OUT!!! An enjoyable, festive memory for me. 5 STARS by far! Looking forward to returning. ☺️☺️☺️. TM

Clay Norris

Nov 2025

via Google

The caring staff at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids takes very good care of my father, who needs to be in memory care at this stage of his life. Dad is very comfortable and his overall health has improved since he has lived here. He is happy and always involved in the various activities. The facility is clean, relatively new, and well-maintained. A plus is having an on-staff nurse and regular visits by a UnityPoint Nurse Practitioner and a Physician. The staff knows me and is always responsive. I am very satisfied and recommend The Gardens to anyone needing to take good care of their elderly loved one. Clay Norris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Gardens of Cedar Rapids offer?

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Gardens of Cedar Rapids located?

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is located at 5710 Dean Rd SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What do families say about The Gardens of Cedar Rapids?

Reviews of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids are sharply split: many families praise the caring, attentive staff and food, especially in memory care and short-term rehab stays, while several other reviewers describe serious lapses in staffing, cleanliness, billing, and communication during difficult times. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing/rehab with a dedicated, secured memory care building next door.

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