Living Center West

1050 4th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 · CCN 165278 · 94 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

Serious inspection findings

2024-07-29 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0610, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-07-29 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0609, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-07-29 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-05-08 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-01-18 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-10-12 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-10-12 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.64

state median 3.10

Weekend staffing gap

−14%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.30

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

15%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

61%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

3 enforcement action(s), totaling $72,070 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-08Fine$54,081
2024-05-08Payment Denialpayment denial
2024-01-18Fine$17,989

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 26 · Immediate jeopardy: 3

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-08-28F0628Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-28F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-09F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-09F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-19F0578Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-19F0660Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-19F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-19F0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-19F0865Administration DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-07-29F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-29F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-07-29F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-07-29F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-07-29F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-29F0865Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-06F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-06F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-06F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-06F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-06F0835Administration DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-05-08F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-08F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-08F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-01-18F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0561Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-01-18F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-10-12F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-10-12F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Living Center West, Cedar Rapids” at medicare.gov/care-compare.