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Cottage Grove Place

Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165322) · 64 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.07★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 363-2420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Cottage Grove Place has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.

Cottage Grove Place reports total nurse staffing of about 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.

Cottage Grove Place has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Cottage Grove Place Cottage Grove Place: 1★ 1★ IA average IA average: 3.07★ 3.07★ Life Care Services chain avg Life Care Services chain avg: 4.1★ 4.1★

About this facility

Cottage Grove Place is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, operated as a non-profit facility. It is certified for 64 beds and had an average of 54.2 residents, and has been federally certified since May 7, 1997.

According to CMS Care Compare, Cottage Grove Place has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.

Total nurse staffing hours average 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.

Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.

Cottage Grove Place is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.

This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly at Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Cottage Grove Place has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Cottage Grove Place is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 38.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — there are no federal fines on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Cottage Grove Place is certified for 64 beds and had an average of 54.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a non-profit facility that is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.1 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Cottage Grove Place has been certified since May 7, 1997.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cottage Grove Place scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3193632420 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3193632420 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165322?state=IA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.