Living Center West

Living Center West

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Address

1050 4th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

Phone

+1 319-366-8714

4.8 /10

Living Center West Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$72,070 fines 4 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
4 below national median
Total federal penalties
$72,070

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.59 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.47 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.69 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.99 hrs
Physical therapy
0.02 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Living Center West 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
94 certified beds · ~67 avg residents/day (71% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Living Center West is a 94-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including 2-star ratings for staffing and health inspections. While staffing levels and inspections are rated below average, the facility maintains a 5-star rating for its clinical quality measures.

Location

1050 4th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Living Center West?
Living Center West has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Living Center West score on health inspections?
Living Center West received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Living Center West?
Living Center West has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Living Center West have?
Living Center West has 94 certified beds.
Does Living Center West accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Living Center West accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Living Center West located?
Living Center West is located at 1050 4th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
How can I contact Living Center West?
You can reach Living Center West by phone at +1 319-366-8714.

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How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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