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HomeIowaLiving Center West

Living Center West

1050 4th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524033193668714
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
94
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $72,070

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 94 certified beds with an average of 67.1 residents per day (71% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Aug 28, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $72,070 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.09 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 61.4% (high)

Living Center West is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with 94 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
94
Avg Residents/Day
67.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Linn
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$72,070
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJan 18, 2024
$17,989
FineMay 8, 2024
$54,081
Payment DenialMay 8, 2024
65 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.99 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.09 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.4%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 22, 1998
BAUM, SAMANTHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 23, 2024
DIETZE, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2024
YOUNGER, CLETEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 11, 2014
GREENE, CASEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2019
HICKS, LUCASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 26, 2023
GREENE, CASEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 27, 2023
HICKS, LUCASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 26, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Living Center West?▾
Living Center West has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Living Center West had any health inspection violations?▾
Living Center West had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 28, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $72,070 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Living Center West?▾
Living Center West provides 3.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 1.99 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.4%.
How many beds does Living Center West have?▾
Living Center West has 94 certified beds with an average of 67.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Living Center West?▾
Yes, there are 9 other nursing homes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with an average rating of 2.9/5. You can compare all facilities on the Cedar Rapids nursing homes page.