Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, IA has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 1 star for staffing, while quality measures are 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations involved abuse/neglect reporting and resident protection.
Last inspection: August 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8217.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.37
Licensed practical nurses
0.61
Nurse aides
1.84
Weekend nursing
2.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%14%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%1.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%6.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.9%7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.5%21.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27.9%16.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.1%19.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%1.1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
45%21.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.8%9.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.4%93.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—67.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.6%88.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $54,081 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $72,070 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 8, 2024
65 days
Federal fine
May 8, 2024
$54,081
Federal fine
Jan 18, 2024
$17,989
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
72.8 residents on an average day (77% of 94 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.