Cottage Grove Place
2115 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Cottage Grove Place Compares
Cottage Grove Place is a 64-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.8%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cedar Rapids, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (56% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (35% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.3% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Cottage Grove Place
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Cottage Grove Place with other nursing homes in Cedar Rapids.
How is Cottage Grove Place addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Cottage Grove Place doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.8% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Cottage Grove Place doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Cottage Grove Place?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Cottage Grove Place lag behind other Cedar Rapids options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 10 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Cottage Grove Place?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids sits in Linn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 35,813 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $67,301
- Median home value
- $161,600
Demographics for Linn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cedar Rapids.
Facility Details
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