Harmony Cedar Rapids
1940 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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How Harmony Cedar Rapids Compares
Harmony Cedar Rapids is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.9%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% 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: 13.0% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (59% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (58% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — worse 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 Harmony Cedar Rapids
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Harmony Cedar Rapids with other nursing homes in Cedar Rapids.
How is Harmony Cedar Rapids addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Harmony Cedar Rapids keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.0% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Harmony Cedar Rapids doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Harmony Cedar Rapids?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Harmony Cedar Rapids lag behind other Cedar Rapids options?
Its 1-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 Harmony Cedar Rapids?
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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