Living Center West
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165278) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $72,070 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (319) 366-8714 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Living Center West has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below Iowa's state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Living Center West reports total nurse staffing of about 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Living Center West has 2 federal fines on record totaling $72,070.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Living Center West is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1996. The facility has 94 certified beds and an average daily census of 72.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Living Center West has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.82, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $72,070.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon is currently listed for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data, and there has been no change of ownership reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Living Center West has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 61.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $72,070.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Living Center West is certified for 94 beds, with an average daily census of 72.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (5 stars), which are combined into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 319-366-8714 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 319-366-8714 to arrange a visit and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165278?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.