D67

Living Center West

Grade D 67/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

94

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$72,070

Last Survey

N/A

1050 4TH AVENUE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
3193668714

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.47h
LPN
0.81h
CNA
2.31h
Total
3.59h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 1998

100%

BAUM, SAMANTHA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

DIETZE, SARAH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2024

YOUNGER, CLETE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2014

GREENE, CASEY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2019

HICKS, LUCAS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2023

GREENE, CASEY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2023

HICKS, LUCAS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2023

Penalties & Fines (3)

$72,070total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
May 8, 2024Fine$54,081
May 8, 2024Payment Denial
Jan 18, 2024Fine$17,989

Health Inspection Deficiencies (33)

August 28, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0628DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2025
January 9, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 10, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 10, 2025
September 19, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2024
0660DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2024
0865EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2024
July 29, 2024Health6 deficiencies3 severe
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2024
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2024
0609JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 10, 2024
0610JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2024
0865DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2024
June 6, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
0690EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
0835EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
May 8, 2024Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2024
0686GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
January 18, 2024Health8 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0600GActual harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2024
October 12, 2023Health2 deficiencies2 severe
0684GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 16, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 16, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Living Center West?

Living Center West in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 66.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Living Center West?

Living Center West has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Living Center West have?

Living Center West has 33 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Living Center West been fined?

Yes. Living Center West has $72,070 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does Living Center West have?

Living Center West has 94 certified beds with approximately 67 current residents (71% occupancy). The facility is located at 1050 4TH AVENUE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa 52403. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.