Prairie Hills Cedar Rapids

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Prairie Hills Cedar Rapids

Prairie Hills Cedar Rapids is an assisted living community in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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2903 F Avenue Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 22 reviews
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Overall Review of Prairie Hills Cedar Rapids

common 19 reviews mention this

Staff feel welcoming and attentive

Residents and families consistently describe staff as welcoming and attentive.

Across many reviews, residents and visitors say the staff is warm, friendly, and helpful, and that interactions include checking in and taking time even when busy. Multiple reviewers also mention feeling safe and well cared for, with communication that helps transitions and ongoing needs feel manageable. A few reviews add that specific team members make a noticeable difference in day-to-day comfort and responsiveness.

common 3 reviews mention this

Home-like community and rooftop garden

Residents describe a home-like setting with outdoor space to enjoy.

Several reviewers highlight the physical space as clean and pleasant, with one person calling out the building’s beauty and another emphasizing a quiet, home-like feel. Outdoor space is also part of what stands out, including mention of a rooftop garden that residents enjoy. The same theme shows up alongside comments about staff helping the environment feel comfortable.

common 4 reviews mention this

Care seems personalized and responsive

Reviews commonly describe care that feels one-on-one and responsive to needs.

Some reviewers specifically mention residents being well taken care of by aides, with one-on-one help that supports everyday comfort. Others describe the staff as knowledgeable and responsive to changing needs, including during the move-in period. A few reviews also connect good communication with the care experience, especially from the perspective of families.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Weekends and meals draw criticism

Some reviews report staffing gaps that affect weekends and meal service.

While many reviews focus on positive care and friendliness, two reviews raise concerns about staffing levels. One review describes dining problems tied to understaffing and long waits for meals, and also criticizes the food quality and menu variety. Another review says the community is poorly staffed on weekends.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels mixed versus value

Pricing reviews are mixed, with at least one concern about rate increases.

One review expresses frustration about higher rates while describing dissatisfaction with dining. At the same time, another reviewer says the facilities are excellent for the price, suggesting value is not viewed uniformly. Taken together, the cost experience appears to depend on what matters most to each family, including expectations for day-to-day meal service.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 86 resident community capacity 86 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Eastern Iowa (7 miles away) Eastern Iowa (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Carpenter Martin MD (0.1 miles)
  • Mercycare Johnson Avenue (1.4 miles)
  • Mercycare Community Physicians (1.4 miles)
  • Dr.D.M. Fitzgerald and Associates (1.4 miles)
  • St Luke's Therapy Plus (1.4 miles)
  • Eyemart Optical Outlet (2 miles)
  • MercyCare Edgewood (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.3 miles)
  • El Super Burrito & Lup (0.4 miles)
  • Arby's (1 miles)
  • 16th Avenue Grill (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Union Station Sports Bar & Grill (1.4 miles)
  • Nick's Bar & Grill (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Jrs Pharma (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Aim Healthcare (2.8 miles)
  • CarePro Home Medical (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Cherokee Trail Park (0.7 miles)
  • Cherry Hill Park (2.1 miles)
  • Greene Square Park (2.4 miles)
  • Morgan Creek Park (2.6 miles)
  • Beverly Park (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Central Church of Christ (1.1 miles)
  • Cedar Hills Community Church (2.2 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Parsonage (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Looney Bin (1.2 miles)
  • St Luke's Hospital 5C (2.5 miles)
  • UnityPoint | St Lukes Cedar Rapids (2.6 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Mercy Birthplace (2.8 miles)
  • Southwest Regional Medical Center (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Craft’d (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)

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