Brookdale Cedar Rapids

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Pros

• The staff goes above and beyond to truly care for residents.
• They provide hugs, companionship, and personal attention that makes residents feel valued.
• They help prepare residents for special moments, ensuring they are dressed, styled, and ready for photos.
• They stay by residents’ side during events, giving families peace of mind.
• The staff becomes friends to visiting family, creating a warm, welcoming community.
• Corridor Crossing Place features long-tenured staff who consistently deliver quality care.
• The facility feels homey and offers activities that keep residents engaged and happy.
• The team, led by leaders like Josie, makes residents feel safe, welcome, and loved.
• They quickly welcome residents back after hospital stays and support their recovery with exceptional care.

Cons

• She was unable to take care of her needs in this “assisted living” facility and had to be relocated to a nursing home.
• The facility is not large and fancy.

Review

This community is best suited for families seeking an intimate, high-touch care environment in a home-like setting, particularly for residents who need memory care or assisted living with strong daily support. It excels for couples or individuals who prioritize consistent personal attention, staff who know residents by name, and a warm, familial atmosphere over a flashy campus. Families should strongly consider alternatives if a large, resort-style campus or a facility with a broad array of on-site medical services and expansive amenities is a must. For those who value steady, relationship-driven care and clear, ongoing communication with caregivers and physicians, this option stands out as a dependable choice.

The standout strengths are the staff and the culture they create. Review after review highlights long-tenured, engaged caregivers who genuinely treat residents like family, not just as occupants. The care teams are described as going above and beyond, providing companionship, attending events, and supporting families through transitions with patience and warmth. The environment is repeatedly described as clean, safe, and homey, with a dining program that is attentive and meals that feel nourishing. Importantly, the facility demonstrates a strong capacity for memory care, where staff are not only attentive but also collaborative with families and medical providers to coordinate care and respond to evolving needs.

A core advantage is the staff-driven approach to everyday life. Residents with memory impairment or dementia benefit from a small, cohesive community where everyone seems to know their preferences. Programs such as music therapy and regular physical activity are available, and the layout encourages meaningful interactions rather than passive supervision. The ability to coordinate medical care with local providers, ui health care networks and Mercy Cedar Rapids, is repeatedly cited as a practical, value-adding feature. The atmosphere fosters dignity and belonging, with caregivers who can step in for critical activities, dressing for events, arranging hair and makeup for milestones, and staying by loved ones during transitions.

However, a candid assessment recognizes tradeoffs. The most common caveat is the absence of a large, resort-like setting with expansive amenities. A few reviewers note remodeling in progress and describe the facility as not being “large and fancy.” For families seeking a broad campus, extensive on-site medical suites, or high-end amenities, alternatives may offer a more upscale picture. Those needing very specialized nursing care beyond assisted living and memory care, or requiring a vivier of clinical services under one roof, may find the scope here narrower than they expect.

Still, the pros significantly offset these drawbacks for the target resident. The intimate scale reduces turnover gaps, enabling persistent relationships and a consistent care philosophy. The staff-to-resident familiarity translates into timely responses, personalized activity planning, and a sense of safety that can be especially important for dementia care. The strong teamwork with medical partners ensures medical needs are understood and addressed promptly, rather than shuffled among different providers. Families repeatedly report relief from anxiety when their loved one is in a setting that feels like a true community rather than a medical facility.

Bottom line: this community is a fit for families prioritizing reliable, compassionate care in a small, homey setting with robust memory care and active daily engagement. It is particularly well‑suited for residents who thrive on routine, purposeful activities, and staff relationships that feel personal and steady. Alternatives to consider include larger campuses with more pronounced luxury finishes, or facilities that offer broader medical services or specialized nursing care on-site. Prospective families should visit to observe caregiver interactions, gauge how well the calendar supports social and cognitive engagement, and confirm that staffing and medical coordination align with the resident’s specific needs. If the aim is a secure, caring environment where staff genuinely treat residents like family, this community delivers with proven consistency.

Restaurants

• Cancun Mexican Grill and Bar (0.4 miles)
• Lucky's on 16th (1.5 miles)
• Lion Bridge Brewing Company (1.5 miles)
• New Shack Tavern (1.6 miles)
• Kickstand (1.8 miles)
• Little Bohemia (1.8 miles)
• Tornado's Grub and Pub (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

• Southwest Regional Medical Center (1.3 miles)
• Mercy Birthplace (2.4 miles)
• Mercy Medical Center (2.5 miles)
• St Luke's Hospital 5C (2.9 miles)
• UnityPoint | St Lukes Cedar Rapids (2.9 miles)
• Mercy Medical Center (3.1 miles)
• Looney Bin (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

• Jrs Pharma (1.9 miles)
• Aim Healthcare (2.3 miles)
• CarePro Home Medical (2.7 miles)
• Medical Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
• Hy-Vee Drugstore (2.8 miles)
• Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Physicians

• Ob-Gyn Associates P C (2.1 miles)
• Mercy Pulmonology Clinic (2.4 miles)
• CEDAR RAPIDS HEART Center (2.4 miles)
• Mercy General Surgery Clinic (2.4 miles)
• Internist Associates of Iowa (2.4 miles)
• Envisions Medical Spa (2.4 miles)
• Gastroenterologists PC (2.4 miles)

Cafes

• Craft’d (2.2 miles)
• Starbucks (2.9 miles)
• Starbucks (3.1 miles)

Parks

• Beverly Park (2.3 miles)
• Greene Square Park (2.4 miles)
• Van Vechten Park (2.5 miles)
• Cherokee Trail Park (3.5 miles)
• Sac and Fox Trail City Park (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

• Central Church of Christ (2.4 miles)
• Temple Judah (3.7 miles)

Transportation

• The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (4.1 miles)