St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, IA

St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center is a nursing home community in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Information last verified: February 16, 2026

1420 Unitypoint Way, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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

3.8 from 66 reviews

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4 stars

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Overall Review of St Luke's Helen G Nassif Transitional Care Center

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness varies

Call-button response times are reported as inconsistent by residents and families.

Some families describe timely help after pressing the call button, including being assisted quickly late at night. Other reviewers report long waits for staff to respond, including assistance for using the restroom and getting back to bed. A few residents and families also describe situations where their call for help did not feel properly addressed, even after reporting concerns.

common 18 reviews mention this

Caregivers are often described warmly

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, professional, and helpful.

Many reviews emphasize that nurses and caregivers are friendly, patient, and ready to help. Several people also describe administrators, nursing staff, therapists, and dietary teams as supportive and encouraging during recovery. Even in more critical reviews, the experience is sometimes framed as mixed across staff members rather than uniformly negative.

common 13 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out to many

Multiple reviews highlight that the building is kept clean and well maintained.

Many reviewers say the facility is clean, well cared for, and does not have the typical nursing-home feel. A number of comments also mention cleanliness in rooms and common areas during longer stays. The negative reviews that do mention cleanliness point to issues such as infrequent room cleaning or neglect of basic details.

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Activities and therapy get praise

Reviews commonly mention engaging activities and supportive therapy.

Several residents and families describe fun, organized activities and planned days that help keep people engaged. Others specifically praise therapy, including physical and occupational therapy, for helping residents make progress toward discharge. A few reviewers also mention group exercises and a therapy gym as part of the rehabilitation experience.

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Meals are a mixed but discussed topic

Food quality is a recurring point in reviews, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviewers say meals were good, decent, or even enjoyed every day, and a few mention the dining experience as lively. Others describe food as only okay or express dissatisfaction with the quality. Meal-related comments also come up alongside mentions of dietary staff and special diets during recovery.

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Features

Housing

67 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Eastern Iowa (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

TLC Laser Eye Centers (0.6 miles)
UnityPoint Family Medicine At Bowman Woods (1.3 miles)
St Lukes (1.3 miles)
St Luke's Physicians & Clinics (1.6 miles)
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Counseling Center (1.6 miles)
Metropolitan Family Clinic (1.6 miles)
Trimble Deborah Lynn, DDS (1.6 miles)

Cafes

Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main (0.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)

Parks

East Knoll Park (1.2 miles)
Guthridge Park (1.9 miles)
Lowe Park (2.8 miles)
Thomas Park (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

Culver's (1.6 miles)
McDonald's (1.7 miles)
Burger King (1.8 miles)
30Hop (1.8 miles)
Third Base Brewery (2 miles)
Casa Las Glorias (2 miles)
Arby's (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

Thrive Spine And Sport (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Lil' Drug Store Products (2 miles)
Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic (2.1 miles)
Rockwell Collins Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Niedermann Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Blairs Ferry Family Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

Sedlacek Treatment Center (1.6 miles)
Hiawatha Care Center (2.1 miles)
Mercy Care Center at Marion (4.7 miles)
UnityPoint | St Lukes Cedar Rapids (5.2 miles)
St Luke's Hospital 5C (5.3 miles)

Theaters

Marcus Theatres (2 miles)
Collins Road Theatres (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Good Shepherd Lutheran Parsonage (3 miles)

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