Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, IA

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Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, IA

Hiawatha Care Center is a nursing home community in Hiawatha, IA.

Information last verified: April 30, 2026

405 North 15Th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA 52233

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

3.7 from 41 reviews

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Overall Review of Hiawatha Care Center

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Skilled nursing and long-term care

Residents use the facility for skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehab needs.

Several reviews describe ongoing skilled nursing and long-term care, including family members using both services. Others mention rehabilitation and recovery support, such as hip recuperation and care for a bedridden loved one. Across these experiences, families also emphasize staying informed about care and receiving help when needs come up.

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Staff feel caring and responsive

Many reviews highlight staff who are patient, kind, and quick to respond.

A large share of reviews emphasize the staff’s attitude—engaged, respectful, and supportive—along with a “go the extra mile” feel. Families also describe frequent communication about care and help arriving promptly when assistance is needed. A minority of reviews report the opposite, citing long waits for help, limited interaction, and concerns about professionalism or understaffing.

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Food is a frequent bright spot

Residents and families often mention good food and regular meal satisfaction.

Food comes up repeatedly in reviews, with multiple people describing it as delicious, good, or satisfying, and some noting snacks and special meals. Reviews also mention accommodating diets in day-to-day living, including liquified meals for specific needs. On the negative side, a few reviewers complain about inadequate feeding and meals served in poor condition, including slop tossed on a plate and billing confusion around a holiday meal.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying active with frequent activities and events.

Many reviews point to ongoing activities as a key part of life at the community, including outings, games, movies, cooking, gardening, and social events. Several families say their loved ones enjoyed participating and that activities helped pass the time during longer stays, including during visitor-restricted periods. Some reviews also credit the staff with supporting family gatherings and special events, like a pizza party hosted for residents’ relatives.

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Cleanliness stands out repeatedly

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean and well kept.

A handful of reviews explicitly praise cleanliness, with commenters calling it one of the cleanest and noting it as tidy and well maintained. This theme also aligns with reviews that describe the building as newer and in good condition. While most reviews focus on cleanliness as a positive, a few of the most critical reviews raise broader concerns about care and staffing rather than cleanliness specifically.

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Cost and billing feel confusing

Some families report high costs and billing questions.

A few reviews mention the cost being very high, with one describing an unexpected additional charge related to a Christmas meal. Another review describes confusion about the billing process and says communication could have been better with family members. In contrast, other reviews focus on the overall care experience positively, but these billing-related comments are recurring enough to stand out.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

109 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 (11 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

Hiawatha Care Center (0 miles)
Sedlacek Treatment Center (2.2 miles)
UnityPoint | St Lukes Cedar Rapids (4.3 miles)
St Luke's Hospital 5C (4.3 miles)

Physicians

Dwight Schroeder, MD (0.2 miles)
Wolfe Eye Clinic (0.2 miles)
Heartland Hearing Center (0.5 miles)
Metropolitan Family Clinic (0.6 miles)
St Luke's Physicians & Clinics (0.6 miles)
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Counseling Center (0.6 miles)
Mercycare Community Physicians (0.6 miles)

Parks

Guthridge Park (0.5 miles)
East Knoll Park (3.2 miles)
Thomas Park (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

Culver's (0.6 miles)
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (0.8 miles)
Arby's (0.8 miles)
Zeppelins Bar And Grill (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Casa Las Glorias (1.1 miles)
Vito's On 42nd (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

Niedermann Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Blairs Ferry Family Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Clark's Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Lil' Drug Store Products (2.2 miles)
Thrive Spine And Sport (2.2 miles)
Rockwell Collins Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.8 miles)
Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

Good Shepherd Lutheran Parsonage (1.5 miles)

Theaters

Marcus Theatres (2 miles)
Collins Road Theatres (3.7 miles)

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