Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 6, 2026Community profile
Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC
2115 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.317 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC
Cottage Grove Place is a continuing care retirement community dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our residents. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, assisted living memory care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. The comfort and care of our residents is our priority, and we strive to exemplify it each day. Since 1996, Cottage Grove Place has been the premier continuing care retirement community in Cedar Rapids and is the only community in the area offering LifeCare. Cottage Grove Place is governed by a local Board of Trustees, and we are proud of our not-for-profit status. Cottage Grove Place is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage; new resident orientation; resident cost; community and grounds; and resident apartments.
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,460/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 6, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$10,425/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 6, 20261 Bedroom
Memory Care · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,100/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 6, 20261 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,419/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 6, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,054/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 6, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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1 Bedroom$3,419 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveWhat stands out most about Cottage Grove Place is the people. The staff are kind, responsive, and clearly invested in the well-being of the residents. There’s a strong sense of community here, and it shows in the daily interactions and overall atmosphere. They set a high standard for senior living.
★★★★★
Positive[Name Removed] is a very compassionate and knowledgeable sales associate. The residents living in the assisted living area were out exercising when I arrived and listening to a live musician when I left. I was able to meet the Administrator who was kind and very helpful as well. A very lovely experience and a beautiful space I'd be happy to have my loved one there.
★★★★★
PositiveCottage Grove Place
The work hard to outline a care plan across teams and the residents are incredibly welcoming
Response from the communityWe're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!
August 27, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveLovely place
I miss the people. Cleanliness was great They were always friendly The food was excellent, especially the house salad. For me it was very expensive it took all my retirement money and I was one of the cheaper ones. Someone told me some were paying [fee amount] a month. I loved the place, people food and care. It was the administrative staff that was terrible - but that person is gone now.
★★★★★
PositiveRecommended
I would recommend Cottage Grove Place. The housekeeping could be quite a bit better. The staff was overall great. The move-in process was superb. Their communication was great. The meals seemed to be very good. The supervisor of the Memory Care unit, [name removed], was wonderful, helpful, friendly and sympathetic. She actually became a friend in the seven months that my mom was at Cottage Grove Place.
Response from the communityThank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
September 5, 2024
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC
Best overall experience I could imagine. Not perfect of course but really excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone and have done so.
Response from the communityWe are so happy to read such a great review about Cottage Grove Place! Thank you again for leaving us this response!
August 31, 2024
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- LCS
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 6, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Room Service
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- No Sugar
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Pureed Meals
- Kosher
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Anytime Dining
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Memory Care
Services & convenience
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- English
- Spanish
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Activities & engagement
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Catholic Services
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Bible Study Group
- Wii Bowling
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Water Aerobics
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Protestant Services
- Gardening Club
- Sensory-based Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Community Service Organizations
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Visiting Rabbi
- Holiday Parties
- Jewish Services
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Bridge Club
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Reminiscence Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Day Trips and Outings
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Montessori Programs
- Karaoke
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
Outdoor spaces
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Beauty Salon
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Library
- Outside Patio
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Central Fireplace
- Jacuzzi
- Ballroom
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Woodworking Shop
- Fitness Center
- Billiards Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Air Conditioned
- Ground Floor Units
- Bath Tubs
- Kitchenette
- Full kitchen
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Cable or Satellite TV
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 6, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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