Higley Mansion Care Center

    860 17th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    • Assisted Living

    Warm attentive care after surgery

    I stayed here short-term after surgery and was very pleased. The mansion-like, well-kept rooms felt like a B&B with private baths; the dining room, great food, and lively activities (music, bingo, parties) made it warm and social. Staff treated me like family, were attentive from day one, and nursing care was on duty - I would recommend this caring community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.73·(15)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring staff
    • On-site nursing coverage
    • Private single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms
    • Furnished rooms and short-term/temp rental options
    • Engaging social activities and events
    • Attractive dining room and generally strong food quality
    • Small, home-like/mansion-style atmosphere
    • Clean, well-maintained interior areas

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Limited skilled-nursing and higher-acuity care capacity
    • Lack of Medicaid acceptance and restricted payer options
    • Limited frequency of routine services (laundry/bed/cleaning)
    • Supervisory communication tone and staff morale
    • Outdated building layout and limited resident-door security features
    • Dining-room capacity and layout constraints impacting mealtime experience
    • Variable activity programming and engagement
    • Facility permanently closed

    Summary of reviews

    These reviews describe a small, mansion-like long-term/post-acute center that many families found warm and homey. Strengths most consistently cited include attentive, friendly staff and an environment that feels individualized — private, furnished single rooms with private bathrooms and a dining room that several reviewers described as attractive. The facility positioned itself as convenient for short-term or post-surgical stays and hospice support, with on-site nursing coverage noted as a practical asset.

    Care quality presents a mixed picture. Multiple reviewers praised staff who were caring and went beyond expectations, and families appreciated visible nursing presence. At the same time, there are consistent operational concerns about staffing: personnel felt stretched at times and turnover was noted. Clinically, the center appears to handle lower-acuity and short-term needs well but has limited capacity for higher-acuity skilled nursing; reviewers also pointed out restricted payer acceptance, including no Medicaid, which constrains access for some residents.

    Dining and activities are generally regarded as positives but with variability. Several comments highlighted good food and an appealing dining room and described an active social calendar (music, bingo, parties). Others noted occasional inconsistencies in food quality and a congested dining layout; activity levels were described as lively by some and sparse by others, suggesting program consistency may vary over time or between units.

    The physical plant reinforces the mixed assessment: the building is older but often well kept and styled like a residential mansion or bed-and-breakfast, which contributed to the homelike feel for many families. Conversely, reviewers raised facility-level safety and design issues — a dark interior, limited security features such as resident-door locks, and dining-room layout constraints — that may matter to prospective residents. Cleanliness was described positively in many accounts, though a few reviews raised sanitation and odor concerns in specific areas.

    Management and operations show both strengths and weaknesses. Visitors encountered friendly, informative directors and staff on tours, and temporary rental options were available. However, there were concerns about supervisory tone and its effect on staff morale, as well as limitations in routine service frequency (laundry, bed cleaning, etc.) that could affect day-to-day resident experience.

    Notably, the facility is reported as permanently closed. Prospective residents and families should verify current operational status and licensing before making arrangements. Overall, the center may suit individuals seeking a small, home-like environment for short-term or lower-acuity stays, but families requiring robust skilled nursing, broader payer options, or enhanced security features should consider these limitations and confirm current service availability.

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    Location

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    Higley Mansion Care Center is located at 860 17th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403.

    About Higley Mansion Care Center

    Higley Mansion Care Center is a senior living facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, located at 860 17th St. SE, with an average price near $1,430. The facility plans to start construction in January 2025 and finish by August 2025, bringing 40 to 50 new jobs to the area. This residential care home serves seniors aged 55 and older and can hold up to 50 residents, each with a private, spacious, and furnished bedroom that has emergency call lights. There's constant staff support, so help's available day or night, and the facility aims for a peaceful living environment. There's daily housekeeping, laundry, medication help, and support for wheelchair mobility. Meals are home-cooked, served three times a day, with options for special diets like low-sodium or low-sugar.

    The home provides devotional services-including offsite and Catholic services-with a visiting chaplain, and they've got hospice and respite care if needed. Security is a focus, with 24-hour monitoring, and activities are offered right onsite for socializing or staying busy. Residents get cable, a phone, newspaper service, guest meals, transportation at an added fee, and beauty or barber services also available for extra cost. House amenities include free parking, a piano, TV lounge, computer room, fitness center, and movie theater. There's an outdoor patio garden, raised gardening beds, and both indoor and outdoor spaces to relax.

    A full schedule of social, educational, and fun activities encourages friendships and social engagement, and the center ensures each person receives the help they need for day-to-day life. Wheelchair accessible showers and common areas make moving around easy. Memory care services are also available, designed for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, with extra safety measures and staff trained for memory support and high-acuity care. The new facility will also have voluntary substance abuse programming for up to 88 people. There's high-speed Wi-Fi, space for pets, and support for special medical or care requirements. Higley Mansion Care Center is getting ready to offer a comfortable, supportive place for senior living.

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    The full address for this community is 860 17th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

    No, Higley Mansion Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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