Higley Mansion Care Center

    860 17th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
    3.7 · 15 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm staff, good short-term care

    I stayed here with my mom for a short-term/post-surgical stay and was impressed overall. The staff were warm, caring and often went above and beyond; the building is older but well-kept, very clean with private single rooms and bathrooms, a beautiful dining room, and plenty of activities (bingo, music, parties). Food was generally good to excellent and hospice care was positive. Downsides: it's not set up for higher or skilled care (no Medicaid), services are limited, staff feel stretched with some turnover and occasional aloofness, and I had safety/sanitation concerns (no locks on doors, could be cleaner in spots). I would recommend it for short-term or low-care stays but not for heavy medical needs.

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    3.73 · 15 reviews

    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
    • Directors described as nice and informative
    • Active social programming (music, parties, bingo)
    • Affordable pricing
    • Private single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms
    • Furnished rooms with home-like/Bed & Breakfast decor
    • Clean facility with no odors (reported by many reviewers)
    • Smaller size with close one-on-one feel
    • Well-kept, mansion-like aesthetic and beautiful dining room
    • Nursing care on duty at all times
    • Good option for short-term/post-surgical stays and temp rentals
    • Positive hospice experiences reported
    • Plenty of activities and warm dining/social atmosphere (per many reviews)
    • Highly recommended by several reviewers
    • Overall perception of residents being satisfied

    Cons

    • Staff stretched thin and notable turnover
    • Sanitation could be better (mixed comments on cleanliness)
    • Limited capacity for higher-acuity or skilled nursing needs
    • No skilled nursing program available (per reviews)
    • Does not accept Medicaid
    • Limited ancillary services (weekly laundry/meals/bed/cleaning reported)
    • Occasional aloofness or unprofessional behavior from staff/management (e.g., dining manager incident)
    • Safety concerns such as lack of locks on residents' doors
    • Older building with dark interior and dated areas
    • Dining area can be congested and not always homey
    • Mixed reports on food quality (excellent to questionable)
    • Some reviewers described limited activity or an older-style, quiet environment
    • Closed permanently

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans positive regarding personal attention, atmosphere, and suitability for lower-acuity or short-term stays. Reviewers frequently praise the staff as friendly, caring, and attentive — many say staff behave like extended family and go above and beyond. Directors and tour staff are described positively in several accounts. The community’s smaller size and mansion-like, Bed & Breakfast style décor are repeatedly noted as strengths, contributing to a warm, homey dining and social atmosphere. Private, single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms, furnished accommodations, and a beautiful dining room are consistent positive points. Multiple reviewers specifically recommended Higley Mansion Care Center for short-term or post-surgical stays, and some mentioned availability of temporary rentals. Several reviews highlight that nursing care is on duty at all times and that hospice experiences were positive.

    Care quality and staffing present a nuanced picture. Many reviews emphasize caring, attentive staff and consistent nursing presence; residents and families often report satisfaction with day-to-day care. However, there are repeated concerns that staff are stretched and that turnover is an issue. A small number of accounts report aloofness from some staff and at least one incident where a dining manager belittled staff in front of residents—this kind of management behavior prompted a family to look elsewhere. Importantly, reviewers note limitations in clinical capability: the facility reportedly does not provide skilled nursing care and does not accept Medicaid, so it is not appropriate for individuals who require higher-acuity medical services or who rely on Medicaid coverage.

    Facility condition and safety are described with both praise and caveats. Many reviewers call the building very clean, well-kept, and free of odors, and they were impressed by the mansion-like charm despite the building’s age. Others characterize the building as older, darker inside, and less appealing—comments that it is an “old-style nursing home” or “not homey” appear in multiple summaries. Specific safety concerns were raised, most notably the lack of locks on residents’ doors, which some reviewers flagged as a serious issue to verify. The dining area is praised for its beauty by some but also criticized as congested by others.

    Dining and activities are other areas with mixed but generally favorable feedback. Several reviewers mention excellent or great food and a warm dining atmosphere, while a few describe food quality as questionable. Activities are highlighted as a strong point by many: music, parties, bingo, and plenty of choices were mentioned, contributing to resident satisfaction and social engagement. Conversely, a minority of reviewers felt there were not many activities and described the environment as quiet or less active.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests Higley Mansion Care Center was well-suited for residents seeking a smaller, more personal, home-like environment with private rooms, regular nursing presence, active social programming, and an emphasis on comfort and hospice support. It appears less suitable for people requiring skilled nursing care, those dependent on Medicaid, or families for whom modern facility design and robust clinical staffing are priorities. The reported staff turnover, occasional sanitation/safety concerns, and at least one instance of unprofessional management behavior are important caveats families should investigate further.

    Final and consequential note: one of the review summaries states the facility is "closed permanently." That status supersedes considerations about suitability or availability; any planning should verify the current operational status and licensing. If considering this property historically or for comparison, focus on its strengths in personal attention and short-term care, and on the recurring weaknesses around clinical scope, staffing stability, safety features (locks), and some inconsistencies in dining/cleanliness.

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    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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