Cottage Grove Place

September 2024

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Terry Von Lehmden

As a vendor in the community, I've been working with the management & staff here for several years. They've always been very welcoming and want to provide the best experience possible for the residents and their families.

September 2024

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Taylor

Dining room has a lot of food options every night and staff does a good job accommodating guests.

August 2024

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Ellen McG

Everyone is kind, generous and helpful, all staff and residents. Everybody knows your name and will go out of their way to help in any way.

August 2024

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Dorcas Mpanda

July 2024

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Aris

July 2024

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Joe Greene

Great place! Everyone is friendly and it has that "at home" feeling.

July 2024

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Sammie Hook

Great, hardworking staff who continuously show amazing teamwork! Upper management is awesome and the care they give the residents is above and beyond!

July 2024

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Tish Koch

Cottage Grove has a beautiful campus and the staff is happy to be around!

July 2024

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Louis Dinino

Unfortunately I had to put my grandmother in assisted living memory care. Cottage Grove Place is a very beautiful place for grandmom to call home. I can't say enough how well the staff is.

July 2024

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Chyla Lamp

My mom stayed here after her hip surgery in the care center. I can't say enough how happy and how helpful the staff are. Everyone at Cottage Grove Place is dedicated to providing complete living and care solutions for seniors. If you are going here to live you are making the right decision.

July 2024

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S Overton

We have had Ryan, in the Maintenance Dept at Cottage Grove, do a number of projects for us while living here. He does an excellent job on anything we have needed done. We can always count on Ryan and the maintenance department to do it right the first time!

June 2024

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Matt Johnson

Fantastic well-maintained facilities. Would give more stars if I could.

June 2024

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Polly Moyer

My Mother is lucky to live at Cottage Grove Place. We are extremely pleased with the friendly staff. It's a clean and gorgeous place. My Mother enjoys all the activities and gives her many opportunities to socialize. I highly recommend this care center.

May 2024

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Maria Lowe

May 2024

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Janet Griffith

My mother in law lived at Cottage Grove Place in skilled care, Assisted Living Plus, and the health center. Staff everywhere were professional, patient, and kind as her dementia progressed, even when she was difficult to deal with. Many staff members have worked there for several years, which speaks to the friendly, caring environment at CGP. I would highly recommend Cottage Grove to anyone seeking professional, compassionate care for themselves or a family member.

April 2024

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John Meyer

Nice clean facility. Upper end living with complete spectrum of age care.

March 2024

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traci robson

My mother in law has been living at Cottage Grove for over 6 years now and is so happy there. It is a beautiful facility, they have excellent food and the staff is absolutely amazing!!!! They have so many fun activities every month from outdoor cookouts to casino nights!!!! We are so happy we chose Cottage Grove for her!! If you are looking for a great place this is it!!!

March 2024

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Sandra Worley

My mother in law has been living at CGP for several years. A year and a half ago she moved to assisted living. We have been so pleased by the staff, the apartments and the rest of the facilities. I really believe that having social activities, nutritious food, friends to share meals with , and having people around to check on you is vitally important to keeping seniors healthy and happy. Thank you CGP!!

February 2024

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Faye Glessner

I moved back to cedar Rapids from California and into Cottage Grove Place 6 years ago so I could be close to my family. It was a great decision. CPG is the best deal in town, especially with LifeCare--meaning I don't have to leave my friends--just move within the community to a different level of care. And my kids didn't have to take care of me after recent surgery. The staff here are helpful and caring. I'm very happy to be living at Cottage Grove Place.

January 2024

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Richard Landis

We came to Cottage Grove Place to live where we can have a full continuum of care from Independent Living to a Health Center and Memory Unit. There are many pluses, too many to put into a short review, and we have found this to be a wonderful home to replace our home. All of the benefits and only a few of the responsibilities that we have learned to enjoy. Fine accommodations, excellent food, sensational friends (mostly new, but some old ones, too), The LifeCare package gives peace of mind to anyone that takes advantage of its wide spectrum of benefits. We have been here for three and a half years and can't wait for the sun to come up and start another new day at Cottage Grove Place. Oh yes, and I am a second generation resident of this "home away from home". My parents lived here.

January 2024

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July 2023

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Lori McDowell

My husband received excellent care in the skilled care unit. Everyone from housekeeping, dietary, nursing, therapists and administration were kind, professional, courteous, respectful and always happy to be there. It's quiet, clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend Cottage Grove Place skilled care!

July 2023

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Tom Garner

My wife Lynn and I have been at CGP for 4 months and CGP has exceeded our expectations at every level. Great staff from dining to any kind of care you need. The dining is excellent and living arrangements are very comfortable. On a rating scall of 1-10 we'd give it a 12. Lynn and Tom Garner

April 2023

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Derek Steen

I have worked with the staff at Cottage Grove Place for many years now and honestly can’t think of one negative experience with them. They are always professional, and caring, and have always been a pleasure to work with. They always seem to have the residence best interest in mind and do whatever they can to make decisions to respect them. I would recommend them to anyone!

April 2023

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linda palmer

This is being written by Linda Palmer’s daughter (Rebecca Keenan). Fours years ago mom moved to CGP Independent living after our dad passed. We knew this was were she would be happiest and safe. Fast forward, due to some challenges we had to fast track moving her to assisted living last week. Without the help of Jason Moyer and Kayla Duggan this would have been impossible. They worked to help us secure some new furniture, made adjustments to her new living space to allow her to easily adapt, and always had a smile on their face when we chatted. The entire staff treats our mom like they treat their own mom. Everyone knows her name , smiles and stops when they see her for a friendly hello and makes her feel special. As her kids, we can not be there all the time. But we know the amazing staff at CGP is taking care of her like family.

April 2023

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gina lansdown

Great Place! Friendly staff-that go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. No better place to live or work!

March 2023

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Nancy Justice

My husband's grandparents bought their home at CGP over 20 years ago and they both lived out their final years there. We are happy that they were able to live in such a caring and compassionate environment and that the staff and other residents made them feel at home. --Joe and Nancy Justice

March 2023

Lois R

I am a volunteer at Cottage Grove Place. It is a beautiful place that offers not only nice, spacious rooms to live in but also many activities for it's residents. The staff I have worked with, who genuinely care about the people who live there, along with the many friendly residents I have encountered is why I enjoy my time volunteering there.

February 2023

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William Jacobson

Cottage Grove specializes in effective senior care. I am in independent living and my wife is in memory care. All services are under one roof with secure care where it is needed. This was the right place for us. Willilam C. and Mary Jane Jacobson

February 2023

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Kim Peterson

I just love Cottage Grove Place!! I have helped families move from their homes into Cottage Grove for over 8 years. Not only have they loved it there, but they have thrived!! Great food, great people and beautiful rooms, all around wonderful place to live! Stop by for a tour!!! — Kim P.

October 2022

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Steve and Sharleen Overton

Love it here at Cottage Grove. All the way from all the friendly and caring staff to the friendly residents. A great place to call home!!

August 2022

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Mary Lee Parks

My 90-year-old uncle living in a Long Term Care facility (in Arizona) completely shocked me when he said yes to moving to Iowa to be closer to family! I was so excited at the prospect of having him in town but also very overwhelmed with the process of getting him "home". I had no idea how to transport my uncle across the country or where he would live. I contacted Cottage Grove Place to see if they had a room, which they did. Jessica-Leigh, with CGP, was FANTASTIC to work with. She recommended that I contact Flying Angels (for medical transportation) and Caring Transitions (to move personal belongings). Jessica-Leigh continued communicating with both companies, the other facility in Arizona, and me to ensure we were all on the same page regarding my uncle's care. When my uncle arrived, his comment was "I am so glad to be here." Thank you, Jessica-Leigh and team at Cottage Grove Place, for all you did! You are a true blessing!

June 2022

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Bob Bacheler

I have worked with many long term care facilities in my career. The staff at Cottage Grove Place are truly dedicated and it shows in their attention to every detail of a clients need long before the client arrives. Jessica-Leigh, coordinates a team of dedicated professionals to make sure that every resident has what they need. Whether you are looking for Long-term care, Assisted Living, or Rehabilitation, Cottage Grove Place is a fantastic healthcare center.

April 2022

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Daryl Stout Jr.

So my name is Daryl Stout Jr I am a CNA/OMT I have worked at Cottage Grove Place since April 27 2005 so (17 years ago) I love the job here, and my coworkers and most of all the Residents is so Fulfilling to my life. So a lot of the Residents (so many) throughout the years have said I am an angel sent to help take care of them and it is a awesome feeling to hear that, I only wish that they knew how make of a great privilege and happy it makes me that they allow me to take care of them. I anyone would be looking for great place to work I would recommend you to come and join my team

March 2022

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Darcy Caraway

My parents lived in Cottage Grove Place independent living happily for years. However, once moved to long term care, things deteriorated. Most seriously, my mother has received incorrect medications on THREE separate occassions. Luckily she was coherent and realized she had been given the wrong cup of pills the first two times. Today she was given,and took, someone elses meds. Needless to say, this will be reported to the IDPH. 6/25/2022

February 2021

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Allison Tranel

Starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic seemed like an overwhelming idea but the team members here at Cottage Grove Place made me feel welcome from day one. Everyone is friendly and willing to help whenever needed!

February 2021

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Sharon Aukerman

My first connection with Cottage Grove Place was in 1996 when it first opened. My mother moved in at the time of the opening. The thorough, caring attention she received during her life at Cottage Grove from the staff was impressive to my family and myself. Thus I came to an easy conclusion that I would follow in her footsteps at a future time, and I have never regretted my decision.I have found a wonderful home here due to the efforts of the excellent staff in all departments. All amenities meet my needs, and the activities offered, cover interests in many areas.Making the decision to enter here relieved my family of many responsibilities they might have had to proceed for me. The decision was a relief for them, and my family has expressed definite satisfaction with my life here. They are able to witness how happy I am.And finally, the atmosphere offers a homey feeling due to the caring attitude of the staff and residents toward one another. What could be better?

February 2021

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Mary Ingles

I ENJOY WORKING WITH MY COWORKERS. THE BEST PART OF MY JOB IS WORKING WITH OUR RESIDENTS AND JUST BEING THERE FOR THEM.

January 2021

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Evangeline Mccort

COTTAGE GROVE PLACESOLVED ALL MY PROBLEMSI first learned about the Life-Care retirement concept in 2008. After that I knew I would only live in a Life-Care retirement community. For the past 20 years I had been living in Ft. Myers, Florida. So I carefully researched both life-care communities in that area.Each community had advantages and disadvantages. But each had a disadvantage that I did not think I could live with. One community had no covered parking much less parking convenient and close to your apartment. Florida summer heat, sun, and salt-laden air would quickly damage a vehicle that was not garaged.The other community provided hurricane shelter for residents and their pets in a four-story parking garage that would be enclosed by metal panels when a hurricane warning was issued. Only cots would be provided. Residents must bring linens, food, water, and all other supplies needed to live for several days for themselves and their pets.My son, my only child, has lived in Cedar Rapids for 34 years. He knew the dilemma I faced. He called and suggested I check out retirement communities in Cedar Rapids and sent links to several web sites. When I saw one, Cottage Grove Place, was a life-care community, I made plane reservations to fly to Cedar Rapids.With my son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, I met with the Marketing staff, toured the complex, tentatively selected an apartment, reviewed the contract, and enjoyed dinner in the main dining that evening with my family. A couple of residents even stopped by our table to inquire if I was moving into Cottage Grove Place. They told me how much they enjoyed life at Cottage Grove Place.On the plane the next day I carefully read the contract and other documents I had received from Marketing. That evening I compared the contracts for all three communities that I had toured. Satisfied that I was making a well-informed decision, I called Cottage Grove Place the next morning to find out the exact amount of the deposit check to accompany the signed contract which I was mailing that day.Cottage Grove Place had solved my dilemma. Resident parking is in an underground, temperature controlled garage. My space is directly below my first-floor apartment which is next to the stairwell. (You could say I have an attached garage.) In the event of a tornado or severe storm warning, residents shelter in the garage, tunnel, or apartment bathroom with the door closed.Yes, there were some surprises after I moved in--all of them good. Most notable were: Learning that a portion of the entry fee and monthly fee are tax deductible as prepaid long term care insurance; seven days of arranged dinner dates with CGP residents; the life line and other security checks; the swift response to a fall or medical concern; and the friendly attitude of all the staff from the Director on down. Certainly Cottage Grove Place has solved all my problems and concerns for the future.Now, fast forward almost 10 years. The earth is in the waning months of the Carova-19 pandemic. I have moved to the beautiful new assisted living wing. Hopefully the vaccine will be administered here in early spring to our residents and life will return to our programs, card games, Bingo, reading groups, exercise programs, College at the Grove, musical programs, movies, interest groups, special events and on and on. Soon this awful year will just be a memory. And we all will return to our busy calendar of eventsee Gee McCort

January 2021

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Byron Henn

We are pleased and happy to be a part of the Cottage Grove Community. The staff is excellent in being friendly, helpful, desiring to know us and become a part of our lives.The meals are very good and offer a nice variety of menu items. It is wonderful to have The Grille which is available for any food alternative and a great place to gather and socialize.The facilities are wonderful. It feels like home which is one reason we became residents here.We know this is the place we will be as long as we are alive which enables us to be safe and at peace. Our sons are very grateful for this safe place for their parents.Cottage Grove Place is the place for us. We are well taken care of here and also very happy. It is top notch!

January 2021

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Ann Urness Gesme

It was following my husbands stroke in 2009 that we chose Cottage Grove Place for retirement living. Among the many appealing features were the wide range of floor plans, dining options, maintenance-free living, local transportation, healthcare facilities, activities, and most important of all - LifeCare securityDean recovered from his stroke, and spent more than 10 enjoyable years in independent living before his health began to decline. He moved to skilled nursing, assisted living, and finally long term care, while I stayed in our apartment, all on the campus of Cottage Grove Place.I, as well as my three children, have been most grateful for the excellent care and support offered here at Cottage Grove Place during COVID-19, the derecho in August, and Deans last days. It has been the best!

December 2020

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Marion Takes

After living in Colorado for 56 years, it was time to downsize and move out of my large home and closer to my roots. It was one of the most difficult decisions and processes of my life. The process took several years for me and my significant other to think about, discuss and visit in person.After about a dozen facility visits in Iowa communities, we found Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. It felt right for us, plus many family members live nearby.A common expression among seniors is were just not quite ready, which we can relate to. After living here for a year, in retrospect, I am glad we didnt postpone the process any longer.We plan to participate more in the variety of things to do here, while maintaining our individuality and privacy. Although a difficult decision and process, we feel confident it was necessary and worth the effort. We both agonized over giving up so many things with many memories attached, to a different community and lifestyle.Purging is not easy; nor is leaving the familiarity of home, neighborhood, community, church, friends and much accumulated stuff.A period of grieving is to be expected, but we are both grateful we chose Cottage Grove Place, where the staff is dedicated and committed to helping us look positively forward to a new way of life.Plus, Coping with Covid-19 and the Derecho has been much more tolerablehere.

November 2020

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Julia Eaton

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Eula Wood

When my husband Neil and I decided we were going to need some help. Wecame to COTTAGE GROVE PLACE.and immediately fell in love with this place.Neil had Parkinsons Disease. He was with me fora year and four months before he needed more care.so he went to the care center, where hegot very good care. He was there for five and a half years before he passedaway. Now I am especially happy I am here.I dont have to spend all my time alone in a lonely homewithout him. I have many friends here to be with.And I have made friends with a special person I spend most of my time with.

November 2020

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Alan Boyden

My wife and I moved into Cottage Grove Place almost exactly three years ago today and have enjoyed every day of carefree independent living since.We chose Cottage Grove Place over other independent living choices due to the Life Care coverage, which we dont necessarily need now, but you never know what the future may bring. With the recent Derecho event in Cedar Rapids there was considerable damage to the 3rd floor apartments of the Commons Building in which we had an apartment. All residents of the 3rd floor were moved to other apartments in the complex (a new building had recently opened with many apartments available) while water damage repairs are being made to virtually all ceilings and some walls. We were very fortunate that we could move to a new apartment with the same floor plan but on the first floor. Cottage Grove staff and Caring Transitions did the pack-up and heavy lifting of our furniture and belongings to the new apartment. We have the option to move back to the original apartment when repairs are completed or to stay in the new apartment. We will stay in the new apartment which has some advantages to the old in that it is on the first floor and this provides much easier access to the outdoors when walking our two small dogs. Despite incredible challenges during this storm recovery period, some 35 residents and all their belongings were relocated in just over a week!. While this was an unplanned move for us, it happened in a safe and timely manner with minimal effort on our part and no additional expense to date. Our old neighborhood suffered considerable damage from the storm, with many trees downdamaged and some structural damage to homes. We were glad not to be faced with the expense and the effort of finding and scheduling reputable contractors in a timely fashionWe are in Independent Living and are free to come and go as if we were in our old home (this is our HOME now). In this age of COVID there are common sense rules in place regarding wearing of masks and social distancing with some restrictions on visitors, but this is for the safety of the community in general - most people willingly comply with the guidelines. Stricter rules are in place for the Assisted Living and Health Center areas of the complex for the overall safety of the entire population.My wife is a knitter and spends time knitting sweaters, hats, and such when not reading and participating in volunteer work outside of the Cottage Grove Community. There are several groups of people that gather for knitting or card playing, or reading spend considerable time in the Cottage Grove Place Residents Wood Shop. This is a very well equipped shop with virtually all of the tools (large and small) donated by pastpresent (and presumably future) residents who enjoy woodworking. We make everything from gift items for sale in the Corner Store to furniture items for ourselves and other residents, to making repairsmodifications to residents furniture to better suit their needs. The shop is self managed by the residents who use it. With a variety of skill levels, it is interesting for us to see and learn new techniques to accomplish the same end solutiongoal.My wife and I are both thriving in a true Community along with retirees from virtually all occupations (engineers, lawyers, farmers, doctors, teachers, accountants, and you name it).OVID has curtailed the larger group activities, but smaller groups are still able to gather, socially distanced and masked, to play cribbage and other card games. We have a billiards room with three tables that draw the pool players for friendly competitions. We all look forward to returning to outside activities once the virus is controlleda vaccine becomes available, but in the meantime there is no lack of things to do.n summary, we live in a safe and diverse community where most of the old responsibilities of home ownership are gone, leaving us free to pursue our interests with the support of our new-found friends.

November 2020

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Helen Rodenberg

Ive lived at Cottage Grove Place since May of 2013. I have never regretted my decision to move here. The staff is excellent and attendant to the needs of all residents. One can always find an activity to participate in ....or a resident with whom to share a cup of cofee. And during the COVID pandemic and the derecho the staff remained calm and composed and successfully saw to it that residents remained safe. The tax benefits of living in a continuing care community -- a definite plus. In summary, without reservation I can recommend Cottage Grove Place. Moving here ranks among one of the best decisions Ive made in my life.

September 2020

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Kayla Duggan

I have been an employee at Cottage Grove Place for almost 2 years now. One of thing I can definitely say is the teamwork is outstanding. Since I started all of the departments have worked together regularly (new building, big events, COVID, Derecho, etc.) and everyone always works hard, has fun, and is always willing to help each other out. It is never a dull moment here, so if you have a passion to work with Seniors, I would strongly recommend applying today!

May 2020

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Kathleen Rudolph

They are very flexible with schedules the nurses seem very caring atowards cnas and they are always willing too help out as a new employee I am very impressed as a new employee I am very happy here and thanks for helping and recognizing employees with disabilities like myself it means so much too me too know im not looked down upon thank u

March 2020

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Jen Neumann

A kind and supportive staff, stunning surroundings and a great value for the services and care.

March 2020

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January 2020

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Amber Wiley

Exceptional place to work with exceptional care given to residents. As a nurse, this the best facility I have encountered and love being able to make a difference in the lives of the residents. Employees and residents connect like a family here.

January 2020

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Jean Ohlen

My mother entered when she was around 80 years old. After my father had passed and she grieved, she made the right decision for herself. She was graced to be able to afford this. Our family was able to support her as she aged 289 and we utilized every appropriate service from cottage Grove and the Cedar Rapids medical community. This is a dynamic community with dynamic leader ship.

December 2019

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Krista Woltman

Progressive care is important for our aging community. If home Care is not the plan looking into progressive care would be something to consider.

October 2019

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Rebecca Palmer Keenan

The perfect place to downsize out of the big empty house, create new friendships and not have a care in the world!!

April 2019

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Kristi Fryckman

April 2019

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Julia

This has been my favorite long term care facilities to work at. Fair pay and vacationbenefits, great staff, family friendly to employees, and the management has always been willing to work with my schedule while in school.

January 2019

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Brenda Sullivan

I am currently an employee at cottage grove, I highly recommend it for living as a senior or work as an employee there are positive benefits compared to many places. The atmosphere is positive, the Patients are happy, there are so many daily activities also good food!! So I personally give this place what it deserves (compared to other facilities) a 5 star.

October 2018

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Michelle Lint Bevins

This is a wonderful place to work! Everyone pays attention to detail, and the residents are well taken care of by all our wonderful nurses and CNAS

September 2018

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Matt Pierson

April 2018

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Maggie Clair

Great workers that take great care of their patients!

August 2017

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Zachary Lukasiewicz

Theyve taken great care of my grandmother. I enjoy visiting here, even as she transitioned between their different levels of service.