Cedar Village Senior Residences sits in a quiet Cedar Rapids neighborhood, right across from Jacolyn Park, and less than seven miles from Eastern Iowa Airport, making visits from family easy, and if someone likes going out, the place is surrounded by shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, a regional mall, pharmacies, and even entertainment spots, museums, parks, and medical centers like Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital, so you don't have to go far for just about anything you might need. The community offers one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments set up for seniors, with full kitchens including refrigerators and electric ranges, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning, and each unit gets one parking spot. The building allows pets like dogs and cats, and is non-smoking throughout, with elevators for easier access, and the apartments have safety features like fire alarms and smoke detectors. Rent is affordable as it's based on about 30% of a resident's gross income, and utilities like heat, electricity, sewer, and trash removal are all bundled in, which helps simplify budgeting each month, and the community operates under HUD Section 8 (202) housing rules, so there are age and income limits for those who apply.
Cedar Village provides a wide range of care, depending on what each resident needs, offering things like independent living, assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, hospice care, skilled nursing, and both medical-certified and non-medical home health care, and even adult day services, with specialized staff available as needed, and you can work with them to set up an individual care plan. The staff stays on-site, friendly and helpful if someone has questions or needs something fixed thanks to 24-hour maintenance, and the controlled access entry system helps keep the place secure. There are common lounges and spacious community rooms for relaxing or socializing, an on-site laundry room, and a clubhouse for planned activities, games, and social events, which can be nice if you're looking to make friends, because folks here like to keep busy with a calendar full of educational, physical, and fun activities, and the place has even been recognized with Best Activities awards and the Best of Senior Living All Star Award, so there's plenty offered to keep both mind and body active.
Apartments are designed to be easy for seniors to get around with features for accessibility and safety, and accessible units are available for people with mobility needs, plus building maintenance and extra security give residents peace of mind. Mail comes to you on-site, and the residence offers things like planned transportation to shopping or appointments if you let them know ahead. There's a strong sense of community and the staff earn praise for being joyful and kind, helping create a warm, welcoming spot where folks can socialize, whether that's in the club room, during meals planned by chefs and meal planners focused on good nutrition, or by joining group classes and outings. There are resources and educational materials available to help residents and families with questions about aging and care, plus you can always look at a map of the community online to see what's nearby. All told, Cedar Village Senior Residences offers a quiet, safe, and friendly environment for older adults wanting independent or supportive living, where staff strive to help everyone feel at home and help seniors stay active, social, and comfortable as they age.
