Testimonials from Cottage Grove Place residents.

Herman and Marie Knappe

“This is the place where our life together began!”

“I enjoy meeting new people,” says Herman, “especially having interesting conversations at dinner.”

“I was dining with three friends, and the hostess seated Herman at our table,” says Marie. “The conversation flowed freely, and we had the most wonderful time right from the start.”

Both Herman and Marie had experienced the loss of a spouse, and their company together seemed to blossom quickly. “We love the symphony, going to plays and especially dancing together,” says Marie. “We love to go about our busy lives, then come home and freshen up for a lovely dinner that someone else has prepared! For us it all started over dinner one night at Cottage Grove Place.”

Dorothy Wrangen

“My kids said, ‘go for it!’”

“I’ve always led an active life, and I didn’t want that to change,” says Dorothy. “But I also wanted to be close to my family; that’s why I moved to Cottage Grove Place. I was so happy to find that there’s always something to do here and someone to do it with. I volunteer, I help with gardening, and I especially enjoy playing cards with the lively group of friends I’ve made here. I’ve been very happy and comfortable, and I feel very safe. My kids were right, and I’m glad I went for it!”

Mary Jeanette Andre

“Whatever I need, it’s all right here.”

“Cottage Grove Place is in a wonderful neighborhood location here in Cedar Rapids,” says Mary Jeanette. “Parks, shopping, restaurants and services are all nearby. But you don’t even need to leave campus, if you don’t want to. We have classes and events and get-togethers all the time. This is a real community, and I’ve found that most everything I need is right here.”