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August 25, 2023
Cottage Grove Place independent living residents are “able to live the best life possible” and “can’t imagine being anywhere else,” according to a recent satisfaction study. With an overall fulfillment rating of 93%, older adults are happier than ever with their all-inclusive senior living experience in our vibrant community just minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids. […]
June 23, 2023
(Hint: It’s About More Than the Length of Time.) It’s true that someone who is receiving long-term care can typically expect a longer stay than someone who’s receiving short-term care. But there’s more to it than simply the duration of care. Understanding the difference between the two can help you decide what kind of care […]
May 25, 2023
You would be hard pressed to find someone whose day is not made better by an encounter with a lively pup or a frisky kitty. But owning and caring for a pet is, of course, a responsibility that comes with an investment of time, energy and, you guessed it, money. Most can agree interacting with […]
April 18, 2023
The reasons people decide to move into an independent living community are as varied as the communities themselves, though there are some common themes. In some cases, the family home no longer suits an older couple’s or person’s lifestyle, or it becomes too much to maintain. In other cases, the health of a spouse might […]
November 21, 2022
Life Care Services Awarded Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Senior Independent Living Providers for the 4th Consecutive Year Cottage Grove Place, managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company, announced that its management company ranked highest in customer satisfaction with independent senior living providers for the fourth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior […]
October 12, 2022
For those affected by Hurricane Ian and are natives of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, please reach out to us for any assistance we may be able to provide. Contact: David Snyder, Executive Director of Cottage Grove Place 319-727-8647
August 29, 2022
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – May 10, 2022 – Cottage Grove Place has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Senior Living Community. Cottage Grove Place is one of the senior living communities recognized by U.S. News that earned “Best” status by achieving the highest possible rating for both Independent Living and Assisted […]
April 27, 2022
Saving for your retirement and senior living goals is a lifelong endeavor for many people. Depending on your spending and saving style, you may have your money set aside into designated buckets for each spending objective. Mental accounting is the phenomenon by which we treat money differently based on where the money came from and how it […]
December 1, 2021
Nation’s second-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 factors Cottage Grove Place is excited to announce our management company, Life Care Services, has become the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for three consecutive years among independent senior living communities in the J.D. Power 2021 – Senior […]
September 29, 2021
Every so often I get asked about financial guidance on moving to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC or “life plan community”). Although I no longer provide one-on-one financial planning advice as in my previous career, I thought it might be helpful to write a post with some key considerations when planning financially for a […]