They sipped hot cocoa to keep them warm, but being snuggled in under all those blankets sure helped too. Elizabeth was thrilled with her adventure of a lifetime. She was so surprised. Once we got home she made sure to tell all her family and friends about her big day.

Come Home to Garnett Place
Set amid a quiet, wooded green space in the heart of Cedar Rapids, just a stone’s throw from Indian Creek and Faulkes Heritage Woods, you can find a vibrant and welcoming community of seniors at Garnett Place. Offering Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as specialized Memory Care and temporary Respite Care, this is a place where mature adults of varying needs and abilities can live, learn, and grow in comfort and joy each day.
"It was a spur of the moment kind of decision to live here. My son looked at it one day and I moved in the next day. From that day on I knew it was the right decision. I even had an open house because it was my home and that made me feel very welcome. Everyone that comes to visit is pleased with the set up and spaces Garnett Place has to offer. The size of the apartments are huge compared to other places, Garnett Place has very nice size apartments . . . "
- Marge
Diverse Programs
Our senior programming is designed to provide fun, engaging options for all our residents. With options that include fitness programs, social gatherings, special events, and everyday activities tailored to the diverse tastes and abilities of our community members, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.

Red Carpet Service
Our Red Carpet Service helps make every element of life at Garnett Place exceptional.

Dare to Dream
Each month, we help make one resident’s dream a reality — the sky's the limit.

LifeShare
This system makes it possible to broadcast community information onto TVs in common areas and private rooms.

Music Speaks
Certified music therapists use evidence-based music interventions to address specific care goals.

Live 2B Healthy
We partner with this fitness company to offer classes and training designed for seniors of all shapes and abilities.

US Foods
Our US Foods partnership allows us access to a world class team dedicated to help us achieve our commitment to serve great food with innovative recipes designed to inspire any menu.

Amenities for All
The onsite amenities in our community provide opportunities to have fun and engage with neighbors in meaningful ways. Whether it’s sharing a meal in the restaurant-style dining room or taking a walk around through the courtyard, there’s always a place to go to enjoy time alone or with friends.
Dare to Dream

Elizabeth
Ever since Elizabeth was a little girl, she dreamed about getting the opportunity to take a ride in a horse drawn sleigh, over a field covered in fresh winter snow. This January we were able to make that dream come true with the help of Blue Moon Carriage out of Central City. Elizabeth was joined by activity assistant and intern, Holly and McKenna.

Elayne
Elayne is one of Garnett’s finest. She’s incredibly community minded, and well known for her involvement in Quilt of Valor. In addition to this Elayne runs a quilting club out of her home on the weekends. Something that not everyone knows, is that on top of all of this, Elayne is a competitive ballroom dancer. When Elayne asked us if we wanted to see her perform, we jumped at the opportunity.
We also jumped to make it more than just a performance. Kari made a few phone calls around town, and soon we had over eighty people arriving to the studio that day to watch Elayne and her instructor dance together. The Ding-A-Lings came along to put on performances between costume changes. The costume changes were lovely, it was a grand adventure waiting to see what new dress was coming out next. Each more sparkly and elegant as time went on. At the end of it we surprised Elayne with a bundle of roses from Garnett. Kari snuck carnations to other participants so they could give flowers to their favorite dancer. In the end, both Elayne and her teacher were buried under a bundle of flowers. Thank you Elayne for giving us quite the show! Thank you to the Community of Cedar Rapids for coming out to support her. We’d also like to take a moment to thank Brown Deer Place (Coralville), Evergreen (Cedar Rapids), Willow Gardens (Marion), and all the friends and family who came to see Elayne dance.

Kenneth & Helen
February is the month of love, and we were thrilled to celebrate the love between Kenneth and Helen Pratt. This February they were celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary. We knew we had to do something special to celebrate this momentous occasion. Family, friends, and church members gathered to watch Kenneth and Helen renew their vows with their pastor from Kenwood Methodist Church.
Kenneth and Helen have been members of Kenwood since returning to the Cedar Rapids area, so it was extra special for them to renew their vows with a church that means so much to them. After the vow renewal everyone was treated to a small reception. There Kenneth and Helen got to enjoy a wedding cake and treats, while sharing in the company of those who love them. Happy 67th wedding anniversary Kenneth and Helen, here’s to celebrating many more years with you.











