We’re honored to announce that Meth-Wick Community has once again been voted Best Senior Living Community in the Corridor Business Journal’s annual Best of the Corridor awards.  It’s our seventh win in a row.

This recognition belongs to our residents, their families, and our dedicated team members, whose votes and support made it possible. Thank you for believing in Meth-Wick and for helping us continue to create a vibrant place to live, grow, and connect.

The feature story below appeared in the CBJ magazine celebrating this year’s winners.

 

What if Retirement Felt Less Like Winding Down and More Like Opening a New Chapter?

At Meth-Wick Community, that’s exactly the experience residents describe. Nestled within a 68-acre, tree-lined campus in Cedar Rapids, Meth-Wick offers a unique blend of independence, connection, and peace of mind — designed for older adults who want to continue living life on their own terms. With walking trails, quiet gardens, wellness programming, and a range of living options, Meth-Wick redefines what senior living can be.

As a not-for-profit Life Plan Community, Meth-Wick reinvests every dollar into enriching the resident experience. This means a range of services, more personalized care, and a deeper commitment to overall well-being. A volunteer board of local professionals with expertise in healthcare, real estate, and finance guides the organization’s mission, ensuring that resident needs always come first.

“Meth-Wick is more than a place to live, it’s a place to belong,” says CEO Kathy Horan. “I talk to residents every week who say, ‘I love being here.’ That’s the kind of feedback that tells us we’re doing something right.”

Meth-Wick offers five levels of living, giving residents the ability to plan ahead and adjust as their needs change. From single-family homes, townhomes, and condos to assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all levels of care are available on one campus. This seamless approach allows residents to remain in a familiar environment, even if their health needs evolve over time.

That flexibility brings peace of mind to both residents and their families.

“Families tell us what a relief it is to know their loved one is in a place that can adapt to changing needs,” says Horan. “That peace of mind is one of the greatest benefits we can offer.”

Staff members play a central role in building Meth-Wick’s warm, welcoming culture. From nurses and CNAs to dining staff, fitness experts, and recreation specialists, the team takes the time to get to know each resident and understand what matters most. Many employees have been part of the community for years, creating lasting bonds that feel like family.

Life at Meth-Wick offers something for everyone. From fitness classes and book clubs to concerts, gardening, and outings around the community, residents enjoy a wide range of engaging activities. Every amenity is thoughtfully designed to support well-being and connection, including chef-prepared meals, a wellness clinic with professional healthcare staff, salon services, on-campus therapy, and inviting indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.

Meth-Wick’s legacy spans generations. Many families have trusted the community for decades, with grandparents, parents, and now adult children choosing to call it home.

“For many families, Meth-Wick becomes part of their story,” says Horan. “That kind of long-term trust means everything to us.”

For more than 60 years, Meth-Wick has helped residents live well, plan wisely, and thrive at every stage of life. That legacy continues today — on a campus where possibilities are always unfolding, care is personalized, and community runs deep.