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Legacy Healthcare

Nursing home in Cedar Rapids, IA

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From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources

The short version

  1. Legacy Healthcare runs 102 facilities and in 2025 moved recruiting and onboarding onto Apploi to speed up hiring, so expect a standardized intake process rather than a one-building paper shuffle.

    If you are moving here
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  2. Glassdoor reviewers consistently name the coworkers and the long-run relationships with residents as the reason they stay.

    For experienced nurses
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Nursing here

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

$42 - $50 per hour for Legacy Healthcare LLC, Waterloo, IA

As of 2026-09

Hourly pay

$45 - $50/hr for Weekend/Nurse Supervisor, Buffalo Grove, IL

As of 2026-10-07

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Work-life balance and management disconnect
Staff report high turnover, micromanagement, poor work-life balance, and upper management that feels disconnected from facility operations.
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Coworkers and patient relationships
Employees praise caring colleagues and highlight meaningful connections with residents across facilities.
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Benefit costs
Reviewers note that health benefits are expensive, especially when purchasing family coverage.
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As of 2026-10-07Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

  • Glassdoor reviewers report high turnover, micromanagement, and upper management that feels distant from day-to-day facility operations.

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What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?

Common questions

Which units are hiring?

Executive nurses & nurse administrators (1), rehab (1) and skilled nursing (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Legacy Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.

Current openings at Legacy Healthcare

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Chicago, IL

  • LPN
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Waterloo, IA

  • RN
  • Travel contract
  • Tuition reimbursement
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West Des Moines, IA

  • RN
  • Travel contract
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Travel RN

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Davenport, IA

  • RN
  • Travel contract
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Cedar Rapids, IA

  • RN
  • Travel contract
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Des Moines, IA

  • RN
  • Per diem
  • ADN accepted
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Legacy Healthcare

Cedar Rapids, IA

  • RN
  • Per diem

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