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The Meadows
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Manchester, IA
Exterior view of a senior living facility with landscaped grounds Bright, open common area with dining setup Bright, modern kitchen in a residential setting Interior view of a bathroom with shower and toilet

The Meadows

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Manchester, IA
200 Mccarren Dr, Manchester, IA 52057 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Meadows

Make the most of your best years at The Meadows, a welcoming retreat in Manchester, IA, offering assisted living. Featuring specially designed and secure accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities around the clock.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs is conducted, encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional care and well-maintained amenities.

Facility Direct Line (563) 927-6467
Facility Direct Line (563) 927-6467

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 50m per day ▲ 32% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 7m per day ■ Avg State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 20m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 34m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▲ 100% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 32m per day ▲ 45% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
74-bed community Rank #136 / 406Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 406 homes in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
26 years in operation Rank #74 / 287Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 287 homes in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #372 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 372nd out of 528 homes in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
51%
Rank #250 / 379Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th out of 379 homes in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 379. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
38 / 74
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 8, 2000
ExpirationMarch 6, 2028
CountyDelaware
License NumberS0069
Year Opened03/08/2000

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Meadows is administered by Lindsey Ante.

Contact Information

Email kedgington@goodneighborsociety.org
Fax5639278436

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Since 2006 · 20 years of data 11 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2006 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (59% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1127 This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 59% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.11.8 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 39% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1015 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (10 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
Inspection breakdown
6renewal/recertification inspections
4complaint investigations

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on January 18, 2024, found no regulatory insufficiencies and no complaints were filed.
  • Previous recertification visits in 2020, 2018, 2016, and 2014 also reported no deficiencies and positive tenant satisfaction.
  • Earlier inspections in 2008 and 2006 cited multiple deficiencies in tenant evaluations, service plan updates, staffing, and documentation, though these issues were not repeated in later visits.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.48
39% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.13
61% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.1%
10% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 3.9%
75% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.3%
58% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 59.0%
10% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 65.9%
30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Manchester's city center to The Meadows's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows

Is The Meadows in a walkable area?

The Meadows has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Meadows?

According to IA state health department records, The Meadows's license number is S0069.

When does The Meadows's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, The Meadows's license expires on March 6, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at The Meadows?

The Meadows's occupancy is 51%.

How long has The Meadows been in business?

The Meadows has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Meadows?

No, The Meadows has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Meadows?

The team at The Meadows can be reached at kedgington@goodneighborsociety.org.

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