The Views of Marion

Independent Living Home
Overview of The Views of Marion

The Views of Marion offers round-the-clock support in a truly picturesque environment. Amidst stunning surroundings, this community provides a serene haven that brings peace of mind to its residents. Alongside their exceptional assisted living services, The Views of Marlon also provides a specialized memory care unit, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of individuals requiring memory care assistance.

The community’s certified staff is available 24 hours a day, ensuring that residents receive the attention and care they deserve. Additionally, the presence of personal emergency response systems and panic buttons provides added reassurance to both residents and their loved ones. Step into the community’s well-curated common areas, where both the great outdoors and intimate interior spaces beckon residents to relax and enjoy their surroundings. The Views of Cedar Rapids create an ambiance that feels like home, with cozy nooks and inviting corners where residents can unwind and savor moments of tranquility.

(319) 373-1000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 9m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 94.6%
Residents per day (avg) 35
Occupancy rate
94.6%
Residents per day (avg)
35

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10.5M
Profit
$2.4M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$10,493,931.00
Profit
$2,357,739.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
34.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.1M
Total costs $9.7M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
48%
Occupied Beds
29 of 60
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
License Date
May 6, 2025
License Expiration
May 6, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: S0408
Year opened: 06/05/2019
County: Linn

Ownership & operating entity

The Views of Marion is administrated by Dallas Urbain.

Contact Information

Fax: 3194495128

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Views of Marion

Independent Living Nursing Home
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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.

4 visits/inspections

1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 1 initial inspection
  • 2 renewal/recertification inspections
  • 1 complaint investigation

Latest inspection

Date:October 28, 2025

Inspection history

10/28/2025 Complaint
02/11/2025 Recertification, Complaint
04/25/2022 Recertification
12/11/2019 Initial Initial

5 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

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MC

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Grand Living at Indian Creek
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Private Rooms
The Views of Marion
IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Marion
40
No
-
37
URBAIN, DALLAS
94.6%
$10,285,956.00
$3,592,231.00
34.9%
34.70
3/5
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3/5
4/5
2/5
-
12
-
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+25%
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The Villages at Marion
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Marion
-
No
A+
63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Private Rooms

Places of interest near The Views of Marion

Address 5.8 miles from city center — 2.06 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)

Address 720 Oakbrook Dr, Marion, IA 52302

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

94
Total Staff
50
Employees
44
Contractors
15,208
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse58.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse108 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant496.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
64 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13%
of total hours from contractors
1,976 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3217497,56691100%6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse91102,6107077%8
Registered Nurse5052,04591100%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2024826268%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Administrator1014445662%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0443476369%4.5
Physical Therapy Aide0663106470%3.9
Qualified Social Worker0332876470%4.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0332644853%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0222006167%3.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist04477910%7
Occupational Therapy Aide022711921%3.7
Medical Director011211314%1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111444%3.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

12 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected

Quality of care over time

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

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.0
17% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.2
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.7%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.2%
13% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.8%
6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 12.1%
176% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 9.7%
289% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
82% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
19% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
34% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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