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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 139th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 21m per day |
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%The Views of Marion is administrated by Dallas Urbain.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 27 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 0.7 | 3.9 | This facility has 82% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.7 vs. IA avg 3.9).↓ 82% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.3 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 28% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 15 | This facility has 73% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (4 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 73% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation. Earlier inspections identified issues primarily related to documentation, including incomplete nurse’s notes, outdated service plans, and medication administration policy not being fully followed. Complaint investigations prior to the latest one included a substantiated finding of documentation deficiencies but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were unsubstantiated except for the documentation issues noted in February 2025. The inspection history shows some recurring themes around service plan updates and medication documentation, with the most recent inspection indicating improvement in these areas.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
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.
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
100% worse than Iowa average
0% compared with Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,278 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 39 | 68 | 8,453 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2,787 | 72 | 78% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2,238 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 661 | 77 | 84% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 389 | 65 | 71% | 3.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 332 | 62 | 67% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 278 | 63 | 68% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 197 | 44 | 48% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 166 | 57 | 62% | 2.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 8 | 9% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 7 | 8% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 17 | 18% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 13% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 5% | 2.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.2
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.7%
11% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.2%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.8%
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
30% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.1%
176% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
9.7%
289% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
28% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.4%
82% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
19% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
34% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for The Views of Marion based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #88 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Marion's city center to The Views of Marion's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.06 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)
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The Views of Marion is located in Marion, Iowa.
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The Views of Marion has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, The Views of Marion's license number is S0408.
According to IA state health department records, The Views of Marion's license expires on May 6, 2027.
The Views of Marion's occupancy is 48%.
The team at The Views of Marion can be reached at [email protected].
Dallas Urbain is the administrator of The Views of Marion.
The Views of Marion has 60 beds.
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