Bickford of Marion
At 46 beds, Bickford of Marion is a smaller community, and that scale is part of its identity. The two-story building on Linden Dr, part of the Bickford Senior Living Group network, offers assisted living and memory care in Marion’s Hickory Haven Estates neighborhood, 1.4 miles from the city center. Misty Cottrell serves as Executive Director.
The Montessori Memory Care program is the facility’s most distinctive offering. It’s a named, structured approach to cognitive care rather than a generic memory unit, and it’s the clearest signal of what the community is built around. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building, transportation is available, there’s a fitness area on-site, and the community is pet-friendly.
Occupancy sits at 76%, with 35 of 46 beds filled, in a building that has been operating for 27 years. The neighborhood is moderately walkable (Walk Score 69), with some day-to-day destinations reachable on foot. State inspections have tended to center on medication management, care planning and documentation, and food service, which are common operational focus areas rather than indicators of direct care concerns.
Bickford of Marion is a practical fit for families prioritizing a structured memory care approach within a mid-sized regional network, in a community small enough that residents are unlikely to get lost in the shuffle.
About this community
Occupancy
Bickford of Marion is administered by Misty Cottrell.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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 2003 vs. Iowa state average• Total deficiencies (222% above)
• Deficiencies per year (217% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% above)
• Total inspections (127% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 87 | 27 | This facility has 222% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (87 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 222% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3.8 | 1.2 | This facility has 217% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.8 vs. IA avg 1.2).↑ 217% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.6 | 1.8 | This facility has 44% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.6 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 44% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 34 | 15 | This facility has 127% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (34 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 127% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The January 7, 2025 inspection found six deficiencies including failure to administer medications as prescribed, incomplete evaluations, outdated service plans, and unsafe food temperatures.
- The June 4, 2024 complaint investigation identified seven deficiencies involving incident reporting failures, tenant dignity violations, retention of tenants exceeding care criteria, and unsafe building conditions.
- No deficiencies were found in complaint investigations on August 9, 2017, March 13, 2017, and October 25, 2016, showing occasional periods of compliance.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Summit Pointe Senior Living | AL IL MC | Marion | 178
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178
IA AVG
71
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#6 / 407 | No |
89
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89
IA AVG
45
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7
IA AVG
19
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52.2%
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52.2%
IA AVG
66.2%
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#253 / 379 | 7 | 4
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4
IA AVG
6.6
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#131 / 348 | 0
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0
IA AVG
0.8
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| Bickford of Marion | AL MC | Marion (Hickory Haven Estates Condos) | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
71
Rank
#274 / 407 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
IA AVG
45
Rank
#103 / 528 | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
19
Rank
#62 / 282 |
76.1%
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76.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#147 / 379 | 34 | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#334 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Marion
What neighborhood is Bickford of Marion in?
Bickford of Marion is in the Hickory Haven Estates Condos neighborhood of Marion.
Is Bickford of Marion in a walkable area?
Bickford of Marion has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Bickford of Marion?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Marion's license number is S0029.
When does Bickford of Marion's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Bickford of Marion's license expires on February 1, 2028.
What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Marion?
Bickford of Marion's occupancy is 76%.
What is the best email address for Bickford of Marion?
The team at Bickford of Marion can be reached at misty.cottrell@bickfordseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Bickford of Marion?
Misty Cottrell is the administrator of Bickford of Marion.
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