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Emery Place
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Robins, IA
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Emery Place

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Robins, IA
901 South Mentzer Road, Robins, IA 52328 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Emery Place is a 106-bed dementia-specific assisted living facility at 901 South Mentzer Road in Robins, Iowa. Administered by Sara Etter, the community serves Linn County under license S0351, which remains active through April 24, 2027. The facility currently operates at 48% occupancy with 51 residents, falling below the Iowa state average of 75.4%. Due to a Walk Score of 15, the location is considered car-dependent for daily errands.

Regulatory oversight from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing reveals a history of significant non-compliance. Since 2015, the facility has recorded 53 deficiencies across 17 inspections, averaging 4.8 per year—a rate 96% higher than the Iowa state average. An August 2025 investigation substantiated serious findings, including a resident pelvic fracture resulting from staff failing to use a required gait belt and failures in food safety temperature logging. These incidents follow a 2024 inspection where 10 deficiencies were cited for medication administration errors and insufficient staffing levels.

Care delivery at this 11-year-old operation includes residential housing, medication management, and daily living support. While some historical complaint investigations resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, the broader record indicates recurring themes of inadequate staff training and failure to update resident service plans. A 2023 evaluation identified 18 violations, including reports of staff sleeping on duty and failures to notify authorities of major injuries within required timeframes. Financial assistance options such as the Elderly Waiver, PACE, and VA Aid and Attendance benefits are available for qualifying residents.

The community environment features common areas and a spa room, focusing on both general and memory care populations. Historical data from 2015 highlights foundational security and administrative gaps, such as a tenant elopement and failures to conduct criminal background checks prior to hiring staff. Despite offering specialized dementia programming and respite care, the facility has struggled with consistent emergency response protocols and internal incident documentation over the past decade.

Interested individuals should conduct a meticulous review of the facility’s recent safety records and medication handling practices. It is necessary to confirm that all current staff have completed specialized dementia training and to verify the status of corrective actions regarding the 2025 injury and food safety citations. Prospective residents may contact the administrative office to discuss remediation progress and to ensure the community can meet specific clinical safety standards for 2026.

Facility Direct Line (319) 469-8158
Facility Direct Line (319) 469-8158 welcome@emeryplaceliving.com
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Bed community size
106-bed community Rank #60 / 406Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #185 / 284Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 284 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #441 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 441st 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
48%
Rank #277 / 379Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th 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
51 / 106
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 24, 2015
ExpirationApril 24, 2027
CountyLinn
License NumberS0351

Ownership & Operating Entity

Emery Place is administered by Sara Etter.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Email setter@emeryplaceliving.com
Fax3195360047

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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 2015 · 11 years of data 53 deficiencies 17 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 2015 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (96% above)
• Deficiencies per year (92% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (72% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 20, 2025

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. 5327 This facility has 96% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (53 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 96% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2015. 4.82.5 This facility has 92% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.8 vs. IA avg 2.5).↑ 92% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.11.8 This facility has 72% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 72% worse

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. 1715 This facility has had 13% more total inspections than the Iowa average (17 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 13% more

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 August 20, 2025 cited 4 deficiencies including food safety lapses, inadequate care causing a tenant’s pelvic fracture, and failure to notify the Department of the injury.
  • The facility had 18 deficiencies on November 15, 2023, including medication errors, inadequate care, insufficient staffing, and failure to follow incident reporting and documentation policies.
  • Deficiencies consistently involved medication administration errors, incomplete service plans, and failure to follow policies on incident reporting and tenant care from 2018 through 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emery Place

Is Emery Place in a walkable area?

Emery Place has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Emery Place?

According to IA state health department records, Emery Place's license number is S0351.

When does Emery Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Emery Place's license expires on April 24, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Emery Place?

Emery Place's occupancy is 48%.

Are pets allowed at Emery Place?

Yes, Emery Place allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Emery Place?

The team at Emery Place can be reached at setter@emeryplaceliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Emery Place?

Sara Etter is the administrator of Emery Place.

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