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Homestead of Albia
Bright dining area with tables and seating Common area with a pool table and seating Outdoor seating area with gazebo and benches Outdoor area with gazebo and seating Cozy private resident room with living area and kitchenette Comfortable private room with a view Interior of a beauty salon with a styling chair

Homestead of Albia

6592 165Th Street, Albia, IA 52531 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Homestead of Albia

Homestead of Albia is an assisted living community in Albia, IA. Residents can receive help with daily activities such as dressing and bathing, along with medication management, while living in private apartments. Homestead of Albia has 70 beds.

Daily home-cooked meals give residents prepared food as part of the community routine, and a salon and spa are available on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community. Sam Brink serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still handle certain nearby errands independently. Homestead of Albia may be a good fit for an older adult who needs help with daily tasks but wants a private apartment and the ability to keep a pet.

Facility Direct Line (641) 932-2102
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #129 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 334 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #151 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 258 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
13 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #153 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 424 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
55 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #238 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
42.9% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
30 / 70

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2013
ExpirationFebruary 1, 2027
CountyMonroe
License NumberS0333

Ownership & Operating Entity

Homestead of Albia is administered by Sam Brink.

Contact Information

Email sbrink@homesteadofalbia.com
Fax6419327997

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Daily Home-Cooked Meals
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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (100% above)
• Violations per inspection (31% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (48% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1427 This facility has 48% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 48% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 147 This facility has 100% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.31.76 This facility has 31% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 31% 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 613 This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (6 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 258
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #137 / 295
-13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Sunrise Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 71
Rank #113 / 334
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 46
Rank #348 / 424
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 18
Rank #4 / 258
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #33 / 295
A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #289 / 299
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #27 / 295
-14
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Stoney Brook Village
AL
West Union
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 46
Rank #90 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
A+2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Homestead of Albia
AL
Albia
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #129 / 334
Yes
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 46
Rank #153 / 424
-
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 18
Rank #151 / 258
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #238 / 295
-6
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homestead of Albia

Is Homestead of Albia in a walkable area?

Homestead of Albia has a walk score of 55. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Homestead of Albia?

According to IA state health department records, Homestead of Albia's license number is S0333.

When does Homestead of Albia's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Homestead of Albia's license expires on February 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Homestead of Albia?

Homestead of Albia's occupancy is 42.9%.

How long has Homestead of Albia been in business?

Homestead of Albia has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Homestead of Albia?

Yes, Homestead of Albia allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Homestead of Albia?

The team at Homestead of Albia can be reached at sbrink@homesteadofalbia.com.

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