Martina Place

Overview of Martina Place

Age without worries at Martina Place, a blissful retreat in Johnston, IA, offering assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs with a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

With fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social connections with delicious and healthy dining options, striving to provide the finest dining experience. Medication management is also provided for convenience and safety. Residents enjoy a blissful retirement accompanied by the community’s nurturing and inviting environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 120 Rank #37 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 403 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. 120-bed community

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #49 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 286 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.
29 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #112 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 504 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.
67 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #302 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 302nd out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. 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.
43% This home usually has availability 43%
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
52 / 120
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 1, 1997
ExpirationJune 1, 2027
CountyPolk
License NumberS0002
Year Opened06/01/1997

Ownership & Operating Entity

Martina Place is administered by Rachel Kelsey.

Contact Information

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (96% below)
• State violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (72% 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. 127 This facility has 96% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 96% 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. 17 This facility has 86% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.51.76 This facility has 72% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 72% better

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. 213 This facility has had 85% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (2 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Studio / 1 Bed

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Places of interest near Martina Place

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Johnston's city center to Martina Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Johnston

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Meadowview of Johnston
AL
IL
MC
Johnston
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 72
Rank #10 / 403
Yes--
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 19
Rank #246 / 286
48.2%
Facility 48.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #274 / 362
4
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Martina Place
AL
Johnston (Winwood Apartments)
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 72
Rank #37 / 403
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 47
Rank #112 / 504
Private / Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 19
Rank #49 / 286
43.3%
Facility 43.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #302 / 362
2
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Martina Place is located in Johnston, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

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

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Martina Place

What neighborhood is Martina Place in?

Martina Place is in the Winwood Apartments neighborhood of Johnston.

Is Martina Place in a walkable area?

Martina Place has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Martina Place?

According to IA state health department records, Martina Place's license number is S0002.

When does Martina Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Martina Place's license expires on June 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Martina Place?

Martina Place's occupancy is 43%.

How long has Martina Place been in business?

Martina Place has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Martina Place?

No, Martina Place has a no-pet policy.

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