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MJ Estates
Enjoy your best years at Mj Estates, a blissful haven in Exira, IA, offering assisted living. With 37 specially designed and cozy accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. A compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their personal needs around the clock.
Residents are encouraged to make new friends and have fun with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents will not miss taking their medicines. The community is ideal for those seeking a blissful retirement, especially with its warm and nurturing environment.
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About this community
MJ Estates is administered by Brianne Fister.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 violations 3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2018 vs. Iowa state average• Total violations (100% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total violations
| 0 | 27 | This facility has 100% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 13 | This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 375 / 425 / 460 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Exira's city center to MJ Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| 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 |
| MJ Estates | AL | Exira | 32
Facility
32
IA AVG
71
Rank
#308 / 334 | No |
20
Facility
20
IA AVG
46
Rank
#355 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
18
Rank
#169 / 258 |
62.5%
Facility
62.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#150 / 295 | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about MJ Estates
Is MJ Estates in a walkable area?
MJ Estates has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of MJ Estates?
According to IA state health department records, MJ Estates's license number is S0364.
When does MJ Estates's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, MJ Estates's license expires on April 13, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at MJ Estates?
MJ Estates's occupancy is 62.5%.
How long has MJ Estates been in business?
MJ Estates has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at MJ Estates?
No, MJ Estates has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for MJ Estates?
The team at MJ Estates can be reached at bfister@exiracare.net.
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