Summit House Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Britt, IA

Summit House Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Britt, IA

Overview of Summit House Assisted Living

Summit House Assisted Living provides assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Britt, Iowa. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds. With assisted living, independent living, and respite care available in one community, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different care level without leaving Summit House Assisted Living. Terri Tweedy serves as the administrator.

Summit House Assisted Living has a Walk Score of 38, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #72 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd 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 Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #254 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th 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.
38 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #202 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd 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.
48.9% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
44 / 90

About this community

Awards

Readers' Choice Award Recipient for Retirement Living in North Iowa

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 3, 2013
ExpirationJuly 3, 2027
CountyHancock
License NumberS0336

Ownership & Operating Entity

Summit House Assisted Living is administered by Terri Tweedy.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax6418433434

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
3 violations 7 inspections

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.

Since 2014 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total violations (89% below)
• Violations per inspection (77% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 327 This facility has 89% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 89% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.41.76 This facility has 77% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 77% 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. 713 This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (7 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Britt's city center to Summit House Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
Stonehill Care Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 71
Rank #3 / 334
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 46
Rank #13 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #60 / 295
-17
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Summit House Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Nw Britt
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 71
Rank #72 / 334
No
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
-
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 18
Rank #151 / 258
48.9%
Facility 48.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #202 / 295
-7
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Summit House Assisted Living

Is Summit House Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Summit House Assisted Living has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Summit House Assisted Living?

According to IA state health department records, Summit House Assisted Living's license number is S0336.

When does Summit House Assisted Living's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Summit House Assisted Living's license expires on July 3, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Summit House Assisted Living?

Summit House Assisted Living's occupancy is 48.9%.

How long has Summit House Assisted Living been in business?

Summit House Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Summit House Assisted Living?

No, Summit House Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Summit House Assisted Living?

The team at Summit House Assisted Living can be reached at ttweedy@summithousebritt.com.

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