Summit Pointe Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Marion, IA

Summit Pointe Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Marion, IA

Overview of Summit Pointe Senior Living

Memory care, independent living, and assisted living make up the range at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion, IA. Residents may bring a pet along when they move in. Scoring 89 on Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot.

Independent living means a private home within the community, with services included and daily care left out. Assisted living brings help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks right to a resident’s own apartment. In memory care, the setting is secured, and staff supervise any resident at some risk of wandering.

Moving from one level to the next happens inside Summit Pointe, which suits a resident whose needs could grow.

Rehabilitation services are available as part of care. Melinda Haley administers its 178 beds.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 178 Rank #5 / 289Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 289 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #168 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 168th out of 232 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
7 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #10 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 10th out of 302 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
89 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #143 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 143rd out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
52.2% This home usually has availability

Based on 93 residents and 178 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jun 2025)

Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 4, 2018
ExpirationDecember 4, 2026
CountyLinn
License NumberS0398

Ownership & Operating Entity

Summit Pointe Senior Living is administered by Melinda Haley.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Live Entertainment
Fitness Center
Wellness Center

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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 (74% below)
• State violations (13% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% 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. 623.4 This facility has 74% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 74% 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. 66.9 This facility has 13% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 13% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.01.6 This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.6).↓ 38% 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. 612.7 This facility has had 53% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (6 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 53% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Marion's city center to Summit Pointe Senior 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. 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.
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.
Summit Pointe Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Marion
178
Facility 178
IA AVG 73
Rank #5 / 289
Yes
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 45
Rank #10 / 302
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #143 / 259
-6
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #121 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
The Views of Marion
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 73
Rank #158 / 289
No
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 45
Rank #184 / 302
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #170 / 259
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Bickford of Marion
AL
MC
Marion (Hickory Haven Estates Condos)
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 73
Rank #204 / 289
Yes
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 45
Rank #54 / 302
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #34 / 232
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #84 / 259
-8
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 6
Rank #257 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Terrace Glen Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Marion (Flynn)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
Yes
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 45
Rank #257 / 302
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #157 / 232
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #10 / 259
A+13
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Summit Pointe Senior Living is located in Marion, 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 Summit Pointe Senior Living

Is Summit Pointe Senior Living in a walkable area?

Summit Pointe Senior Living has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Summit Pointe Senior Living?

According to IA state health department records, Summit Pointe Senior Living's license number is S0398.

When does Summit Pointe Senior Living's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Summit Pointe Senior Living's license expires on December 4, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Summit Pointe Senior Living?

Summit Pointe Senior Living's occupancy is 52.2%.

How long has Summit Pointe Senior Living been in business?

Summit Pointe Senior Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Summit Pointe Senior Living?

Yes, Summit Pointe Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Summit Pointe Senior Living?

The team at Summit Pointe Senior Living can be reached at info@summitpointeseniorliving.com.

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