Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Summit Pointe Senior Living
Summit Pointe Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Marion, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. The community has 178 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Melinda Haley serves as the administrator.
An 89 / 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to live with a pet. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need support during recovery or while maintaining function.
Community insights.
About this community
Summit Pointe Senior Living is administered by Melinda Haley.
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
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.
• Violations (78% below)
• State violations (14% below)
• Violations per inspection (43% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 6 | 27 | This facility has 78% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 78% better |
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State violations
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.76 | This facility has 43% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 43% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 13 | 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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| Summit Pointe Senior Living | AL IL MC | Marion | 178
Facility
178
IA AVG
71
Rank
#5 / 334 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
46
Rank
#13 / 424 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
18
Rank
#189 / 258 |
52.2%
Facility
52.2%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#178 / 295 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#125 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Bickford of Marion | AL MC | Marion (Hickory Haven Estates Condos) | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
71
Rank
#229 / 334 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
IA AVG
46
Rank
#82 / 424 | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 258 |
76.1%
Facility
76.1%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#110 / 295 | 8 | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
7
Rank
#290 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
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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.
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 mhaley@summitpointeseniorliving.com.
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