Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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.
Community insights.
Based on 93 residents and 178 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jun 2025)
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 (74% below)
• State violations (13% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 6 | 23.4 | This facility has 74% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 74% better |
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State violations
| 6 | 6.9 | This facility has 13% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 13% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.6 | This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.6).↓ 38% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 12.7 | 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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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.
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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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| 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.
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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