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Brown Deer Place
Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Coralville, IA
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Brown Deer Place

Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Coralville, IA
1500 1St Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brown Deer Place

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Brown Deer Place offers independent living, memory care, and respite care in Coralville, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual family caregiver needs temporary relief.

With 22 beds, Brown Deer Place is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments: a studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom option can suit a couple or a resident who wants a companion. Valerie Monroe serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (319) 337-6320
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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 22 Rank #329 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 329th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #68 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #314 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th 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.
29 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #126 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th 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.
72.7% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
16 / 22

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 26, 2001
ExpirationFebruary 26, 2027
CountyJohnson
License NumberS0111
Year Opened02/26/2001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brown Deer Place is administered by Valerie Monroe.

Contact Information

Email vmonroe@browndeerplace.com
Fax3193417997

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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (67% above)
• State violations (543% above)
• Violations per inspection (133% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 4527 This facility has 67% more violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (45 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 67% worse
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 457 This facility has 543% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (45 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 543% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 4.11.76 This facility has 133% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.1 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 133% worse

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. 1113 This facility has had 15% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (11 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 15% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Coralville's city center to Brown Deer Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Iowa City

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. 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.
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.
Legacy Senior Living
IL
AL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 71
Rank #23 / 334
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 46
Rank #343 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #68 / 258
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #178 / 295
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Oaknoll Assisted Living
IL
AL
NH
Iowa City (Longfellow)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #87 / 334
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 46
Rank #2 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #249 / 295
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
IL
AL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 71
Rank #129 / 334
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 46
Rank #290 / 424
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #81 / 295
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
IL
AL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 71
Rank #209 / 334
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 46
Rank #343 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #87 / 258
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #160 / 295
A+13
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Brown Deer Place
IL
MC
RC
Coralville (Wickham)
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 71
Rank #329 / 334
No
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 46
Rank #314 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #68 / 258
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #126 / 295
-11
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 7
Rank #255 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Brown Deer Place is located in Coralville, 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 Brown Deer Place

What neighborhood is Brown Deer Place in?

Brown Deer Place is in the Wickham neighborhood of Coralville.

Is Brown Deer Place in a walkable area?

Brown Deer Place has a walk score of 29. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brown Deer Place?

According to IA state health department records, Brown Deer Place's license number is S0111.

When does Brown Deer Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Brown Deer Place's license expires on February 26, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brown Deer Place?

Brown Deer Place's occupancy is 72.7%.

How long has Brown Deer Place been in business?

Brown Deer Place has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brown Deer Place?

No, Brown Deer Place has a no-pet policy.

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