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Addington Place of Burlington is a 100-bed memory care facility at 5175 West Avenue in Burlington, Iowa. Administered by Jason Murphy, the community serves Des Moines County under license S0287, which is active through September 23, 2026. The facility currently reports 46% occupancy with 46 residents, a figure below the Iowa state average of 75.4%. The location is highly accessible with a Walk Score of 78, meaning most daily errands can be completed on foot.
State-level oversight through the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing reveals a history of significant regulatory challenges. Since 2003, the facility has recorded 53 total deficiencies across 26 inspections, averaging 2.3 annually, which is 92% above the state average. While a July 2025 complaint investigation resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, this follows a November 2024 inspection where deficiencies were cited for inadequate incontinence care documentation and missing respite care instructions. Historical records from 2017 to 2020 document more severe violations, including inappropriate restraint use and a medication error that required emergency room care for a resident.
Clinical care is provided in a setting that has operated for 17 years, offering assisted living and specialized dementia support. Memory care rates are listed at $6,900 per month, while assisted living starts at $5,300 per month. Professional services include 24-hour staffing and nursing support, though past evaluations have identified systemic issues with staff training, particularly regarding emergency procedures and delegated nursing tasks. A 2019 report also noted failures to complete incident reports for unusual occurrences.
The residential environment includes amenities such as kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, and chef-prepared meals. Shared features include housekeeping services and dedicated activity spaces intended for memory care programming. Despite having foundational gaps in abuse training and food safety in earlier years, recent 2024 and 2025 records suggest a shift toward improved compliance. However, the facility has historically struggled to ensure that individualized service plans accurately reflect the care needs for all reviewed residents.
Prospective representatives should weigh the facility’s long-term regulatory record against its recent zero-deficiency findings. It is necessary to verify current staffing stability and confirm that incident reporting protocols are strictly followed during an on-site visit. Individuals can contact the administration to discuss specific care protocols and to determine if current remediation efforts meet their expectations for 2026 placement.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Addington Place of Burlington is administrated by Jason Murphy.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 53 | 27 | This facility has 96% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (53 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 96% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2003.
| 2.3 | 1.2 | This facility has 92% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IA avg 1.2).↑ 92% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 26 | 15 | This facility has 73% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 73% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 28, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some reports citing deficiencies related mainly to tenant care documentation and assistance, particularly involving incontinence and respite care services. Prior investigations also noted issues with service plans, staff training, medication administration, and emergency procedures, but enforcement actions such as fines were limited to isolated structural and training deficiencies in earlier years. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with substantiated cases focusing on care documentation and notification of involuntary transfers. The facility’s recent clean inspections suggest improvement in addressing prior concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Addington Place of Burlington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Burlington | 100 | No | 78 | - | 17
Facility
17
IA AVG
19
Rank
#150 / 282 |
46.0%
Facility
46.0%
IA AVG
63.6%
Rank
#301 / 393 | 26 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
6.3
Rank
#331 / 347 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 347 |
| Bickford of Burlington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Burlington (Sterling Drive) | 55 | Yes | 35 | - | 28
Facility
28
IA AVG
19
Rank
#54 / 282 |
49.1%
Facility
49.1%
IA AVG
63.6%
Rank
#273 / 393 | 23 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
6.3
Rank
#255 / 347 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#335 / 347 |
The legal owner and operator of Addington Place of Burlington is No Related Entities Found.
Addington Place of Burlington has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IA state health department records, Addington Place of Burlington's license number is S0287.
According to IA state health department records, Addington Place of Burlington's license expires on September 23, 2026.
Addington Place of Burlington's occupancy is 46%.
The team at Addington Place of Burlington can be reached at [email protected].
Jason Murphy is the administrator of Addington Place of Burlington.
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