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Arlington Place of Grundy Center

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Arlington Place of Grundy Center

95 D Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638 View map
Overview of Arlington Place of Grundy Center

Arlington Place of Grundy Center is an elegant home that is built based on the convenience and comfort of its residents. The services provided and designed in the community call on its residents to expand their vibrant social lives.  Management aims to raise the standard for assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Iowa. Edencrest is one of the trusted homes in the city that many families have gone to. 
Arlington Place’s a service based on convenience and flexibility; they want their residents to do more and think less at the same time– do more of what they love, and think less of the small stressful activities like housekeeping and laundry.

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 36.3%
Residents per day 29
Occupancy rate
36.3%
Residents per day
29
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
36%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
29 / 80
Average residents 51 per day

License details

Status Active
Issuance April 14, 2025
Expiration April 14, 2027
County: Grundy

Additional licensing details

License number: S0112
Year opened: 04/13/2001

Ownership & operating entity

Arlington Place of Grundy Center is administrated by Holly Smith.

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Kaylene Hoskins, Manager

Care Services

Provides Memory Care
Respite Care
Memory Care

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax: 3198245676

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Programs & Activities

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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care, Lifestyle, Services, Amenities, Community Life, Explore, Resources, Careers

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dining experience with made-to-order meals served by attentive staff.
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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.

12 visits/inspections

3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 8 renewal/recertification inspections
  • 3 complaint investigations
  • 1 incident investigation

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:May 7, 2025

Inspection history

05/07/2025 Recertification, Incident
08/17/2023 Recertification, Complaint, Incident
08/16/2022 Complaint
06/28/2021 Recertification, Complaint, FIC
02/11/2020 Complaint
06/12/2019 Recertification
06/27/2017 Recertification
06/02/2016 Incident
06/30/2015 Recertification
03/12/2013 Recertification
04/20/2011 Complaint
01/27/2009 Recertification

11 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Arlington Place of Grundy Center

The most recent inspection on May 7, 2025, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, with some visits citing deficiencies related primarily to staff training, tenant service plan updates, and medication administration. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one in 2016 where the program failed to follow elopement policies, resulting in a tenant leaving the facility without staff knowledge. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history suggests improvement over time, with recent inspections showing fewer or no deficiencies compared to earlier reports.

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Address 0.4 miles from city center — 10.98 miles to nearest hospital (UnityPoint Health Family Medicine - Conrad)

Address 95 D Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.