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.
About this community
Occupancy
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is administrated by Holly Smith.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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, 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.
Since 2009 vs. Iowa state average• Total deficiencies (59% below)
• Deficiencies per year (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (20% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 27 | This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 59% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.6 | 1.6 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IA avg 1.6).↓ 63% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.8 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 12 | 15 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 20% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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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0.4 miles from city center
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— 10.98 miles to nearest hospital (UnityPoint Health Family Medicine - Conrad)
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Arlington Place of Grundy Center is located in Grundy Center, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Place of Grundy Center
What neighborhood is Arlington Place of Grundy Center in?
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is in the Grundy Center neighborhood of Grundy Center.
Is Arlington Place of Grundy Center in a walkable area?
Arlington Place of Grundy Center has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Arlington Place of Grundy Center?
According to IA state health department records, Arlington Place of Grundy Center's license number is S0112.
When does Arlington Place of Grundy Center's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Arlington Place of Grundy Center's license expires on April 14, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Arlington Place of Grundy Center?
Arlington Place of Grundy Center's occupancy is 36%.
What is the best email address for Arlington Place of Grundy Center?
The team at Arlington Place of Grundy Center can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Arlington Place of Grundy Center?
Holly Smith is the administrator of Arlington Place of Grundy Center.
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