Arlington Place of Grundy Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Grundy Center, IA

Arlington Place of Grundy Center

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Grundy Center, IA

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.

Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #105 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 407 homes in Iowa. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #87 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 282 homes in Iowa. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #356 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 356th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #367 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 367th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
29 / 80
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 13, 2001
ExpirationApril 14, 2027
CountyGrundy
License NumberS0112
Year Opened04/13/2001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Arlington Place of Grundy Center is administered by Holly Smith.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactKaylene Hoskins, Manager

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

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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.

Since 2009 · 17 years of data 11 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (59% below)
• Deficiencies per year (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (20% below)
Latest Inspection May 7, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1127 This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 59% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2009. 0.61.6 This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IA avg 1.6).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.91.8 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1215 This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 20% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The May 7, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies during recertification for the Assisted Living Program for People with Dementia.
  • The August 17, 2023 inspection cited five deficiencies, including failures in staff training and updating tenant service plans after health changes.
  • The February 11, 2020 complaint investigation found a medication administration deficiency related to outdated or inconsistent health care orders.

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grundy Center's city center to Arlington Place of Grundy Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

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Cedar Rapids86 Yes 47 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arlington Place of Grundy Center
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Grundy Center80 No 32 -
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Place 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 hsmith@arlingtonplaceretirement.com.

Who is the administrator of Arlington Place of Grundy Center?

Holly Smith is the administrator of Arlington Place of Grundy Center.

How many beds does Arlington Place of Grundy Center have?

Arlington Place of Grundy Center has 80 beds.

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