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.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
29
Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #105 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 403 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #86 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 285 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #355 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 355th out of 504 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #337 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. 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.
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.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 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. 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (59% below)

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

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. 1215 This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (12 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer

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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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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Arlington Place of Grundy Center
AL
MC
RC
Grundy Center
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
Yes
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 47
Rank #355 / 504
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #86 / 285
36.3% -12
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 295
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #201 / 295
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 72
Rank #119 / 403
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 47
Rank #39 / 504
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 19
Rank #16 / 285
69.2% -13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #121 / 295
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 295
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 72
Rank #143 / 403
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 47
Rank #202 / 504
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 19
Rank #9 / 285
91.7% -17
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 295
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #249 / 295
Prairie Vista Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
South Altoona
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 72
Rank #170 / 403
Yes
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 47
Rank #371 / 504
-
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 19
Rank #177 / 285
50.0% A3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #32 / 295
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 295
Bethany Home Retirement Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque (Eagle Point District)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 72
Rank #181 / 403
No
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 47
Rank #103 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed---12
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #121 / 295
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #232 / 295

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%.

How long has Arlington Place of Grundy Center been in business?

Arlington Place of Grundy Center has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Arlington Place of Grundy Center?

Yes, Arlington Place of Grundy Center allows residents to bring their pets.

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.

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