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Emery Place is a 106-bed dementia-specific assisted living facility at 901 South Mentzer Road in Robins, Iowa. Administered by Sara Etter, the community serves Linn County under license S0351, which remains active through April 24, 2027. The facility currently operates at 48% occupancy with 51 residents, falling below the Iowa state average of 75.4%. Due to a Walk Score of 15, the location is considered car-dependent for daily errands.
Regulatory oversight from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing reveals a history of significant non-compliance. Since 2015, the facility has recorded 53 deficiencies across 17 inspections, averaging 4.8 per year—a rate 96% higher than the Iowa state average. An August 2025 investigation substantiated serious findings, including a resident pelvic fracture resulting from staff failing to use a required gait belt and failures in food safety temperature logging. These incidents follow a 2024 inspection where 10 deficiencies were cited for medication administration errors and insufficient staffing levels.
Care delivery at this 11-year-old operation includes residential housing, medication management, and daily living support. While some historical complaint investigations resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, the broader record indicates recurring themes of inadequate staff training and failure to update resident service plans. A 2023 evaluation identified 18 violations, including reports of staff sleeping on duty and failures to notify authorities of major injuries within required timeframes. Financial assistance options such as the Elderly Waiver, PACE, and VA Aid and Attendance benefits are available for qualifying residents.
The community environment features common areas and a spa room, focusing on both general and memory care populations. Historical data from 2015 highlights foundational security and administrative gaps, such as a tenant elopement and failures to conduct criminal background checks prior to hiring staff. Despite offering specialized dementia programming and respite care, the facility has struggled with consistent emergency response protocols and internal incident documentation over the past decade.
Interested individuals should conduct a meticulous review of the facility’s recent safety records and medication handling practices. It is necessary to confirm that all current staff have completed specialized dementia training and to verify the status of corrective actions regarding the 2025 injury and food safety citations. Prospective residents may contact the administrative office to discuss remediation progress and to ensure the community can meet specific clinical safety standards for 2026.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Emery Place is administrated by Sara Etter.
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 2015.
| 4.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 92% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.8 vs. IA avg 2.5).↑ 92% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 72% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 72% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 17 | 15 | This facility has 13% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 13% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Robins's city center to Emery Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Emery Place is located in Robins, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Emery Place |
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. | Robins | 106
Facility
106
IA AVG
73
Rank
#63 / 407 | No |
15
Facility
15
IA AVG
45
Rank
#441 / 528 | - | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
19
Rank
#184 / 282 |
48.1%
Facility
48.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#286 / 379 | 17 | 13
Facility
13
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#300 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek |
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.
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. | West Des Moines | 93
Facility
93
IA AVG
73
Rank
#84 / 407 | No |
58
Facility
58
IA AVG
45
Rank
#168 / 528 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#211 / 282 |
58.1%
Facility
58.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#228 / 379 | 9 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Cedar Rapids | 86
Facility
86
IA AVG
73
Rank
#102 / 407 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IA AVG
45
Rank
#246 / 528 | - | 17
Facility
17
IA AVG
19
Rank
#151 / 282 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#263 / 379 | 18 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Valley View Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
73
Rank
#126 / 407 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | - | 54
Facility
54
IA AVG
19
Rank
#2 / 282 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 379 | 24 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#205 / 348 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348 |
| Grand Living At Tower Place |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | West Des Moines (South 51St Street) | 76
Facility
76
IA AVG
73
Rank
#134 / 407 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
IA AVG
45
Rank
#134 / 528 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282 |
47.4%
Facility
47.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#292 / 379 | 7 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#93 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
The legal owner and operator of Emery Place is No Related Entities Found.
Emery Place has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IA state health department records, Emery Place's license number is S0351.
According to IA state health department records, Emery Place's license expires on April 24, 2027.
Emery Place's occupancy is 48%.
The team at Emery Place can be reached at [email protected].
Sara Etter is the administrator of Emery Place.
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