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Homestead of Albia is a 70-bed assisted living facility at 6592 165th Street in Albia, Iowa. Managed by Amanda Atwell, the community serves Monroe County under a license valid through 2026. Current data shows a 43% occupancy rate with 30 residents, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75.4%. The property is located near the Monroe County Hospital and holds a Walk Score of 55, indicating that some errands can be completed on foot.
Over 13 years of oversight, the campus has averaged 1.3 deficiencies per year, outperforming the state average by 37%. Most recently, the August 18, 2025, recertification concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. This clean record followed the resolution of an earlier 2025 complaint regarding medication policy and pest remediation.
Clinical care is delivered by a professional team that provides medication management and personalized assistance with daily activities. Professional support includes help with bathing and dressing, with staff available 24 hours a day to monitor residents with both cognitive and functional needs. While past reviews in 2023 identified gaps in service plan documentation and staff background verification, state monitors have since verified that these administrative standards are now being met.
The residential environment features private apartments with kitchenettes and access to communal fireside lounges. Shared social features include home-cooked meals, weekly housekeeping, and scheduled transportation for non-medical outings. Resident engagement is supported through arts and crafts centers, Bible study groups, and organized day trips. Estimated monthly costs for an assisted living private room start at approximately $5,300, which is slightly above the regional average for the Albia area.
Prospective families evaluating Homestead of Albia should ask directly about the specific medication safety protocols implemented after the March 2025 complaint and request a copy of the most recent facility-wide pest inspection report before making a placement decision.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Homestead of Albia is administrated by Amanda Atwell.
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.
| 17 | 27 | This facility has 37% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 37% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2013.
| 1.3 | 2.1 | This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 38% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.8 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.4 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 22% better |
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.
| 12 | 15 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 20% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
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Facility
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| Homestead of Albia |
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. | Albia | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
73
Rank
#163 / 407 | No |
55
Facility
55
IA AVG
45
Rank
#186 / 528 | - | 13
Facility
13
IA AVG
19
Rank
#176 / 282 |
42.9%
Facility
42.9%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#319 / 379 | 12 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
The legal owner and operator of Homestead of Albia is No Related Entities Found.
Homestead of Albia has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Homestead of Albia's license number is S0333.
According to IA state health department records, Homestead of Albia's license expires on February 1, 2027.
Homestead of Albia's occupancy is 43%.
The team at Homestead of Albia can be reached at [email protected].
Amanda Atwell is the administrator of Homestead of Albia.
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