Maggie’s House Assisted Living
About this community
Occupancy
Maggie’s House Assisted Living is administrated by Joella O'connell.
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 2004 vs. Iowa state average
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 27 | This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (16 vs. IA avg 27). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↓ 41% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.7 | 1.2 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IA avg 1.2). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↓ 42% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1 | 1.8 | This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.8). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↓ 44% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 16 | 15 | This facility has 7% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (16 vs. IA avg 15). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↑ 7% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 14, 2025, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit for the Assisted Living Program. Earlier inspections generally showed a pattern of compliance with occasional deficiencies primarily related to individualized service plans and employee background checks. Complaint investigations over the years included some substantiated issues with medication administration and staff training, as well as a $500 civil penalty in 2011 for failure to notify the department about a tenant elopement and monitoring lapses. Enforcement actions included two $500 fines assessed in 2008 and 2011, with no license suspensions or revocations listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement over time, with no deficiencies noted in the most recent inspections.
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Maggie’s House Assisted Living is located in Dewitt, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maggie’s House Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Maggie’s House Assisted Living?
The legal owner and operator of Maggie’s House Assisted Living is No Related Entities Found.
Is Maggie’s House Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Maggie’s House Assisted Living has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Maggie’s House Assisted Living?
According to IA state health department records, Maggie’s House Assisted Living's license number is S0089.
When does Maggie’s House Assisted Living's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Maggie’s House Assisted Living's license expires on July 10, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Maggie’s House Assisted Living?
Maggie’s House Assisted Living's occupancy is 50%.
What is the best email address for Maggie’s House Assisted Living?
The team at Maggie’s House Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Maggie’s House Assisted Living?
JoElla O'Connell is the administrator of Maggie’s House Assisted Living.
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