The Views of Marion
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Marion, IA
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The Views of Marion

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Marion, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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The Views of Marion accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Views of Marion

Sixty beds, all private rooms, spread across a two-story building in Marion, Iowa: that’s the physical shape of The Views of Marion. The community covers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care, which means it’s built to hold residents across a wider range of needs than a single-care-type building would. Seven years in, it’s past the startup phase.

A Walk Score of 37 puts it in “somewhat walkable” territory, so most errands or outings mean a car ride rather than a short walk. Inside, though, safety features carry some of that weight back: personal emergency response systems and panic buttons give residents a way to call for help fast, and common areas mix indoor and outdoor space so there’s somewhere to go besides a private room.

Registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides each contribute to daily care, with nurse aides providing roughly two and a half hours of hands-on time per resident every day. That’s the category most families notice first, since it’s the most direct, hands-on part of care.

Right now, 29 of the 60 beds are filled, a 48% occupancy rate, and the average resident stays about six months. Medicare and private pay are both accepted. Dallas Urbain administers the community. State inspections, run by Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, have tended to center on medication management, staffing credentials, and how care gets documented.

Put together, The Views of Marion can be described as a nursing home built for a broad range of residents, from those needing intensive daily support to those in a shorter recovery stay, with staffing and safety infrastructure sized to match.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 30.6% Above IA avg. ▲ 30.6% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 40.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 8.4% Below IA avg. ▼ 8.4% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #131 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 131st out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 6m

5% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
43m
−17% State avg: 51m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
51m
+32% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 32m
−12% State avg: 2h 52m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 29m
−10% State avg: 3h 52m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
+38% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
57m
+87% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
29
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
175 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #213 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #211 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #314 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th 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
48%
Rank #272 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd 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 / 60
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 5, 2019
ExpirationJune 5, 2027
CountyLinn
License NumberS0408
Year Opened06/05/2019

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Views of Marion is administered by Dallas Urbain.

Contact Information

Fax3194495128

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (85% below)
• State violations (43% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 427 This facility has 85% fewer violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (4 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 85% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 47 This facility has 43% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (4 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.32.1 This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.3 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 38% 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. 313 This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2024 · 2 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
12 Rank #79 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #73 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9

12 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 2 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 119
Employees 50
Contractors 69
Staff to resident ratio 0 : 0
100% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 16,675

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 9 total: 6 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 8 total: 7 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 68 total: 29 full-time employees and 39 contractors. 68
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

13.7%

2,278 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 39 Physical Therapy Aide: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Registered Nurse: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2939688,45392100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse7182,7877278%8.5
Registered Nurse6392,23892100%8.8
Other Dietary Services Staff5056617784%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1014846166%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0553896571%3.6
Qualified Social Worker0113326267%5.4
Physical Therapy Aide0882786368%4.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0441974448%4.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331665762%2.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015789%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist0224778%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011401718%2.4
Medical Director011211213%1.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111555%2.9
68 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 78%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 84%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.0
17% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.2
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.7%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.2%
13% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.8%
6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 12.1%
176% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 9.7%
289% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
82% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
19% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
34% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$548.5K
Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.5M Rank #37 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$548.5K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$208.0K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #91 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.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.
$3.9M 41.5% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #217 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 217th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.9M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (73% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 21 days.

Admissions
82 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 73%
Private pay 27%
Discharges
79 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 47%
Private pay 53%

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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Meth Wick Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 72
Rank #167 / 403
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #103 / 362
+24%
5.76
Facility 5.76
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #9 / 231
+23%+34%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #8 / 232
1.5
Facility 1.5
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #12 / 232
-57-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #404 / 504
Meth Wick Community
$18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #6 / 224
$10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #8 / 224
56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #130 / 224
165542
West Ridge Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #162 / 362
+12%
4.86
Facility 4.86
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #49 / 231
+31%+13%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
2.5
Facility 2.5
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #50 / 232
-45-
48
Facility 48
IA AVG 47
Rank #240 / 504
Elaine Sample
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #89 / 224
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #107 / 224
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #163 / 224
165567
Terrace Glen Village
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Marion (Flynn)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 72
Rank #323 / 403
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #17 / 362
+42%
4.70
Facility 4.70
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #70 / 231
+20%+10%
$12.2k
Facility $12.2k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #159 / 239
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #95 / 232
4.7
Facility 4.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #149 / 232
438A
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 47
Rank #442 / 504
Abernathy Family Farms LLC
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #52 / 224
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #82 / 224
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #193 / 224
165625
The Views of Marion
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Marion
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #272 / 362
-28%
4.09
Facility 4.09
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #131 / 231
-35%-5%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #79 / 232
3.0
Facility 3.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #73 / 232
-29-
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 47
Rank #314 / 504
Dallas Urbain
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #37 / 224
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #91 / 224
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #217 / 224
165626
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #272 / 362
-28%
4.56
Facility 4.56
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #83 / 231
-1%+6%
$19.4k
Facility $19.4k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #168 / 239
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #127 / 232
3.8
Facility 3.8
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #114 / 232
429--Jbrb Investments LLC
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #63 / 224
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #100 / 224
45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #208 / 224
165621

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

The Views of Marion is located in Marion, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about The Views of Marion

Is The Views of Marion in a walkable area?

The Views of Marion has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Views of Marion?

According to IA state health department records, The Views of Marion's license number is S0408.

When does The Views of Marion's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, The Views of Marion's license expires on June 5, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Views of Marion?

The Views of Marion's occupancy is 48%.

How long has The Views of Marion been in business?

The Views of Marion has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Views of Marion?

No, The Views of Marion has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Views of Marion?

The team at The Views of Marion can be reached at durbain@viewsofmarion.com.

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