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Linn Manor Care Center

1140 Elim Drive

4.3(18 ratings)· Marion average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
38
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
38
Religious life
Christian-centered with Sunday services and Bible study
Therapy access
Daily on-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
Independent living option
13 apartments with attached garages on campus
Transportation
Wheelchair-accessible van for appointments and outings

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Most reviewers describe a warm, faith-centered nursing home where staff are patient and attentive to residents, though one review raises serious concerns about infection control practices and staff attitude. Families note a smooth tour and admissions process, and therapy services are available daily on-site.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as kind, patient, and professional
  • Positive tour experience with questions fully answered
  • Families report loved ones receive attentive daily care
  • Daily one-on-one physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Rooms overlook wooded grounds and flower gardens

What reviewers flag

  • One report of poor infection control practices
  • One report describes management as disorganized and chaotic
  • One reviewer cited a staff member's poor attitude

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Linn Manor Care Center is a senior living community in Marion, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 18 reviews.

About Linn Manor Care Center

Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa provides skilled nursing services with an emphasis on Christian care and resident-centered attention. The facility offers private and semi-private rooms with cable TV, restrooms, and optional furniture, each with expansive windows overlooking wooded grounds and flower gardens. Contract services are available through an audiologist, dentist, optometrist, and podiatrist.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work on site daily in one-on-one sessions with residents to set recovery goals and support return to home when possible. The facility operates a restorative program led by nursing staff designed to maintain physical conditioning and quality of life. Nurses are scheduled each shift to supervise care, administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with daily living activities.

Spiritual life is central to the community's approach. Sunday morning services and Wednesday Bible study are provided, along with activities including singing, music, and Bible-based education. The facility maintains a wheelchair-accessible van available for families to transport residents to appointments and outings.

Linn Manor also offers 13 independent-living apartments with access to facility activities and meals. All apartments are handicap accessible and feature an attached garage, exterior entrance, and in-unit appliances including laundry.

Types of Care at Linn Manor Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Linn Manor Care Center

4.3overall · 18 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (18)

Alexandra Ntim

May 2026

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Poor management , they don’t take infections prevention seriously and one staff lily has the worst attitude, I think the whole Marion knows her off her attitude at this point. Everything at this place is just unorganized and chaotic. Just do your self a favor , you would be better off.

Amy Jacobsen

Mar 2026

via Google ↗

Staff are kind, welcoming and easy to work with. Happy to be there!

Darrell Bentley

Jun 2021

via Google ↗

The staff at Linn manor care is top notch! Always so pleasant and so patient with my mom Mary Bentley! Thanks for all you do, you are truly special people!!

Sherry Bragg

May 2021

via Google ↗

Everyone that works here is so nice and professional and is treating my mom with the up most care that they can provide for her. Im so glad that they were able to have her come to there facility..

Marcia Noaker

May 2021

via Google ↗

Awesome visit today with Shaina. We had a tour of the home and all our questions answered. If I have further questions know I can call and will get a answer. Very nice facility. I have friends who have had family there and were very happy with the accommodations and care received.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 29 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 12, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 16, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 16, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2026

Oct 16, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2025

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2025

Dec 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 7, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024

May 23, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2024

Nov 9, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2023

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 28, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 14, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Linn Manor Care Center offer?

Linn Manor Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Linn Manor Care Center located?

Linn Manor Care Center is located at 1140 Elim Drive in Marion, Iowa.

What do families say about Linn Manor Care Center?

Linn Manor Care Center carries a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 18 Google reviews. Most reviewers describe a warm, faith-centered nursing home where staff are patient and attentive to residents, though one review raises serious concerns about infection control practices and staff attitude. Families note a smooth tour and admissions process, and therapy services are available daily on-site. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Linn Manor Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Linn Manor Care Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 29 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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