1 / 5Trailside Gardens is a small, budget-friendly independent living community in Marion, Iowa (formerly called The Villages) that families describe as a welcoming, close-knit place. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness, the recent interior updates, and the flexibility residents have in choosing to cook for themselves or join community meals.
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Trailside Gardens is a senior living community in Marion, Iowa offering Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
Trailside Gardens is an independent living community in Marion, Iowa. It offers residents the flexibility to maintain their own cooking space while also having access to community meals, allowing them to choose the level of dining involvement that suits them.
Families consistently praise the staff as genuinely warm and attentive, noting that team members remember residents' names and greet visitors with genuine friendliness. Recent renovations have refreshed the interior, and many residents appreciate the natural setting with views of deer, wild turkey, and Thomas Park. One family wrote that "the staff is the heart of the community" and that it's clear they truly care about residents.
The community is described as affordable for independent living. Multiple families highlight that their relatives have lived there for years and remain very happy, one resident has stayed for over five years and never wants to leave. Trailside Gardens holds a 4.1 out of 5 Google rating based on 14 reviews.
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Sabrina Tippey
Apr 2026
If you are looking for affordable Independent Living with tailored amenities, then Trailside Gardens is the place to be. They have recently remolded the interior with a fresh new look. A lot of rooms have a great view of nature, including deer and wild turkey, and Thomas Park. The staff are always welcoming and friendly.
Diana Niemeier
Apr 2026
We could not love Trailside more. It has been a fantastic fit for my mother in law. She has been there for a few years and absolutely loves it. She likes having the option to still cook and go to meals when she doesn't. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly when we stop in as well. Always remembering our names and saying hello. We are so happy that this is where she calls home.
todd anderson
Mar 2026
If you are looking for senior living, please consider Trailside Gardens. My Pops has lived there 5+ years. He loves it & never wants to move! The staff is great, to both residents & families. Everytime I visit I get a cheery greeting with some small talk. I am so appreciative of them. Five stars!
Kevin / Deb Anderson / Jensen
Mar 2026
My Father has lived at Trailside Gardens for over 5 years and loves it there. Very affordable independent living. The staff are awesome and very attentive to the residents needs. I would highly recommend Trailside to any senior looking for an independent living community.
Mary m
Oct 2025
Trailside Gardens is a wonderful and affordable independent living community. With the new management and ownership, you can really see the difference, the updates throughout the building look great, and everything feels fresh and well cared for. The staff has always been amazing, and they continue to be the heart of the community. It’s clear they truly care about the residents and make Trailside feel like home.
Trailside Gardens offers Independent Living.
Trailside Gardens is located at 345 Marion Blvd in Marion, Iowa.
Trailside Gardens is a small, budget-friendly independent living community in Marion, Iowa (formerly called The Villages) that families describe as a welcoming, close-knit place. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness, the recent interior updates, and the flexibility residents have in choosing to cook for themselves or join community meals.
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