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    $3,843 – 4,995/month

    Eiler Senior Living

    920 W Garfield St, Clarinda, IA 51632
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Attentive compassionate care; mom thriving

    I moved my mom here and have been very pleased - the staff are caring, professional, and go above and beyond, the building is clean and welcoming, and I see my mom smiling and socializing with lots of activities. Meals, transportation, responsive management, and family events give me real peace of mind; I gladly recommend this community to families seeking attentive, compassionate senior care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.76·(42)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate, and attentive staff
    • Smooth and supportive intake/admission process
    • Fully staffed with professional, available management
    • Personalized and engaging activities program
    • Family inclusion with monthly family-night events
    • Safe environment providing peace of mind (falls, meds, meals managed)
    • Clean, well-kept, and attractive facility and grounds
    • Active gardening program with fresh produce used in the kitchen
    • Welcoming, home-like, and cheery atmosphere
    • Frequent updates and good communication with families
    • Plenty of apartment space and well-laid-out buildings
    • Convenient van transportation for outings
    • Community-oriented with volunteers and local involvement
    • Balanced meals and generally satisfactory dining
    • Reasonable pricing and perceived good value
    • Staff routinely goes above and beyond (extra-mile service)
    • High resident satisfaction; residents appear happy
    • Trustworthy care and dependable daily support

    Cons

    • Limited menu options or inconsistent food quality
    • Adjustment/learning period for new residents

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive: families and residents repeatedly praise the staff, the quality of care, the facility upkeep, and the active community life. The dominant theme is compassionate, attentive caregiving — reviewers use terms such as caring, compassionate, warm, loving, and going above and beyond. Staff are described as professional, patient, and courteous; many comments highlight that management is visible, helpful, and knowledgeable. Several reviewers explicitly call out the intake and admission experience as smooth and supportive, and note that management is actively involved in planning and communication during move-in.

    Care quality and safety are recurring strengths. Multiple reviewers say they feel peace of mind about meals, medications, and fall risk — “no worry about falling, meals, medication” — which signals reliable daily support and effective safety practices. Families report frequent updates about their loved ones and a high level of trust in staff. The facility is described as fully staffed, with attentive caregiving that meets residents’ needs and often exceeds expectations through small gestures and individualized attention.

    The facility and grounds receive consistent positive mention. Descriptions such as beautiful, clean, well-kept, cheery, and well-laid-out appear repeatedly. Residents and visitors note an inviting, home-like atmosphere rather than an institutional feel. There is evidence of long-term community involvement (a volunteer with nearly three years of engagement was mentioned) and visible resident happiness. Apartment space is noted as ample, and buildings are easy to navigate, which supports resident comfort and family visits.

    Activities and community life are strong selling points. Reviews emphasize a wide range of engaging activities, encouragement to participate, and personalized programming — from general activities to specific offerings such as garden planters and vegetable gardening overseen with Master Gardener input. The garden-to-kitchen connection (kitchen using fresh produce) is cited positively. Monthly family night events and overall family inclusion are highlighted as important for social connection. Additionally, practical supports like convenient van transportation are appreciated and add to resident quality of life.

    Dining is generally seen as adequate, with some reviewers calling meals balanced and noting the benefit of fresh produce from on-site gardening. However, dining is the most frequently mentioned area for improvement: a number of reviews explicitly wish the food were better or say menu options are limited. While many families are satisfied with meals, this consistency issue is the clearest constructive criticism present across the summaries.

    Management and administration are repeatedly commended for professionalism and helpfulness. Reviewers report smooth admission planning, proactive communication, and managers who are “always there for” residents and families. The combination of visible management and dedicated front-line staff contributes to trust that residents are well cared for and that families are included in care decisions and social life.

    Value and comparisons to other facilities are positive: some reviewers state Eiler Senior Living is more caring and less expensive than previous facilities. Several recommend the community and say it is a blessing or community asset. Small notes about the experience of transition are present — some families mention an initial adjustment or learning period as residents settle — but these are framed as temporary and generally resolved as residents “fall into place.”

    In summary, the reviews portray Eiler Senior Living as a warm, well-managed, and community-oriented senior living option with strong caregiving, a robust activities program, attractive grounds, and effective communication with families. The most notable area for improvement is dining variety and consistency, which appears occasionally limited. Otherwise, reviewers consistently report trust in staff, a safe environment, regular family inclusion, and a welcoming atmosphere, making the facility highly recommended by many families and residents.

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    Location

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    Eiler Senior Living is located at 920 W Garfield St, Clarinda, IA, 51632.

    About Eiler Senior Living

    Eiler Senior Living sits at 920 W Garfield St in Clarinda and offers seniors a place to live that feels welcoming and easy to get around since the building is single-story with wide hallways, easy-to-read signs, and plenty of helpful safety features like smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, emergency lights, and wayfinding to help residents move around safely and without confusion, and at Eiler Senior Living, people find an environment where independence matters but help is always close by, since there are independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and even nursing home options, so if you ever need more care you don't have to leave your home to get it. You'll find private studio or one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, soft carpet, good storage space, WiFi, cable TV, and some even face gardens or the enclosed courtyard, and the rooms are set up to make life safer with things like wheelchair-accessible showers for those who need them. The staff includes a full-time registered nurse who's there for clinical oversight and there's also skilled staff and care assistants that help with personal needs such as medication reminders, mobility support, bathing, and grooming, while outside health partners offer on-site therapy and wound care; and everyone's care plan is developed to fit exactly what they need with regular updates.

    Meals at Eiler Senior Living try to be both tasty and healthy, focusing on nutrition with enough variety for most tastes, plus the kitchen staff takes care to offer options including vegan meals, and there are amenities that really help around the home like housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and even room service if you don't want to get up for a meal some days, and when it comes time to just relax or meet people, the building includes a dining room with restaurant-style service, a kitchen, fireplaces in the common areas, a library, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, a fitness center and a beauty salon and even a computer room if you'd like to go online. Eiler Senior Living does a good job providing things to do each day, offering activities like exercise classes, arts and crafts, bingo, Qigong, movie nights, happy hours, and special events such as family barbecues, plus the staff encourage everyone to join in, which helps people feel like they belong. There's also things like indoor and outdoor putting greens, a bocce court, raised gardening beds for those who still like to get their hands dirty, bird watching, and group outings, with transportation provided for errands and events if you need it.

    Eiler Senior Living allows pets, offers free WiFi, free parking, guest parking, and takes Medicaid-only payments, and you can take advantage of an online payment option. The staff includes both part-time and 24/7 clinical oversight by registered nurses, personal care assistants, and specialized staff, all under the management of the Tutera brand, and the community works closely with local health care partners so that home health, wound care, hospice, and therapy services are available on-site. The building is designed for comfort and safety, with community spaces that encourage people to talk and share meals, and different areas like the enclosed courtyard or raised garden beds where people can spend time outdoors. Security features include emergency lighting, smoke alarms, and sprinkler systems.

    Overall, Eiler Senior Living focuses on making each day as comfortable and safe as possible while encouraging people to enjoy their independence. They use individualized care plans, plenty of daily activities, and good food to help residents stay well and connect with friends. Everything feels built to support senior needs, from transportation and recreation to daily meals and personal care, and there are different care levels so if someone's health needs change, they can usually stay in the same place they've come to know as home. Residents and families also have access to resources, answers to common questions, and online galleries to see what life is like at Eiler before making any choices. This all comes together to create a calm, supportive place where seniors have help nearby but get to live life on their own terms in a community meant for them.

    About Tutera Senior Living

    Eiler Senior Living is managed by Tutera Senior Living.

    Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Tutera Senior Living operates 39+ communities across multiple states. The company provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and home health/hospice services. Guided by their "INSPIRED BY YOU" philosophy and YOUNITE approach, Tutera emphasizes personalized care rooted in integrity and respect.

    People often ask...

    Eiler Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,843 per month.

    Eiler Senior Living offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 27 photos of Eiler Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 920 W Garfield St, Clarinda, IA 51632.

    No, Eiler Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number1765
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity108 residents
    EffectiveApril 1st, 2025
    ExpiresApril 1st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    25

    Reports

    21

    Citations

    15

    Complaints

    22

    Years

    30 Jul 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    04 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited during the investigations into the incidents and complaints.
    21 Dec 2023Renewal
    Found that the program failed to evaluate a resident's functional, cognitive, and health status with a significant change and the related care plan did not reflect needed interventions.
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation
    15 Sept 2021Incident
    Concluded no regulatory deficiencies were identified during the recertification and related infection control activities.
    25 Aug 2020FIC
    Found no deficiencies during the onsite infection control survey.
    22 Oct 2019Renewal
    Found that dependent adult abuse training was not provided for several staff and related documentation was missing.
    • 481-67.9(6) and Iowa Code 235B.16Dependent adult abuse training
    16 Apr 2019Incident
    Found no deficiencies.
    11 Oct 2017Renewal
    Found no deficiencies cited during the recertification review.
    11 Oct 2016Incident
    Found no regulatory deficiencies cited during the investigation.
    01 Oct 2015Renewal
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies cited during recertification conducted for the program.
    10 Jun 2014Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about insulin administration; found no regulatory insufficiencies noted.
    22 May 2013Complaint
    Investigated deficiencies were found in service planning, incident reporting, and staff training, and a civil penalty was assessed for regulatory noncompliance.
    • Iowa Code 231C.14(1)(b); Iowa Administrative Code 481 IAC 67.12(3)(a)(2)Civil penalty assessment
    • Iowa Administrative Code 481-69.26(3)Regulatory insufficiency
    • Iowa Administrative Code 481-69.26(4)(a)Regulatory insufficiency
    • Iowa Administrative Code 481-69.27(1); 481-69.27(4)Regulatory insufficiency
    • Iowa Administrative Code 481-69.28(4)Regulatory insufficiency
    08 Jan 2013Renewal
    Identified a regulatory insufficiency due to missing required pre-employment background checks.
    • Iowa Code 135C.33; IAC 481-67.9(3)Regulatory Insufficiency
    21 Feb 2012Complaint
    Identified staffing insufficiency to meet tenants' needs and imposed a civil penalty for regulatory insufficiency.
    • IAC 481-67.9(1)Staffing requirements
    18 Jan 2012Incident
    Investigated the complaint about elopement and identified regulatory deficiencies in the program's planning, medication management, and documentation; a civil penalty was assessed.
    • Iowa Code § 231C.11; Iowa Admin. Code 481 IAC 67.12(3)(a)Civil penalty
    • IAC 481-67.5(6)(a)Medication policy
    • IAC 481-69.26(4)(d)(e)Regulatory insufficiency – service plan
    10 Mar 2011Complaint
    Investigated the complaint alleging gas-related hazards and pilot-light failures; identified regulatory deficiencies in life-safety compliance and staff training.
    • IAC r. 481-69.32(3)State fire marshal certification requirements
    • 235B.16(5)(b)Dependent adult abuse reporting training
    22 Jun 2010Complaint
    Investigated the complaint about level of care; identified no tenants exceeding criteria and noted no regulatory insufficiencies.
    20 May 2010Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging privacy invasion; regulatory insufficiencies noted were none and no violations were cited.
    29 Apr 2010Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about food service and staffing; found no deficiencies.
    06 Apr 2010Revisit
    Investigated a complaint and identified regulatory insufficiencies related to not notifying the department about incidents and not following the plan of correction.
    • Regulatory Insufficiency
    10 Sept 2009Complaint
    Found regulatory insufficiencies related to incomplete tenant evaluations and to the development and updating of service plans for each tenant.
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1) and/or (2)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 321 IAC 25.28Service Plan
    17 Jun 2008Complaint
    Investigated the complaint alleging medications were stolen and staff used marijuana on the job; identified concerns with staffing and medication management.
    • 321 IAC 25.33Staffing
    01 Apr 2008Complaint
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies in developing individualized service plans from evaluations and in providing planned and spontaneous activities for tenants with dementia.
    • 25.28(1)Regulatory Insufficiency
    • 25.28(4)dRegulatory Insufficiency
    29 Jan 2007Complaint
    Identified a missing criminal background check for a rehired employee.
    • Iowa Code section 135C.33(5)Criminal background checks for employees
    20 May 2004Complaint
    Investigated the May 5, 2004 elopement incident and found no regulatory insufficiencies.

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