Windsor Manor

    229 Pearl St, Grinnell, IA 50112
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff, abundant activities, thriving

    I'm very pleased with Windsor Manor - the staff (Amy, Melissa and the nursing team) are caring, attentive and family-like, the facility is clean and inviting, activities are abundant and creative, and the food is good; my mother has thrived here and our family feels reassured.

    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
    • 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

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    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

    4.85·(20)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Supportive on-site administration
    • Creative, engaging activities program
    • Active activities-director involvement
    • Nutritious, well-liked dining
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Family-like community atmosphere
    • Reasonable pricing and perceived value
    • Strong hospice and end-of-life support
    • Good family communication and openness
    • Safe, welcoming environment

    Cons

    • Small private-room sizes
    • Nursing-home–style ambiance in some units
    • Limited visibility of specialized clinical programs

    Summary of reviews

    Across the reviewed summaries, Windsor Manor is consistently described as a small, well-kept assisted living setting with a strong emphasis on person-centered, compassionate care. Families and residents repeatedly highlight attentive front-line staff and an accessible administration; specific staff members (including the administrator and the activities director) are mentioned by name in positive terms, indicating visible managerial involvement and day-to-day leadership. Long-term residency and repeated praise for staff–family communication suggest continuity of care and relationship-building over time.

    Dining and activities are recurring strengths. Reviewers describe meals as tasty and well-received, and the activities program is characterized as creative, engaging, and central to resident life — staff in the activities role are noted for encouraging fun and social participation. These programmatic elements appear to support resident mood and social connection, with reviewers describing residents as happy, engaged, and thriving in group meals and events.

    Facility condition and atmosphere are generally positive: the building is described as clean, warm, and homelike by many families, contributing to a sense of safety and peace. At the same time, a few comments point to small private-room sizes and a portion of the facility having a more institutional, nursing-home–type ambiance; prospective residents who prioritize larger private spaces or a strictly residential aesthetic may want to view rooms in person.

    Clinical and management patterns are mostly favorable: reviewers cite helpful nurses, coordinated hospice support, and responsive team behavior that reassures families. There is limited explicit information in these summaries about specialized clinical programs (for example, dedicated memory-care tracks or advanced therapy services), so families with complex medical or cognitive-care needs should ask the facility for details on clinical coverage, staffing ratios, and emergency/transfer protocols during a tour. Overall, Windsor Manor presents as a community-focused, value-oriented assisted living option with particular strengths in staff engagement, activities, and family communication; verify private-room sizing and the scope of specialized clinical services to ensure the fit for specific care needs.

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    Location

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    Windsor Manor is located at 229 Pearl St, Grinnell, IA, 50112.

    About Windsor Manor

    Windsor Manor Grinnell is a senior living community with 40 units in Grinnell, Iowa, where people can get both assisted living and memory care services on one campus, so folks who need different kinds of help don't have to move again if their needs change, and the building has a covered porch at the front, landscaped grounds all around, and a sunroom out back, which is nice because you can drink your morning coffee or just relax and look at the view, and there's a gazebo outside with comfortable seats to enjoy nature, while inside, the common areas feel cozy with fireplaces, soft lighting, and comfortable chairs, and the calming sitting area even has a fish tank, and the library/dining space-with built-in bookshelves-gives a warm feeling that feels inviting if you want to read or eat a meal. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen with oak cabinets, a white electric stove, and large windows to let in light and let people see outside, and the dining room is spacious and well-lit where people eat together at wooden tables and chairs, and there's a salon inside with a hair washing station and comfortable spots to get your hair done, which a lot of residents seem to enjoy. Windsor Manor offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy right on site, and skilled nursing care is available for those who need more help than regular assisted living, especially for people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, since the memory care area is set up to help folks stay safe and reduce confusion or wandering. You'll also find daily activities planned, including movies, popcorn nights, church services that rotate on Sundays, and exercise classes, and the monthly full activity calendar covers both physical and spiritual needs, so everyone finds something to do whether they like walking, shopping, or joining group exercise, and there's even space for jogging outside if you want it. The staff at Windsor Manor Grinnell get recognized for being patient, kind, and helpful, and they're known for going above and beyond to support both residents and their families, which people notice. Meals get cooked with a focus on nutrition, taste, and special dietary needs, including therapeutic diets for folks who need them, and the facility makes sure everyone has easy access to Wi-Fi, good handicap accessibility, and health information, plus medication management, so people get their daily support and supervision if needed. Windsor Manor has a partnership with IHCA's Premier Partners and keeps its certification as a verified partner, showing proper licensing for peace of mind. You can take a tour to look inside at the rooms, dining spots, and watch how daily life works, with the staff ready to show around and answer questions, and all the features-from the common areas and salon to the sunroom-work together to make daily living easier and keep a sense of independence and well-being for every resident who calls Windsor Manor Grinnell home. Sometimes it's hard to find more detailed information because of server errors, but folks who visit or live there notice the distinctive mix of services, amenities, and the way they aim to maximize everyone's potential, whether they need light help with daily activities or more specialized memory care.

    About Spring Arbor Management, LLC

    Windsor Manor is managed by Spring Arbor Management, LLC.

    Spring Arbor Senior Living, established in 1991 with its first community in Thomasville, NC, operates 23+ assisted living and memory care communities across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC under Foundry Commercial, the company follows a resident-first philosophy.

    People often ask...

    Windsor Manor offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,966 per month.

    Windsor Manor offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 21 photos of Windsor Manor on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 229 Pearl St, Grinnell, IA 50112.

    No, Windsor Manor 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 number2520
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity70 residents
    EffectiveDecember 6th, 2025
    ExpiresDecember 6th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    15

    Complaints

    18

    Years

    15 Jul 2025Incident
    Identified a medication administration error due to staff not following policy, resulting in one resident receiving another resident's medications.
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    16 Jun 2025Renewal
    Found no deficiencies cited during the recertification review.
    07 Nov 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    05 Jan 2023Complaint
    Regulatory findings identified multiple deficiencies in incident and abuse reporting, head injury management, evaluations, service plans, nurse delegation training, and tenant documentation affecting several residents.
    • 481-67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant Rights
    • 481-67.9(4)Nurse delegation procedures
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation annually
    • 481-69.25(1)iDocumentation for each tenant
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    11 Jun 2020Complaint
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies cited after investigation of a complaint.
    17 Dec 2019Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification review.
    24 Jun 2019Complaint
    Found two staff failed to follow medication administration procedures during observed passes, including not wearing gloves and lacking proper MAR availability and documentation.
    • 481.67.9(4) StaffingStaffing
    11 Dec 2017Renewal
    Identified deficiencies where service plans were not individualized and failed to reflect residents' identified needs and preferences.
    • Type A481-69.26(4)aService Plans
    • Type A481-69.26(231C)Service plans
    15 Nov 2017Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation concluded no regulatory insufficiencies were cited.
    31 Oct 2016Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no regulatory insufficiencies cited. The on-site census totaled 40 residents across two population programs.
    03 Dec 2015Renewal
    Determined that no regulatory insufficiencies were cited during recertification.
    09 Jun 2015Complaint
    Found deficiencies in how tenant rights were managed and in nurse review practices when tenants' conditions changed.
    • Type A481-67.3(1)Tenant Rights
    • Type A481-69.27(1)Nurse Review
    01 Dec 2014Complaint
    Investigated a staffing complaint and found no regulatory deficiencies.
    03 Sept 2014Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about a tenant not receiving medications as scheduled and concerns about hand-washing during medication administration; identified regulatory insufficiencies related to service plans and nurse delegation.
    • IAC r. 481-69.26(4)Service plan individualized and indicate tenant's identified needs and preferences for assistance
    • IAC r. 481-67.9(4)(f)Nurse delegation and medication administration training
    29 Aug 2013Renewal
    Investigated a final recertification monitoring evaluation and found no regulatory insufficiencies.
    12 Oct 2011Complaint
    Investigated the complaint/incident investigation and found no regulatory insufficiencies.
    17 May 2011Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that tenants exceeded the allowed level of care and found no deficiencies.
    19 Nov 2009Complaint
    Concluded no deficiencies were found related to tenant evaluations, nursing oversight, or staffing after the review.
    01 Jul 2009Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and identified regulatory insufficiencies in staffing and tenant admission/exclusion criteria.
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 321 IAC 25.23(3); 25.24Criteria for exclusion of tenants
    • 25.33(1)Regulatory Insufficiency
    26 Jan 2009Complaint
    Investigated a complaint related to medication administration and physician orders; found deficiencies in administration of meds by licensed nurses and in ensuring current orders for tenants receiving health care-directed care.
    • Medication administration by licensed nurse
    • Current health care professional orders
    05 Aug 2008Revisit
    Confirmed full compliance with applicable rules and discontinued sanctions after review.

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