Linn Manor Care Center

    1140 Elim Dr, Marion, IA 52302
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Faith-based clean facility; attentive staff

    I placed my dad here after a very informative tour and I'm glad we did. The faith-based facility is clean and well run, with loving, professional staff who are attentive, responsive, keep us updated by phone, and offer good activities and rehab - I'm grateful he's comfortable and happy.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

    Schedule a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.09·(22)

    Overall rating

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

      3.2
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, patient-centered staff
    • Responsive and well-organized caregiving team
    • Skilled rehabilitation services
    • Engaging activities program
    • Helpful and informative admissions tours
    • Regular phone updates to families
    • Faith-based care environment
    • Well-maintained accommodations
    • Strong teamwork among staff
    • Visitation options including window and outdoor visits

    Cons

    • Staffing shortages affecting response times
    • High staff turnover
    • Inconsistent nursing leadership
    • Variable clinical responsiveness
    • Dated décor and limited modern amenities
    • Prevalence of shared rooms
    • Limited visitation flexibility during infection-control periods

    Summary of reviews

    Linn Manor Care Center receives consistently positive comments about its caregiving staff and rehabilitation services, with many family members describing the staff as compassionate, patient, and well organized. Reviewers noted a welcoming admissions process, clear phone updates to families, and a faith-based orientation that some families value. The facility appears to prioritize rehabilitation and activity programming; residents and visitors described active programming and staff who engage with residents. Several commenters expressed gratitude for the teamwork and professional demeanor of front-line staff.

    Care quality is characterized by strong interpersonal strengths: families emphasized respectful interactions, attentiveness to resident needs when staff are available, and an orderly approach to daily routines. At the same time, there are consistent operational concerns centered on staffing and clinical leadership. Multiple reviews describe short staffing and elevated staff turnover, which reviewers link to slower response times and inconsistent nursing oversight. A subset of families specifically questioned nursing management and immediacy of clinical responses; these comments suggest variability in day-to-day clinical responsiveness rather than a uniform level of performance across the facility.

    Activities and social programming are a relative strength. The facility offers organized activities appropriate for a rehab setting, and visitation adaptations during the COVID period (window visits, outdoor masked visits with distancing, and quarantine protocols) were implemented and appreciated by families who mentioned them. Dining was not frequently commented on in the review set, so there is not a clear consensus about meal quality or menu variety; prospective families should ask for current menu and meal-service practices during a tour.

    Facilities and amenities receive mixed comments. Some visitors described the building as nice with adequate accommodations, while others recommended updates to décor and modern amenities. Shared rooms are noted as a common accommodation and may be a consideration for those who prefer private room availability. Management-level issues are implied by comments about nursing leadership and turnover; operational stability may vary over time and could affect responsiveness and continuity of care.

    Overall, Linn Manor displays notable strengths in staff compassion, rehabilitation focus, and activity programming, with clear efforts to maintain family communication and safe visitation options during infection-control periods. The dominant concerns to investigate further are staffing stability, consistency of nursing leadership, and the condition/amenities of resident rooms. Families considering the facility should prioritize a focused tour asking about current staffing ratios, nursing leadership consistency, private-room availability, and recent initiatives to update common areas and amenities.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about Linn Manor Care Center.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Linn Manor Care Center

    Linn Manor Care Center is located at 1140 Elim Dr, Marion, IA, 52302.

    About Linn Manor Care Center

    Linn Manor Care Center sits in Marion, Iowa, and has a quiet community feel where staff focus on dignity, respect, and personalized care for all its residents, and the folks there really do seem to look out for each other, offering not only skilled nursing but also assisted living, memory care, independent living apartments, and even home care for those who want to stay at home but need help from trained aides. The 38-bed care center has both private and semi-private rooms, with big windows that look out onto woods and flower gardens, and every room comes with cable TV, a restroom, and furniture if needed, while the thirteen independent apartments are handicap accessible with attached garages, outside entrances, their own laundry appliances, and all sorts of features designed for easy living so older adults can get their needs met in a comfortable spot. The outdoor spaces are meant for relaxing and visiting, and inside folks find good meals prepared by chefs and meal planners, a real focus on nutrition, and always a feeling that someone thought through the details to make life easier for the people living there.

    Linn Manor Care Center has a Christian foundation, and spiritual support is part of daily life with Bible study, Sunday services, music and singing, and Bible-based teaching if that's what someone's looking for, plus there's always some kind of group activity like arts and crafts, holiday programs, or exercise so people can stay active and keep their minds busy. There's a Restorative Program led by nurses for those needing to keep up their physical conditioning or who are working on goals to head back home, and there's skilled nursing every shift for help with day-to-day things like medications, treatments, bathing, or dressing. Therapists for physical, occupational, and speech needs work on goals one-on-one, while outside specialists like dentists, audiologists, eye doctors, and foot doctors stop by on a contract basis. When it comes to getting out and about, a wheelchair-accessible van is ready for trips to appointments or outings with family.

    Linn Manor Care Center runs as a nonprofit and is known for strong ties to the local community, offering programs to support health care and providing things like benchmarking services, grantmaking, and tools for nonprofit research, along with financial reporting you can find through its public filings on places like Cause IQ. Alongside independent and assisted living, memory care is designed specially for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, with an environment meant to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, and services adapt to residents who need some day-to-day help but also to those wanting a social but independent life. The staff are often described as friendly, helpful, and kind, making most people who visit feel welcome, and it's possible to come see the place during daytime hours if you set up an appointment. Meal access and activities for apartment residents are available, so there's always a way for everyone to connect and share time.

    People often ask...

    Linn Manor Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

    There are 5 photos of Linn Manor Care Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1140 Elim Dr, Marion, IA 52302.

    No, Linn Manor Care Center 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.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of Linn Manor Care Center. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact Linn Manor Care Center directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of this community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 74 facilities$6,168/mo
    2. 80 facilities$6,039/mo
    3. 52 facilities$6,097/mo
    4. 18 facilities
    5. 7 facilities$7,041/mo
    6. 1 facilities
    7. 3 facilities$6,466/mo
    8. 9 facilities$5,576/mo
    9. 34 facilities$6,690/mo
    10. 5 facilities
    11. 5 facilities
    12. 3 facilities
    © 2026 Mirador Living