Terrace Glenn Village

    3400 Alburnett Rd, Marion, IA 52302
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Reviews

    4.81·(90)

    Overall rating

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

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate, resident-focused staff
    • Staff who know residents by name
    • Knowledgeable and effective tour/marketing staff (notably Chelsea)
    • Clean, well-maintained modern building
    • Bright, spacious, handicap-accessible apartments
    • Generously sized closets and in-unit laundry
    • Multiple dining rooms and varied dining spaces
    • On-site skilled nursing and long-term care availability
    • Extensive common-area amenities (fitness center, library, community deck)
    • Active social calendar with trips and events
    • Strong resident camaraderie and family-like community
    • Smooth admissions and move-in assistance
    • Regular resident–staff meetings and open communication
    • Serene semi-rural setting with well-tended grounds
    • Deficiency-free clinical survey (regulatory compliance)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal-service accuracy and special-diet accommodation
    • Variability in dining quality and menu reliability
    • Occasional lapses in staff conduct or responsiveness
    • Privacy limitations in certain room layouts
    • Pricing and availability constraints, including waitlist
    • Limited Medicare/Medicaid suitability for some residents
    • Activity program variability relative to individual preferences
    • Operational strain reflected in service errors and staff morale

    Summary of reviews

    Terrace Glenn Village is consistently described as a clean, modern, well-appointed senior community with a full continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, and on-site skilled/long-term care. The physical plant draws repeated praise: bright, spacious, and accessible apartments with generous closet space and in-unit laundry, wide well-lit hallways, and attractive common areas such as dining rooms, a fitness center, library, and a large community deck overlooking pastoral grounds. Many families found the facility’s regulatory and clinical posture reassuring; one noted a deficiency-free clinical survey and several reviewers cited confidence in the staff’s clinical capabilities, particularly during end-of-life care phases.

    Staff and management are a clear strength in reviewers’ accounts. Descriptions emphasize compassionate, resident-focused employees who know residents by name, are responsive to questions, and facilitate smooth moves. The marketing and tour team — frequently identified by name — is consistently credited with informative, low-pressure tours and effective follow-up. Communication mechanisms such as regular resident–staff meetings and an office for assistance are noted as helpful for keeping families and residents informed. The community’s social fabric is also emphasized: an active calendar of outings (movies, plays, shopping), seasonal events, and a social atmosphere in which residents report feeling supported and connected.

    Dining and programming are prominent features but show mixed themes. Many reviewers praised the food, variety, snack availability, and the presence of multiple dining rooms; others flagged inconsistencies such as crossed-off menu items, repeated tray errors, and difficulty matching menus to special diets (vegetarian options and texture-modified diets for swallowing issues were singled out). These comments suggest a pattern of reliable everyday dining for many residents but a need to verify special-diet processes and meal-service reliability during assessment visits.

    Operational and fit-related considerations emerged as recurring caveats. Cost and availability are frequently discussed: some families found pricing competitive while others perceived it as high, and the community operates a waitlist. A few comments point to limited suitability under certain payment policies (Medicare/Medicaid), so prospective residents should confirm financial eligibility and out-of-pocket expectations. There are also indications of occasional staff-conduct or responsiveness issues and service errors that could reflect staffing strain or variable training; these are not presented as pervasive but are meaningful to families who prioritize consistent operational execution. A small number of notes mentioned privacy or room-configuration concerns, which suggest assessing specific apartment layouts during a tour.

    Bottom line: Terrace Glenn Village offers a strong, amenity-rich, and clinically supported community with many families reporting peace of mind, engaged residents, and high-quality facilities. Prospective residents and their families should plan a thorough visit focused on meal-service accuracy and special-diet handling, privacy and room-layout options, staffing stability, and financial/eligibility particulars (pricing and waitlist). Doing so will help determine whether the facility’s broadly positive attributes align with the applicant’s specific clinical and lifestyle needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

    Terrace Glenn Village is located at 3400 Alburnett Rd, Marion, IA, 52302.

    About Terrace Glenn Village

    Terrace Glenn Village stands as a senior living community in Marion, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation all in one place, and what's nice is the variety of living spaces, because seniors can choose from one or two-bedroom apartments that come with full kitchens, washer and dryer, and private spaces, and folks get to enjoy an enclosed courtyard along with easy access to a spa, library, and fitness center, while pets under 50 pounds are allowed to come along too. The staff's known for showing kindness and helping each person with individual needs, and they hold regular monthly gatherings so residents and staff can bring up any concerns. Terrace Glenn Village focuses on helping residents keep their independence while also giving personal support and care, with private assisted living apartments and skilled nursing care if someone needs more help, and for those who need a care plan, there's a careful assessment process to figure out the right level of support, plus the services include incontinence care and help for non-ambulatory residents. There are activities scheduled every day-like cards, bingo, chair exercise, book club, church services, art and crafts, and movie nights, along with trips outside for groceries or visits to concerts, museums, or gardens-so residents have a lot of chances to stay engaged, and dining comes with nutritious meals set in welcoming spaces and sample menus for those who want to look them over. There's an office where anybody can ask for help or advice, and the underground parking keeps cars safe from bad weather, which is handy. Terrace Glenn Village tries to provide a familiar, supportive place, relying on the Five Precepts of Culture of Aging: dignity, quality, choice, respect, and community, with the mission being to help people find purpose, passion, and some joy in their lives, and even though there's no fancy talk, the focus is steady on each person's well-being and comfort, and the community is associated with the Iowa Health Care Association and the Iowa Center for Assisted Living, so people can expect experienced staff and care services offered on-site, along with something called the Care Finder feature on their website that helps families look for the services they need. Moving in usually comes with support from downsizing experts, senior realtors, and movers to keep things easier for seniors making the change, and with so many options and staff around, residents often find ways to get involved, meet new friends, and enjoy a simple, safe, and comfortable environment for daily living.

    People often ask...

    Terrace Glenn Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 24 photos of Terrace Glenn Village on Mirador.

    Yes, Terrace Glenn Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 3400 Alburnett Rd, Marion, IA 52302.

    No, Terrace Glenn Village 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 number3092
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity68 residents
    EffectiveSeptember 4th, 2026
    ExpiresSeptember 3rd, 2028
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    12

    Citations

    2

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    24 Aug 2026Renewal
    Found no deficiencies cited during the recertification visit.
    03 Feb 2025Complaint
    Found failures to provide written discharge notices, incomplete evaluations after significant changes, and outdated service plans for multiple tenants.
    • —Discharge/transition notice
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    01 Feb 2024Renewal
    Multiple deficiencies were found in policies, staff training, and tenant assessments, including failures to follow procedures after head injuries, incomplete nurse delegation training, and missing occupancy agreements and updated service plans.
    • 67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    • 481-67.9(4)dNurse delegation procedures
    • 231C.5Occupancy Agreement
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    02 Dec 2021Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff records oversight, MAR/TAR documentation, service plan updates, and refusals documentation; corrective actions implemented and QA processes established.
    • —Hiring documentation and QA oversight
    • —MAR/TAR documentation and verbal order entry
    • —Nurse notes and service plan updates
    • —Refusals documentation and communication with RN
    11 Feb 2019Initial
    Found no deficiencies during the initial certification visit.

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