Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

    365 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA 52302
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff and welcoming community

    My mom moved into the independent living building and I'm very pleased - the staff are exceptionally friendly and caring, residents are welcoming (she's made several friends), the home-like atmosphere and large rooms, accommodating dining options, engaging activities (even a resident dog, Eve), and responsive team made the transition smooth; I'd recommend this community.

    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

    4.27·(22)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Warm, family-like atmosphere
    • Engaging activities program with strong memory-care leadership
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • Responsive and timely issue resolution
    • Dietary accommodations and broad alternative menu options
    • Large, homelike resident rooms and interior spaces
    • Supportive move-in and transition assistance
    • Active resident social life and friendships
    • Attractive interior common areas and garden wildlife

    Cons

    • Management and ownership instability
    • High staff turnover and loss of long-tenured caregivers
    • Incomplete or stalled renovation projects
    • Inconsistent follow-through on admissions promises and commitments
    • Marketing and admissions information that can be inaccurate or embellished
    • Dated facilities and intermittent maintenance issues
    • Odor concerns in some common areas
    • Reductions in resident amenities or services over time
    • Potential financial and operational uncertainty

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers describe a community with a clearly warm, family-oriented culture that is driven primarily by its caregiving staff and activity teams. Staff consistently receive praise for being attentive, kind, and responsive — families cite compassionate daily care, help during transitions, timely problem resolution, dietary accommodations, and an activities program noted as energetic and engaging, particularly within memory care. Social life and resident-to-resident friendships are also highlighted, and the community's interior, large rooms, pet-friendly policies, and garden activity contribute to a homelike feel for many residents.

    Care and staff: The dominant positive theme is the quality of direct care and staff demeanor. Caregivers, nurses, and activity directors are frequently characterized as caring, helpful, and respectful of resident preferences; reviewers describe staff who visit residents regularly and accommodate individual needs. At the same time, several accounts indicate elevated staff turnover and the departure of long-standing employees, which families associate with changes in day-to-day continuity. This creates a mixed picture: strong bedside care remains a hallmark, but staffing stability appears to be an area of operational vulnerability.

    Dining and services: Dining receives favorable comments where staff accommodate special diets and offer an alternative menu. Reviewers note responsiveness to dietary requests and timely service resolution when issues arise. However, perceptions of inconsistent follow-through on promised services and amenity availability suggest that meal- and service-related expectations established during admission discussions are not always fully realized.

    Activities and social environment: The activities program is frequently singled out as a strength. Memory-care leadership and activities directors are described as proactive and effective at engaging residents. Daily opportunities for socialization, a recognizable activities calendar, and pet interactions (a resident dog is specifically mentioned) help sustain community engagement and a home-like atmosphere.

    Facilities and maintenance: Opinions about the physical plant are mixed. Many reviewers praise interior common areas and large resident rooms, while others note dated sections, unfinished construction, and intermittent maintenance issues. There are also mentions of odor concerns in some common spaces. Renovation plans appear to be incomplete or stalled in some cases, producing frustration among families who expected timely upgrades.

    Management and transparency: A recurring theme is concern about management and ownership changes. Several reviews reference ownership turnover, resale/financial activity, and the perception of misleading or embellished admissions information (including tours and marketing materials that overpromise). These factors are associated with reductions in amenities or service changes and create uncertainty about long-term operational stability. Families considering the community should be alert to current ownership status, renovation timelines, and exactly which services are contractually guaranteed.

    Notable patterns and considerations for families: The strongest and most consistent positive is the caregiving culture and the community’s social programming. The principal cautions center on operational stability — management transitions, staffing turnover, stalled capital projects, and inconsistencies between marketing and actual services. Prospective residents and families would be well served by verifying current management and renovation status, asking for written details about included services and promised upgrades, observing multiple meal and activity periods during an in-person visit, and speaking directly with current residents and families about recent changes. This will help balance the facility’s evident strengths in daily care and community life against the operational uncertainties described by reviewers.

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    Location

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    Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 365 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA, 52302.

    About Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

    Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care sits at 365 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA, and serves seniors aged 55 and older, especially those living with memory challenges like dementia or Alzheimer's. The building has 104 licensed beds, offers secured supportive housing units, and provides both assisted living and memory care services, with special programs set up for dementia care. Formerly known as Village Ridge, the place is state-licensed as an Assisted Living Program - Dementia, and holds certification from local and state authorities under license S0026. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom options, including pet-friendly units for those who can care for pets themselves. In memory care, studio and one-bedroom apartments are available, and rooms have kitchenettes and cable TV.

    Thomas Grove doesn't accept Medicare for care services unless specifically certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. There isn't published information about the exact pricing, but the estimated monthly range is $2,427 to $6,875. It offers daily meals, laundry and housekeeping, along with transportation to appointments and shopping trips. Many physical amenities come included, like a fitness room, dining room, activity and recreation rooms, puzzle lounge, sitting areas, walking paths that wind around the buildings, secure outdoor gardens, and guest parking. Security features include a sprinkler system, emergency pull cords, and personal alert pendants, plus staff are around at all hours.

    Residents get personal care assistance, help with daily living, medication management, and support for wheelchair users or walkers, with caregiver support offered as well. The community's trained staff work closely with those facing memory challenges, and individualized care plans are part of the service. There are regular social programs, health and wellness classes, fitness and exercise groups, arts and crafts, music, story time, and a resident-run entertainment committee for social events. Religious services and a chapel are on-site, and there's an in-house salon and barber for personal grooming needs. There's also a chance to see wildlife like deer or turkeys if you walk on the nearby path, as the community sits close to green spaces like Boyson Park and Thomas Park.

    For families figuring out decisions, the staff can guide with resources on long-term care and support services. Short-term respite care's offered, too. The property's managed by Tutera, which gives the place certain operational guidelines that shape care. The general atmosphere feels quiet and peaceful, with landscaped grounds and outdoor spaces to enjoy. Average online ratings show mixed opinions: a 2.7 out of 5 score from three reviews, a 2.5-star overall rating, and a community sentiment score of 3.9 out of 5. Studio or single-room units, with cable and kitchenettes, are available, as well as two-bedroom apartments for those wanting more space or independent living arrangements. Thomas Grove's set up to give both a bit of independence and a fair bit of care for folks who need help with memory, daily activities, and making life feel safer and more comfortable.

    About Tutera Senior Living

    Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care 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...

    Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,838 per month.

    Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 18 photos of Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care on Mirador.

    Yes, Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 365 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA 52302.

    No, Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care 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 number1868
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity104 residents
    EffectiveApril 4th, 2025
    ExpiresApril 4th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    13

    Complaints

    21

    Years

    12 May 2025Complaint
    Found that the occupancy agreement failed to clearly describe all fees and the required 30-day notice/termination terms, resulting in disputed charges after a move-out notice.
    • 231C.5(2)(a)Written occupancy agreement required
    22 Apr 2024Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in medication administration documentation and in updating tenants' service plans, with incomplete MAR entries and outdated care plans for several tenants.
    • Type A481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant
    • Type A481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    • Type A481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant
    25 Sept 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the investigation. Census data were reviewed.
    18 Nov 2021Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff training and documentation for nurse delegated tasks, gaps in insulin administration oversight, and incomplete tenant evaluations and service plans. Also found missing dependent adult abuse training and follow-up on tenant care tasks.
    • Nurse delegation training documentation
    • Insulin administration training not followed
    • Dependent adult abuse training incomplete
    • Service plans not updated and reflect changes
    11 Jan 2021Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during the investigation and onsite infection control survey.
    11 Sept 2019Renewal
    Investigated a front door alarm issue and found the door was not alarmed; a replacement alarm was ordered and staff education and procedural updates were planned.
    • 481-69.32(2) Life SafetyFront exterior door alarm not sounding
    • 481-69.32(2) Life SafetyFront exterior door alarm replacement planned
    17 May 2018Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies related to resident care and safety.
    01 Feb 2018Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    02 Aug 2017Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in service planning for two tenants, including failure to develop preliminary service plans before occupancy and lack of updated plans reflecting health events.
    • 481-69.26(2)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(2)Service Plans
    16 Feb 2016Complaint
    Investigated a complaint; no regulatory deficiencies were identified.
    30 Jul 2015Renewal
    Investigated deficiencies in service plans and nursing oversight; found service plans not updated to meet needs and nursing reviews incomplete.
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(3)(b)Service Plans
    • 481-69.27(1)Nurse Review
    07 Jan 2015Complaint
    Investigated a complaint/incident and found no deficiencies cited.
    08 Jul 2014Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging medical and caregiving issues with residents; found no deficiencies cited.
    29 Aug 2013Incident
    Investigated a complaint about care and safety concerns and found no regulatory insufficiencies or violations.
    14 Mar 2013Renewal
    Identified noncompliance with medication administration policies; two staff did not follow eye drop procedures or proper hand hygiene during applications.
    • IAC r. 481-67.2Regulatory Insufficiency
    23 Oct 2012Incident
    Investigated a complaint about unauthorized visitors entering the building; no regulatory deficiencies were noted.
    17 May 2011Renewal
    Investigated a monitoring visit and found a regulatory insufficiency related to the scheduling and availability of activities for tenants and their legal representatives.
    • IAC r. 481-69.34(3)Regulatory Insufficiency
    10 Feb 2010Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging tenant rights were not upheld; found that tenant rights were upheld and no deficiencies were identified.
    25 Mar 2009Complaint
    Investigated a monitoring visit found deficiencies in medication administration and documentation for tenants after reviewing tenant files.
    • 655-subrule 6.2(5); 655-subrule 6.3(1); Iowa Code chapter 155ARegulatory Insufficiency (Medication Administration)
    02 Jul 2008Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging improper medication handling and staffing gaps; identified insufficient trained staff available to meet tenants' needs.
    • IAC 25.33(1)Regulatory Insufficiency
    08 Feb 2005Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to tenant evaluations, service plan updates, nurse order documentation, staff training, and employee background checks.
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1) and/or (2)Tenant evaluations—timeliness
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1) and/or (2)Tenant evaluations updated with changes in condition
    • 321 IAC 25.28Service plans—updated after admission
    • 321 IAC 25.28Service plans—addressed outcomes
    • 321 IAC 25.30Nurse review of physician orders—date and time
    • 321 IAC 25.33Staff training documentation
    • Iowa Code section 135C.33(5)Background checks—dependent adult abuse

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