Linn Manor Care Center
1140 Elim Drive, Marion, IA 52302
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Linn Manor Care Center Compares
Linn Manor Care Center is a 38-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Marion, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.4%) is below the Iowa average of 19.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 38 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Marion, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Linn Manor Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Linn Manor Care Center with other nursing homes in Marion.
How is Linn Manor Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Linn Manor Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.4% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Linn Manor Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Linn Manor Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 38 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Linn Manor Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Linn Manor Care Center lag behind other Marion options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Marion
Marion sits in Linn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 35,813 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $67,301
- Median home value
- $161,600
Demographics for Linn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marion.
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