Scenic Manor
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Scenic Living Communities is highly recommended for its compassionate staff and excellent communication with families. The facility is well-maintained and offers a smooth transition between levels of care, making it a reliable choice for long-term or rehabilitative needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Scenic Living Communities is highly regarded for its compassionate, responsive staff and well-maintained, homey environment. Families and residents consistently praise the facility's ability to provide a supportive transition between independent and assisted living, noting that communication is prompt and the atmosphere is welcoming.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Prompt and clear communication
- Homey, comfortable apartment layouts
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that Scenic Manor has a 4-star staffing rating, could you walk me through how your team manages daily care to ensure that personal attention remains consistent for all 77 residents?
- 2I noticed the facility is known for its homey apartment layouts; how do you encourage residents to personalize their space to make it feel like a true home?
- 3With 7 state violations recorded over the past year, could you explain the steps the facility has taken to address those specific areas and ensure ongoing compliance?
- 4Your reviews frequently highlight the prompt and clear communication from your team; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one’s health and well-being?
- 5Since you maintain a 4-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure the facility remains clean and well-maintained for the residents?
- 6What does a typical social or activity-based day look like for a resident here, and how do you help newcomers integrate into the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The kindness, care, compassion and support of all levels of staffing throughout his stay was AMAZING! They kept us informed of concerns for our dad and anytime we had a question the staff was prompt in their response.”
“Though it isn’t ‘brand new,’ the whole place is remarkably clean, well taken care of, and the apartments are homey. One of our favorite features is the outdoor access to green space from every apartment.”
“The care of my ankle fracture and boot were well attended to while here. I'm going back home this weekend.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Scenic Manor has ongoing fire safety and electrical system issues that have persisted across multiple surveys, including repeated problems with sprinkler systems and electrical equipment maintenance. Two families filed complaints leading to deficiencies involving physician services and care coordination. The facility also shows recurring problems with medication management and care planning, though all violations have correction dates on file.
May 1, 2025Routine5
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Oct 11, 2024Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
May 16, 2024Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 30, 2024Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Feb 23, 2023Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 1, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 17, 2024OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 4, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 11, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Jun 24, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 16, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0
May 13, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 30, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Scenic Manor
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bearden Family Revocable Trust
Owner · Organization
Sally R Amlie Revocable Trust
Owner · Organization
Wayne C. Anderson Legacy Trust
Owner · Organization
Wood Family Living Trust
Owner · Organization
Snodgrass, Elizabeth
Owner
Wood, Lucien
Owner
Amlie, Rod
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Beardan, Michael
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Bearden, Molly
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Wood, Kathryn
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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