WELCOME TO SUMMIT POINTE

What Makes Senior Living Community Different

At Summit Pointe Senior Living, we’re proud to be the only established senior living community in Marion, Iowa that allows residents to easily transition from independent living to assisted living—without the stress of moving rooms or buildings.

Your family is our family, and that includes your pets too—because we’re a pet-friendly senior living community that believes in making everyone feel at home.

Residents enjoy spacious apartments, beautiful surroundings, and access to a wide variety of amenities and daily activities that promote engagement, wellness, and joy every day.

Our Owners and Family Values

Summit Pointe Senior Living is proudly owned, developed, and operated by Guardian Companies, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our founders, John and Arlene Malinski, set out to create a community that embodies family values, warmth, and genuine care.

Their commitment is why Summit Pointe stands out among senior living communities near Cedar Rapids and Marion—you’ll often see our signature hot air balloon in the sky, representing our spirit of celebration and connection.

Mission, Awards, and Recognition for Senior Care Excellence

Our mission is simple: to enhance the lives of every person who walks through our doors—whether it’s a resident, a family member, or even the mail carrier.

We believe in purposeful living, lifelong learning, and joyful connection. That’s reflected in our award-winning approach to care.

Summit Pointe Senior Living has received numerous honors for quality and excellence, including the Bronze and Silver National Quality Awards from the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)—one of only three assisted living communities in Iowa to achieve the prestigious Silver Award.

These recognitions underscore our ongoing commitment to compassionate care, exceptional service, and vibrant community life here in Marion, Iowa.

Quality Award - Silver
Quality Award - Bronze
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Senior Living Amenities FAQs

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“We know this process is a journey for you and your family, so here are a few of the top questions and answers we receive to help you all along the way.”

Summit Pointe is the only Senior community to offer transitioning from independent living to assisted living without having to change rooms or buildings and has been extremely successful in caring for your loved ones for over a decade! Our tenants live a normal everyday life style in a supportive environment while enjoying their independence and knowing assistance is standing by when needed.
Summit Pointe is Marion’s hidden gem that is located just north of 29th St off of 35th street. Summit Pointe backs up against The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection and Butterfield Park so you know you will be able to enjoy the serine setting.
Assisted Living at Summit Pointe offers options for tenants who may need some support or services that can be personally tailored to their needs. Our tenants at Summit Pointe live in their own apartment with the option of scheduled services or we are just a few steps away in case of an urgent moment. Summit Pointe offers a wide variety of services like medication management and administration, assistance bathing, dressing, and escorts to name a few! You have the ability to start and stop services at any time.
We do offer 89 rooms that you can move into as independent or assisted, The only difference is if you decided to add services when you move in or add services after you move and see what help you know you need.
Summit Pointe does offer a very cozy 12 room Memory Care that’s designed for the needs of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory impairment. Our Memory Care tenants will continue to live rich, fulfilling, and dignified lives with daily interaction and activities designed around them.
Summit Pointe is a 100% private pay community. A great resource to find out more on the Elderly Waiver Program is Heritage Area Agency on Aging 1-800-332-5934 or www.heritageaaa.org.
If you have a long term care insurance policy and you meet the requirements of your policy, it may cover your assistance provided by Summit Pointe, please check with your insurance carrier to see if your policy applies to certified assisted living programs and what the requirements are. If you are a veteran or a window of a veteran who served in the war, you may be eligible for a monetary program called Aid and Attendance. We recommend you reach out to Linn County Veterans Affairs at 1-800-838-4692 or visit their website at www.va.gov for more information.
Yes! We tailor the assistance needed to the individual so you have the choice of any apartment and one tenant can have services while the other does not. No matter what need arises, you do not need to move apartments just because you need assistance.

Any other questions? Please contact us.

“A very welcoming, caring staff who work hard to make sure we are healthy and happy. The community is just the right size to allow opportunity to interact with the other community members. We have already made many new friends. The many activities offer opportunity to continue things one likes or learn something new. We are pleased to call Summit Pointe our home now.”

Barb H. and Florene K., Current Tenants

“While driving home from work, I saw the Summit Pointe Hot Air Balloon! This is what warms my heart after a crazy, busy week and knowing mom is doing great there! Thank you.”

Connie D, RN, Daughter of a Tenant

“I took the first step of walking into Summit Pointe and meeting the friendly staff. The atmosphere made me feel very welcome. It is a new beginning of life.”

Lyle S., Current Tenant

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Senior Living Experience

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Summit Pointe is proud to be the only senior living community in Marion offering a seamless transition from independent living to assisted living without the need to move rooms or buildings.