THE BERKSHIRE

The Berkshire is a comfortable and private one-bedroom senior living apartment in Marion, IA, ideal for residents who want the convenience of home-style features paired with the ease of independent senior living. This thoughtfully designed floor plan offers a more traditional apartment feel while still prioritizing accessibility, safety, and comfort.

The Berkshire features a full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher, providing plenty of space for preparing meals and enjoying everyday routines. An in-unit washer and dryer adds another level of convenience, allowing residents to manage daily tasks independently without leaving their apartment.

The private bathroom includes a walk-in shower with grab bars, supporting ease of movement and confidence while maintaining privacy and independence. With defined living, dining, and bedroom areas, The Berkshire offers a cozy yet functional layout that makes it easy to settle in and feel at home.

As a resident of the Summit Pointe Senior Living community in Marion, Iowa, those who choose The Berkshire enjoy access to the service, safety, and support features that make everyday living simpler and more enjoyable. From thoughtfully designed senior living amenities to a full calendar of social activities and community events, Summit Pointe offers opportunities to stay active, connected, and engaged—while our independent living lifestyle in Marion, IA supports freedom, comfort, and peace of mind alongside the privacy of your own apartment.

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ONE BEDROOM

707 sq ft.
All Amenities Included

  • One bedroom / one bath

  • Full kitchen

  • Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, washer and dryer
  • Spacious bathroom with walk-in shower with grab bars

  • Blinds for all windows

  • Three daily meals provided

  • All utilities including soft water

  • Basic cable and internet provided by ImOn

  • Phone service, including local and long-distance

  • Weekday transportation

  • Laundry facilities

  • Housekeeping

  • Pendant alarm

  • Emergency response systems in bedroom and bathroom

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This 3D rendering of the Berkshire living space shows an example of the floor plan layout. Please contact the Summit Pointe Senior Living Community for more information.
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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.

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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.

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