Abbe Center For Community Care in Marion, IA

Abbe Center For Community Care is an assisted living community in Marion, IA.

Information last verified: June 12, 2026

1860 County Home Rd, Marion, IA 52302

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.3 from 98 reviews

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Overall Review of Abbe Center For Community Care

common 7 reviews mention this

Some staff are praised as kind

Several reviewers describe providers and front-desk staff as kind and professional during their care.

Many of the more positive reviews focus on how staff treated them with kindness and professionalism, including receptionists, therapists, nurses, and medication managers. Some reviewers also call out specific clinicians by name as attentive or supportive. A few comments suggest experiences can depend heavily on which individuals are on a case at the time.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Getting in touch can be difficult

A recurring complaint is difficulty reaching the office by phone and getting timely follow-ups.

Across multiple reviews, residents describe phone lines that are hard to reach, messages that go unanswered, or delays in callbacks. Several reviewers say urgent needs like medication refills were impacted by this lack of responsiveness. Others mention that the appointment process can feel confusing, with information not provided clearly at the time it’s needed.

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Scheduling rules add stress

Reviewers frequently mention scheduling restrictions that make appointments feel hard to keep.

Several reviewers describe strict timing rules or late check-in policies that led to missed visits. Others report that availability is limited week to week or that appointments can be changed or canceled with little notice or explanation. A few reviews also describe added stress when rescheduling is difficult compared with their day-to-day responsibilities.

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Medication refills and access

Medication management and refill reliability are major points of frustration in many reviews.

Many reviews discuss trouble getting prescriptions filled or refilled, including delays, missed orders, or having to restart processes. Some reviewers report being left without medications for days or longer, and connect those gaps to withdrawal or worsening symptoms. While a minority describe smoother refill experiences, the dominant theme is that refill access can fail when it matters most.

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Outpatient programs can help

Reviews highlight specific outpatient programs that helped some people build coping skills.

A recurring positive thread is support through structured programs and groups, with reviewers describing improved emotional control and coping skills. Multiple reviews credit a particular program leader and describe the group as validating and supportive, even when challenges come up. This theme stands out compared with the broader complaints about access, because these comments focus on what helped after someone was able to participate.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Types of Care

Assisted Living

Amenities

Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas

Transportation

Eastern Iowa (17 miles away)

Care Services

Ambulatory care
Diabetic care

Dining

Meals provided

Activities

Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

Lowe Park (3.4 miles)
Thomas Park (5.2 miles)
Squaw Creek (5.4 miles)
East Knoll Park (5.4 miles)
Guthridge Park (7.8 miles)
Sac and Fox Trail City Park (8.7 miles)

Restaurants

Culver's (3.6 miles)
Golden Palace Buffet (3.7 miles)
McDonald's (3.8 miles)
Barrel House (3.9 miles)
Subway (4.2 miles)
The Hip-Stir (4.8 miles)
Goldfinch Tap + E (4.8 miles)

Physicians

Eastern Iowa Oral Surgery (3.7 miles)
Medlabs (3.9 miles)
Jessica J. Quinn, PA-C (4.1 miles)
St Lukes (5.7 miles)
UnityPoint Family Medicine At Bowman Woods (5.7 miles)
TLC Laser Eye Centers (5.9 miles)
Trimble Deborah Lynn, DDS (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

Mercy Care Center at Marion (4 miles)
Sedlacek Treatment Center (6.4 miles)
Hiawatha Care Center (8.2 miles)
Mercy Medical Center (8.8 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)
Sorg Sample Pharmacies (4.8 miles)
Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic (6 miles)
Walgreens (6.1 miles)
Thrive Spine And Sport (6.4 miles)
Rockwell Collins Pharmacy (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Whittier Friends Meeting (4.2 miles)
United Methodist Church (5.7 miles)
Springville Presbyterian Church (5.7 miles)
Viola United Methodist Church (8.1 miles)
Temple Judah (8.2 miles)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Parsonage (8.5 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main (6.4 miles)
Starbucks (7.9 miles)

Theaters

Collins Road Theatres (5.8 miles)
Marcus Theatres (6.9 miles)

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