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Independence Village of Waukee
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waukee, IA
Residents walking a dog along a pathway Bright dining room with tables set for residents Common area with seating and artwork Bright resident room with a quilted bedspread

Independence Village of Waukee

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waukee, IA
1650 Se Holiday Crest Cir, Waukee, IA 50263 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Independence Village of Waukee

Independence Village of Waukee offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Waukee, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care types on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 34 beds. That creates a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing for someone living alone or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk; Austin Williams serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (515) 987-4100
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 34 Rank #303 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #140 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
15 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #254 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
38 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #250 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
41.2% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
14 / 34

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 28, 2011
ExpirationMarch 28, 2027
CountyDallas
License NumberS0317
Year Opened03/28/2011

Ownership & Operating Entity

Independence Village of Waukee is administered by Austin Williams.

Contact Information

Email austin.williams@independencevillages.com
Fax5159875795

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (143% above)
• Violations per inspection (93% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (37% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1727 This facility has 37% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 37% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 177 This facility has 143% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (17 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 3.41.76 This facility has 93% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.4 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 93% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (5 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waukee's city center to Independence Village of Waukee's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Des Moines

Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Edencrest at Beaverdale
AL
IL
MC
RC
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
160
Facility 160
IA AVG 71
Rank #15 / 334
Yes
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 46
Rank #55 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #260 / 295
A+13
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Holland Farms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 71
Rank #42 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #210 / 258
38.8%
Facility 38.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #264 / 295
-8
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
AL
MC
RC
West Des Moines
93
Facility 93
IA AVG 71
Rank #69 / 334
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 46
Rank #137 / 424
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #189 / 258
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #157 / 295
-7
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Valley View Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 71
Rank #97 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 18
Rank #2 / 258
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #1 / 295
-27
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Independence Village of Waukee
AL
IL
MC
Waukee
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 71
Rank #303 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 18
Rank #140 / 258
41.2%
Facility 41.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #250 / 295
-5
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Independence Village of Waukee is located in Waukee, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Village of Waukee

Is Independence Village of Waukee in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Waukee has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Independence Village of Waukee?

According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Waukee's license number is S0317.

When does Independence Village of Waukee's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Waukee's license expires on March 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Waukee?

Independence Village of Waukee's occupancy is 41.2%.

How long has Independence Village of Waukee been in business?

Independence Village of Waukee has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Independence Village of Waukee?

Yes, Independence Village of Waukee allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Independence Village of Waukee?

The team at Independence Village of Waukee can be reached at austin.williams@independencevillages.com.

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