Edencrest at Kettlestone
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waukee, IA

Edencrest at Kettlestone

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waukee, IA

Overview of Edencrest at Kettlestone

Enjoy care and support like no other with the distinguished senior living community of Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee, Iowa, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents can rest assured of living their lives to the fullest with a care team caring for their needs and aspirations 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by the community to provide residents more time to do the things they love.

A meticulously curated calendar of events and programs is orchestrated to encourage residents to live an active and well-connected lifestyle. Here, residents have delightful dining experiences with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Surrounded by scenic trails and a quiet neighborhood, the community creates an ideal setting for a wondrous retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 40 Rank #225 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 225th out of 289 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #214 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 214th out of 232 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #289 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 289th out of 302 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
5 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
25% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
10 / 40
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

IL
$3,900/Month

License Details

IssuanceJanuary 6, 2024
CountyDallas
License NumberS0485
Year Opened06/01/2024

Ownership & Operating Entity

Edencrest at Kettlestone is administered by Miah Baum.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsPersonal emergency call system.
Safety FeaturesWalk-in showers with grab bars.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax5159812311

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (96% below)
• State violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (83% 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. 126.8 This facility has 96% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 26.8).↓ 96% 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. 16.9 This facility has 86% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 86% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.31.8 This facility has 83% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 83% better

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. 412.7 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (4 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Managed by Miah Baum

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Edencrest at Kettlestone

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waukee's city center to Edencrest at Kettlestone's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Ankeny

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Rock Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ankeny
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 73
Rank #9 / 289
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #188 / 302
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
44.1% -7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Suites of Ankeny
AL
CCRC
IL
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 73
Rank #126 / 289
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 18
Rank #145 / 232
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #180 / 259
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #35 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Mill Pond
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 73
Rank #158 / 289
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 45
Rank #254 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #71 / 232
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #7 / 259
-18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #140 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Edencrest at Kettlestone
AL
IL
MC
Waukee (Boone Township)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 45
Rank #289 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
25.0% -4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Independence Village of Ankeny
AL
MC
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 73
Rank #285 / 289
Yes
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 45
Rank #229 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 18
Rank #129 / 232
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #101 / 259
A+8
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #203 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 265

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Edencrest at Kettlestone 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 Edencrest at Kettlestone

What neighborhood is Edencrest at Kettlestone in?

Edencrest at Kettlestone is in the Boone Township neighborhood of Waukee.

Is Edencrest at Kettlestone in a walkable area?

Edencrest at Kettlestone has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Edencrest at Kettlestone?

According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Kettlestone's license number is S0485.

What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at Kettlestone?

Edencrest at Kettlestone's occupancy is 25%.

How long has Edencrest at Kettlestone been in business?

Edencrest at Kettlestone has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Edencrest at Kettlestone?

Yes, Edencrest at Kettlestone allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Edencrest at Kettlestone?

The team at Edencrest at Kettlestone can be reached at miah.baum@edencrestliving.com.

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