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Edencrest at Timberline
Step into a nurturing environment with Edencrest at Timberline, a blissful senior living community in Urbandale, IA, designed to help residents achieve their highest potential. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, the community makes sure its residents successfully age in place. Residents thrive and feel secure in their well-designed accommodations with access to gorgeous outdoor spaces and indoor conveniences.
Dedicated to its residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides various wellness programs and fitness classes. Access to a range of therapy services is available through Fox Rehabilitation, helping residents maintain their overall functions. Fresh, healthy meals are served daily alongside housekeeping and laundry services for a chore-free retirement experience.
Community insights.
About this community
Edencrest at Timberline is administered by Geoff Counasse.
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
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.
• Violations (81% below)
• State violations (29% below)
• Violations per inspection (3% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 5 | 27 | This facility has 81% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% better |
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State violations
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.7 | 1.76 | This facility has 3% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 3% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 13 | This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Edencrest at Timberline
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2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Urbandale's city center to Edencrest at Timberline's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Edencrest at Timberline | AL IL MC RC | Urbandale | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
72
Rank
#37 / 403 | Yes | - | - | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
19
Rank
#268 / 286 |
54.2%
Facility
54.2%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#233 / 362 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Senior Suites of Urbandale | AL MC RC | Urbandale | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
72
Rank
#68 / 403 | No |
43
Facility
43
IA AVG
47
Rank
#275 / 504 | - | 25
Facility
25
IA AVG
19
Rank
#86 / 286 | - | - | 4 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Bickford of Urbandale | AL MC | Urbandale | 73
Facility
73
IA AVG
72
Rank
#141 / 403 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
IA AVG
47
Rank
#381 / 504 | - | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
19
Rank
#76 / 286 |
53.4%
Facility
53.4%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#236 / 362 | - | 10 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Edencrest at Timberline | AL IL MC RC | Urbandale | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
72
Rank
#323 / 403 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
47
Rank
#498 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
19
Rank
#253 / 286 |
27.5%
Facility
27.5%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#352 / 362 | - | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#36 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | AL NH IL RESC | Urbandale | 30
Facility
30
IA AVG
72
Rank
#387 / 403 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#486 / 504 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
19
Rank
#125 / 286 |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#171 / 362 | A+ | 21 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Edencrest at Timberline is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edencrest at Timberline
Is Edencrest at Timberline in a walkable area?
Edencrest at Timberline has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Edencrest at Timberline?
According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Timberline's license number is S0471.
When does Edencrest at Timberline's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Timberline's license expires on October 5, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at Timberline?
Edencrest at Timberline's occupancy is 28%.
How long has Edencrest at Timberline been in business?
Edencrest at Timberline has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Edencrest at Timberline?
Yes, Edencrest at Timberline allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Edencrest at Timberline?
The team at Edencrest at Timberline can be reached at Geoff.Counasse@edencrestliving.com.
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