Bridges Senior Living
Live the best of your retirement at Bridges Senior Living, an exceptional community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a variety of thoughtfully furnished and sophisticated apartments. The community also ensures residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay in a warm and welcoming environment.
Residents can spend their days as they please with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and preferences. Through San Souci Restaurant, which serves delightful and healthy meals from 7 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., residents enjoy mealtimes on their terms. Amenities include a pub, a library, a fitness room, a salon, a pool, and a garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
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About this community
This facility provides Dining Services.
What does this home offer?
Parking Available
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Bridges Senior Living'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-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.
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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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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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| Friendship Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
76
Rank
#64 / 165 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
43
Rank
#84 / 222 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
15
Rank
#4 / 131 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#21 / 154 | 17 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 155 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
1
Rank
#130 / 155 |
| Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities | IL | Cedar Falls | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
76
Rank
#64 / 165 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
IA AVG
43
Rank
#159 / 222 | 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
15
Rank
#121 / 131 |
98.6%
Facility
98.6%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#6 / 154 | 21 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
6
Rank
#77 / 155 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
1
Rank
#147 / 155 |
| Bridges Senior Living | IL | Waterloo | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
IA AVG
43
Rank
#27 / 222 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hotel President Senior Apartments | IL | Waterloo | - | Yes |
73
Facility
73
IA AVG
43
Rank
#30 / 222 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Landmark Commons | IL | Waterloo | - | Yes |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
43
Rank
#218 / 222 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Iowa
Bridges Senior Living is located in Waterloo, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges Senior Living
Is Bridges Senior Living in a walkable area?
Bridges Senior Living has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Bridges Senior Living?
Yes, Bridges Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Bridges Senior Living?
Yes — there are 52 photos of Bridges Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Bridges Senior Living provide?
Bridges Senior Living offers Independent Living.
What is the address of Bridges Senior Living?
Bridges Senior Living is located at 214 Washington St, Waterloo, IA 50701.
What is the phone number of Bridges Senior Living?
(319) 233-1133 will put you in contact with the team at Bridges Senior Living.
Does Bridges Senior Living provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Bridges Senior Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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