Landmark Commons

Landmark Commons

Overview of Landmark Commons

Experience the best of your golden years at Landmark Commons, a distinguished community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. The community’s thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations, alongside housekeeping and maintenance, allow residents to feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also easily access their necessities with local amenities nearby.

A variety of wellness opportunities and leisure activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #218 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 218th out of 222 independent 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 independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent 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.
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About this community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Bistro
Café
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Game Room
Movie Theater
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Specific Programs55+ Living at Landmark Commons, Active Living at Friendship Village, Rentals at Friendship Village, Assisted Living or Memory Care, Skilled Nursing & Health Center, Lifecare at Friendship Village, Spiritual Care, Volunteer Opportunities
Touring HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 07:00-08:00

Room Variety

Room Types2Br, 3Br

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-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 Christina Jurgensen

Nursing Home Administrator

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Landmark Commons

Places of interest near Landmark Commons

Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Landmark Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Senior Living around Waterloo

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.
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.
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.
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
Landmark Commons
IL
Waterloo-Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 43
Rank #218 / 222
2 Bed / 3 Bed-----
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-----

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

Landmark Commons is located in Waterloo, 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 Landmark Commons

Is Landmark Commons in a walkable area?

Landmark Commons has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Landmark Commons have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Landmark Commons on this page.

Are pets allowed at Landmark Commons?

Yes, Landmark Commons allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Landmark Commons?

The team at Landmark Commons can be reached at SBrustkern@fvrc.com.

Are there photos of Landmark Commons?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Landmark Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Landmark Commons provide?

Landmark Commons offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Landmark Commons?

Landmark Commons is located at 1400 Maxhelen Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50701.

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