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Golden Horizons
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ida Grove, IA
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Golden Horizons

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ida Grove, IA
800 Byron Godbersen Drive, Ida Grove, IA 51445 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Golden Horizons

Golden Horizons offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Ida Grove, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The community has 46 beds, a smaller size that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. With several care levels available, Golden Horizons may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Jenni Sykes serves as the administrator, and the area has a Walk Score of 55 / 100, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

Facility Direct Line (712) 364-4128
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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. 46 Rank #229 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 229th 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 Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #153 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd 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.
55 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #148 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th 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.
63% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
29 / 46

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 11, 2011
ExpirationJanuary 11, 2027
CountyIda
License NumberS0316

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Horizons is administered by Jenni Sykes.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email adminidagrove@goldenhorizons.org
Fax7123642002

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 26 violations 11 inspections

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.

Since 2011 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations per inspection (36% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total violations (4% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2627 This facility has 4% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 4% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.41.76 This facility has 36% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.4 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 36% 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. 1113 This facility has had 15% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (11 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 15% fewer
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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ida Grove's city center to Golden Horizons'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. 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.
Stonehill Care Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 71
Rank #3 / 334
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 46
Rank #13 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #60 / 295
-17
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 258
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #137 / 295
-13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #27 / 295
-14
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Stoney Brook Village
AL
West Union
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 46
Rank #90 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
A+2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Golden Horizons
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Ida Grove
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #229 / 334
No
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 46
Rank #153 / 424
-
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 18
Rank #140 / 258
63.0%
Facility 63.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #148 / 295
-11
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Horizons

Is Golden Horizons in a walkable area?

Golden Horizons has a walk score of 55. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Golden Horizons?

According to IA state health department records, Golden Horizons's license number is S0316.

When does Golden Horizons's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Golden Horizons's license expires on January 11, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Horizons?

Golden Horizons's occupancy is 63%.

How long has Golden Horizons been in business?

Golden Horizons has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Golden Horizons?

No, Golden Horizons has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Golden Horizons?

The team at Golden Horizons can be reached at adminidagrove@goldenhorizons.org.

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