Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Iowa City, IA

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Iowa City, IA

Overview of Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 32 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports temporary recovery needs.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet as part of the move. Tracy Sherzer serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services are available, and the community has dining venues with wellness programming.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a setting dependent on a car, so most errands require a car or a ride. Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #264 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 264th 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. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #194 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 194th 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.
35 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
78.1% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
25 / 32

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
IssuanceAugust 15, 2024
CountyJohnson
License NumberS0492

Ownership & Operating Entity

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is administered by Tracy Sherzer.

Owner NameNot_Found

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax3192377761

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (88% above)
• Violations per inspection (153% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (44% 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. 1323.4 This facility has 44% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 44% 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. 136.9 This facility has 88% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 88% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 4.31.7 This facility has 153% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.3 vs. IA avg 1.7).↑ 153% 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. 312.7 This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Sparrow – Studio
Dunlin – One Bedroom
Dunlin – Two Bedroom
Branta – Two Bedroom
Willett – One Bedroom
Sandhill – Two Bedroom

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Iowa City

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. 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.
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.
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill
AL
MC
Iowa City (Hoover)
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 73
Rank #9 / 289
Yes
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 45
Rank #261 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
29.4%
Facility 29.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #248 / 259
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Legacy Senior Living
AL
IL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 73
Rank #23 / 289
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
Rank #235 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #54 / 232
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #143 / 259
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #140 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 73
Rank #115 / 289
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 45
Rank #200 / 302
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 232
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #62 / 259
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
AL
IL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 73
Rank #184 / 289
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
Rank #235 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #71 / 232
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #125 / 259
A+2
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail
AL
MC
Iowa City (Lemme)
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 73
Rank #264 / 289
Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 45
Rank #194 / 302
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
78.1% -3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 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

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is located in Iowa City, 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 Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

What neighborhood is Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail in?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City.

Who is the owner of Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is legally operated by Not_Found, and administered by Tracy Sherzer.

Is Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail in a walkable area?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail?

According to IA state health department records, Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's license number is S0492.

What is the occupancy rate at Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's occupancy is 78.1%.

How long has Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail been in business?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail on this page.

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