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Whispering Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care is a 52-unit community at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg, Iowa. Administered by Director Lindsey Johnston, the facility is a dementia-certified program serving Chickasaw County with assisted living, memory care, and respite options. The campus is located on the edge of town, featuring 16 assisted living apartments and 10 specialized memory care units.
State oversight from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing shows a history of procedural and training-related findings. While an August 2020 infection control survey concluded with zero deficiencies, more recent reports from 2022 and 2024 identified single citations regarding staff policy adherence and dementia training timelines. Historical data reflects recurring clusters in service plan documentation and staff training, though no license suspensions have been recorded.
Professional support is delivered through 24-hour on-call caregiving and personalized service plans for each resident. Residents have access to medication management, weekly housekeeping, and an emergency call system in every unit. The environment includes a secure outdoor garden and fenced courtyard specifically for the memory care wing to allow for safe outdoor access. Quality metrics show the community currently maintains a daily occupancy census of approximately 24 residents.
The campus environment provides a residential atmosphere with restaurant-style dining and daily social programming. On-site amenities include: Private bathrooms and refrigerators in each unit.A community spa room with a luxury whirlpool.High-speed internet and basic cable included in utilities. Daily fitness classes and senior-focused games.
Interested individuals should evaluate the current dementia-specific staff training and incident response protocols during an on-site visit. It is advisable to ask the director for specific details on service plan updates and to confirm that the current staffing levels meet the resident’s individual recovery or long-term care goals for 2026.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Whispering Willow AL is administrated by Lindsey Johnston.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 44 | 27 | This facility has 63% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (44 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 63% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2002.
| 1.8 | 1.1 | This facility has 64% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IA avg 1.1).↑ 64% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 72% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 72% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 14 | 15 | This facility has 7% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 7% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | West Des Moines | 93
Facility
93
IA AVG
73
Rank
#84 / 407 | No |
58
Facility
58
IA AVG
45
Rank
#168 / 528 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#211 / 282 |
58.1%
Facility
58.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#228 / 379 | 9 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
| Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cedar Rapids | 86
Facility
86
IA AVG
73
Rank
#102 / 407 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IA AVG
45
Rank
#246 / 528 | - | 17
Facility
17
IA AVG
19
Rank
#151 / 282 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#263 / 379 | 18 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348 |
| Valley View Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
73
Rank
#126 / 407 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | - | 54
Facility
54
IA AVG
19
Rank
#2 / 282 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 379 | 24 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#205 / 348 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348 |
| Grand Living At Tower Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | West Des Moines (South 51St Street) | 76
Facility
76
IA AVG
73
Rank
#134 / 407 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
IA AVG
45
Rank
#134 / 528 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282 |
47.4%
Facility
47.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#292 / 379 | 7 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#93 / 348 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348 |
| Whispering Willow AL |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fredericksburg | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
73
Rank
#256 / 407 | No |
47
Facility
47
IA AVG
45
Rank
#246 / 528 | - | 17
Facility
17
IA AVG
19
Rank
#151 / 282 |
46.2%
Facility
46.2%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#303 / 379 | 14 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#247 / 348 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348 |
The legal owner and operator of Whispering Willow AL is No Related Entities Found.
Whispering Willow AL has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Whispering Willow AL's license number is S0284.
According to IA state health department records, Whispering Willow AL's license expires on September 9, 2026.
Whispering Willow AL's occupancy is 46%.
The team at Whispering Willow AL can be reached at [email protected].
Lindsey Johnston is the administrator of Whispering Willow AL.
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