Edencrest at The Legacy
Edencrest at the Legacy sits in Norwalk, Iowa, and it covers a lot of ground for one address. Anna Austin administers the property; and it’s got assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, all under one roof. That matters if you’re trying to plan for a parent whose needs might shift in a year or two, not just where they are today.
The building itself is two stories and holds 80 beds. It opened 8 years ago, so it’s not brand new but it’s not ancient either. Right now about 28 of those beds are occupied, which works out to 35% occupancy.
Housing comes in studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in space. The neighborhood itself isn’t especially walkable. Walk Score puts it at 29, meaning a handful of things might be within walking distance but most trips need a car.
That’s where the on-site transportation service actually earns its keep. If getting around on foot isn’t realistic, having a way to get to appointments without relying on family every time changes the day-to-day math.
Fitness and recreation are available in-house too, and the community accepts pets, which is not nothing if your loved one has a dog or cat they’re not willing to leave behind.
Edencrest at the Legacy is a community built for continuity. Someone could move in needing minimal support and stay through a transition to memory care without switching addresses, with transportation and recreation filling in the gaps a car-dependent neighborhood leaves behind.
About this community
Occupancy
Edencrest at The Legacy is administered by Anna Austin.
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
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2018 vs. Iowa state average
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per year (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (78% below)
• Total inspections (47% below)
Deficiencies
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This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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3 | 27 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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0.4 | 3.4 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IA avg 3.4).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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0.4 | 1.8 | This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 78% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
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8 | 15 | This facility has 47% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (8 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 47% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norwalk's city center to Edencrest at The Legacy's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Edencrest at Pleasant Hill |
AL
IL
MC
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Pleasant Hill |
140
Facility
140
IA AVG
71
Rank
#23 / 407
| Yes |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
45
Rank
#500 / 528
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
19
Rank
#257 / 282
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21.4%
Facility
21.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#377 / 379
| 2 |
1
Facility
1
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#31 / 348
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0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348
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| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek |
AL
MC
RC
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West Des Moines |
93
Facility
93
IA AVG
71
Rank
#79 / 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
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58.1%
Facility
58.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#228 / 379
| 9 |
6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348
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0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348
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| Edencrest at The Legacy |
AL
IL
MC
RC
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Norwalk |
80
Facility
80
IA AVG
71
Rank
#105 / 407
| Yes |
29
Facility
29
IA AVG
45
Rank
#372 / 528
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
8
Facility
8
IA AVG
19
Rank
#202 / 282
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35.0%
Facility
35.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#357 / 379
| 8 |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#158 / 348
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0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348
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| Edencrest at The Tuscany |
AL
IL
MC
RC
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Altoona |
40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407
| Yes |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
45
Rank
#444 / 528
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282
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92.5%
Facility
92.5%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#44 / 379
| 7 |
4
Facility
4
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#131 / 348
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0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348
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| Independence Village of Waukee |
AL
NH
IL
MC
SNF
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Waukee |
34
Facility
34
IA AVG
71
Rank
#373 / 407
| Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
15
Facility
15
IA AVG
19
Rank
#164 / 282
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41.2%
Facility
41.2%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#332 / 379
| 12 |
2
Facility
2
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#57 / 348
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3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Edencrest at The Legacy is located in Norwalk, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edencrest at The Legacy
Is Edencrest at The Legacy in a walkable area?
Edencrest at The Legacy has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Edencrest at The Legacy?
According to state health department records, Edencrest at The Legacy's license number is S0372.
When does Edencrest at The Legacy's license expire?
According to state health department records, Edencrest at The Legacy's license expires on April 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at The Legacy?
Edencrest at The Legacy's occupancy is 35%.
Who is the administrator of Edencrest at The Legacy?
Anna Austin is the administrator of Edencrest at The Legacy.
How many beds does Edencrest at The Legacy have?
Edencrest at The Legacy has 80 beds.
Are there photos of Edencrest at The Legacy?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Edencrest at The Legacy in the photo gallery on this page.
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