Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Q: What neighborhood is Woodlands Creek Senior Living in?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living is in the Woodlands Parkway neighborhood of Clive.

Q: Is Woodlands Creek Senior Living in a walkable area?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: Does Woodlands Creek Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Woodlands Creek Senior Living on this page.

Q: Are there photos of Woodlands Creek Senior Living?

Yes — there are 24 photos of Woodlands Creek Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the phone number of Woodlands Creek Senior Living?

(515) 223-9755 will put you in contact with the team at Woodlands Creek Senior Living.

Q: Is Woodlands Creek Senior Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Woodlands Creek’s vision is to create a warm and welcoming independent living environment where seniors feel at home, fostering meaningful relationships and endless possibilities. Their mission revolves around promoting engaging social interactions and providing personalized care to nurture a sense of belonging. Woodlands prioritizes residents’ well-being, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and respect.

Residents at Woodlands Creek enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with a range of scheduled activities for independent living seniors. The community also offers comprehensive services for assisted living and memory care residents, including transportation, access to senior physicians, and round-the-clock nursing staff, ensuring comfort and security for all residents.

(515) 223-9755 info@dialseniorliving.com

23 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 19 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency safety alarm system

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactNicole Thomsen, Creative Director

Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome at any time.

HousekeepingYes

Linen ServiceYes

Utilities IncludedYes

Fitness Center

Library

Salon

Barber

Spa

Restaurant

Bistro

Courtyard

Garden

Patio

Walking Paths

Billiards

Transportation

Housekeeping

Laundry

Linen Service

Private Dining

ActivitiesActivities and programs are designed to engage residents in five areas of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.

Branded ProgramsLifeLoop

Wellness ProgramActivities and programs are designed to engage residents in physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness.

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Starting Price$3,870 per month

Food DescriptionResidents are served three meals a day in a restaurant-style setting, with options for room delivery if they cannot attend dinner.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Floor Plan

5.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Clive's city center to Woodlands Creek Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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

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.

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

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What neighborhood is Woodlands Creek Senior Living in?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living is in the Woodlands Parkway neighborhood of Clive.

Is Woodlands Creek Senior Living in a walkable area?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Woodlands Creek Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Woodlands Creek Senior Living on this page.

Are there photos of Woodlands Creek Senior Living?

Yes — there are 24 photos of Woodlands Creek Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Woodlands Creek Senior Living?

(515) 223-9755 will put you in contact with the team at Woodlands Creek Senior Living.

Is Woodlands Creek Senior Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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