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Copperwood at Prairie Trail
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ankeny, IA
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Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ankeny, IA
2855 Sw Vintage Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023 View map
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Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail

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Copperwood at Prairie Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 182 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Multiple care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 36, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them. Dylan Dyer serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (515) 415-4401
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 182 Rank #4 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 4th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

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 #188 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 188th 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.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
38.5% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
70 / 182

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
IssuanceMay 15, 2024
CountyPolk
License NumberS0482

Ownership & Operating Entity

Copperwood at Prairie Trail is administered by Dylan Dyer.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Email dylan.dyer@storypoint.com
Fax0000000000

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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 (74% above)
• Violations per inspection (253% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (49% 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. 1223.4 This facility has 49% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 49% 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. 126.9 This facility has 74% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 74% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 6.01.7 This facility has 253% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 1.7).↑ 253% 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. 212.7 This facility has had 84% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (2 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Copperwood at Prairie Trail

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ankeny's city center to Copperwood at Prairie Trail'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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Copperwood at Prairie Trail
AL
MC
Ankeny
182
Facility 182
IA AVG 73
Rank #4 / 289
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #188 / 302
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
 38.5% -2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Rock Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ankeny
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 73
Rank #9 / 289
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #188 / 302
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
 44.1% -7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Suites of Ankeny
AL
CCRC
IL
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 73
Rank #126 / 289
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 18
Rank #145 / 232
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #180 / 259
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Mill Pond
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 73
Rank #158 / 289
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 45
Rank #254 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #71 / 232
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #7 / 259
-18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #140 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Independence Village of Ankeny
AL
MC
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 73
Rank #285 / 289
Yes
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 45
Rank #229 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 18
Rank #129 / 232
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #101 / 259
A+8
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 6
Rank #203 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Copperwood at Prairie Trail is located in Ankeny, 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 Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Is Copperwood at Prairie Trail in a walkable area?

Copperwood at Prairie Trail has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Copperwood at Prairie Trail?

According to IA state health department records, Copperwood at Prairie Trail's license number is S0482.

What is the occupancy rate at Copperwood at Prairie Trail?

Copperwood at Prairie Trail's occupancy is 38.5%.

How long has Copperwood at Prairie Trail been in business?

Copperwood at Prairie Trail has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Copperwood at Prairie Trail have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Copperwood at Prairie Trail on this page.

Are pets allowed at Copperwood at Prairie Trail?

Yes, Copperwood at Prairie Trail allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Copperwood at Prairie Trail?

The team at Copperwood at Prairie Trail can be reached at dylan.dyer@storypoint.com.

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