Copperwood at Prairie Trail
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ankeny, IA
Copperwood at Prairie Trail
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ankeny, IA
Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail
Copperwood at Prairie Trail is a 182-bed senior living community at 2855 Southwest Vintage Parkway in Ankeny, Iowa. Administered by Dylan Dyer, the facility serves Polk County under a license valid through May 2026. Current data reports an occupancy of approximately 19% with 34 residents, a level typical for a large-scale program in its first operational year. The property holds a Walk Score of 36, meaning most errands and medical appointments require the community’s transportation services.
Monitoring records from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate early administrative challenges for this newer facility. A February 2025 recertification survey identified nine deficiencies—a count 400% higher than the state average per inspection. Findings centered on documentation gaps, including incomplete incident reporting policies, missing occupancy agreements, and delayed tenant service plans. Despite these initial procedural citations, the facility achieved a citations-per-inspection rate of zero for more severe “immediate jeopardy” categories, and no fines or substantiated complaints have been documented.
Clinical care is provided by 24-hour on-site staffing, including licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Professional services include medication management, health monitoring, and specialized support within a secured memory care neighborhood. The care model emphasizes wellness-focused support and personalized daily assistance tailored to residents’ routines and preferences. Monthly estimated costs for assisted living in the area start near $5,200, which covers professional oversight and emergency response.
The residential environment features a variety of floor plans ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. Shared amenities include common lounges, a fitness area, and dining venues that prioritize nutritional wellness. Social engagement is supported through a variety of daily activities and community outings designed to build connections between residents.
Individuals seeking a modern, newly constructed campus with diverse apartment options may find this community appropriate. Prospective representatives should ask directly about the specific steps taken to remediate the February 2025 documentation deficiencies and request a copy of the most recent nurse review log before making a placement decision.
Capacity and availability
Residents per day
34
182-bed community Rank #5 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 403 homes 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 cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. 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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
2 years in operation Rank #259 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 259th out of 286 homes 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 cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #323 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 504 homes 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 cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
IssuanceMay 15, 2024
CountyPolk
License NumberS0482
Copperwood at Prairie Trail is administered by Dylan Dyer.
Respite Care
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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
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 (71% above)
• Violations per inspection (186% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (56% below)
• State violations (71% above)
• Violations per inspection (186% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (56% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Violations
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.
| 12 | 27 | This facility has 56% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 56% better |
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State violations
Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (12 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 6.0 | 2.1 | This facility has 186% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 2.1).↑ 186% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has had 85% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (2 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Copperwood at Prairie Trail
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1.6 miles from city center
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Copperwood at Prairie Trail | AL MC | Ankeny | 182
Facility
182
IA AVG
72
Rank
#5 / 403 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
47
Rank
#323 / 504 | - | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
19
Rank
#259 / 286 | - | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| The Bridges at Ankeny | AL NH | Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West) | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
72
Rank
#68 / 403 | No |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#486 / 504 | - | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
19
Rank
#192 / 286 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#98 / 362 | - | 26 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
7
Rank
#237 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Suites of Ankeny | AL IL | Ankeny | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
72
Rank
#170 / 403 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
47
Rank
#202 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
19
Rank
#187 / 286 |
47.1%
Facility
47.1%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#282 / 362 | - | 5 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
7
Rank
#36 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Mill Pond | AL IL MC NH SNF | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
72
Rank
#213 / 403 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
47
Rank
#437 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
19
Rank
#106 / 286 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#6 / 362 | - | 18 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Independence Village of Ankeny | AL MC | Ankeny (Prairie Trail) | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
72
Rank
#399 / 403 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
IA AVG
47
Rank
#397 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
IA AVG
19
Rank
#169 / 286 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#189 / 362 | A+ | 8 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
7
Rank
#225 / 299 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 299 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Copperwood at Prairie Trail is located in Ankeny, Iowa.
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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.
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.
Who is the administrator of Copperwood at Prairie Trail?
Dylan Dyer is the administrator of Copperwood at Prairie Trail.
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