Edencrest at Green Meadows
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Johnston, IA

Edencrest at Green Meadows

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Johnston, IA

Overview of Edencrest at Green Meadows

Located on Corporate Drive in Johnston, Iowa, Edencrest at Green Meadows is an assisted living community with 128 beds. The community operates in a two-story building. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With about 10 years in operation, it provides a mid-sized senior living option in the Johnston area.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 20, making it car-dependent. Most daily errands require a vehicle. The setting may appeal to residents and families who prefer a quieter, suburban environment. Nearby services are mainly reached by car.

The community currently has 51 residents, with a moderate occupancy. Families considering Edencrest at Green Meadows should visit the community in person to view the available floor plans, learn about daily programs, and understand which services and amenities are included.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 128 Rank #32 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd 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.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #187 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th 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.
10 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #420 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 420th 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.
20 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #326 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 326th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
40% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
51 / 128

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 15, 2016
ExpirationJanuary 15, 2028
CountyPolk
License NumberS0355
Year Opened01/15/2016

Ownership & Operating Entity

Edencrest at Green Meadows is administered by Dwala Lehman.

Contact Information

Fax5157772380

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (81% below)
• State violations (29% below)
• Violations per inspection (55% 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. 527 This facility has 81% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% 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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.81.76 This facility has 55% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 55% better

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. 613 This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (6 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Edencrest at Green Meadows

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Places of interest near Edencrest at Green Meadows

Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Johnston's city center to Edencrest at Green Meadows's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.27 miles to nearest hospital (IHS-Iowa Health Systems)

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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Edencrest at Siena Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ankeny
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 72
Rank #28 / 403
Yes
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 47
Rank #254 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #200 / 286
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #311 / 362
9
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Edencrest at Green Meadows
AL
IL
MC
RC
Johnston
128
Facility 128
IA AVG 72
Rank #32 / 403
Yes
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 47
Rank #420 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 19
Rank #187 / 286
39.8%
Facility 39.8%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #326 / 362
6
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #249 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Edencrest at Green Meadows is located in Johnston, 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 Edencrest at Green Meadows

Is Edencrest at Green Meadows in a walkable area?

Edencrest at Green Meadows has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Edencrest at Green Meadows?

According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Green Meadows's license number is S0355.

When does Edencrest at Green Meadows's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Green Meadows's license expires on January 15, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at Green Meadows?

Edencrest at Green Meadows's occupancy is 40%.

How long has Edencrest at Green Meadows been in business?

Edencrest at Green Meadows has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Edencrest at Green Meadows?

Yes, Edencrest at Green Meadows allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Edencrest at Green Meadows?

The team at Edencrest at Green Meadows can be reached at Dlehman@edencrestliving.com.

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