Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Edencrest at Kettlestone
Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee, IA offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living gives residents private living space along with community services, without daily care. Assisted living supports everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having several care levels may suit someone whose support needs grow over time.
The community has 120 beds. Monthly starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care. The higher memory care rate corresponds to the secured setting and supervision that care includes.
Private apartments give residents individual living space, and pets are allowed for someone who wants to bring a pet when moving in. Transportation options and outings can support participation in activities away from the community. Outdoor gardens, patios, and walking trails offer places to spend time outside. A salon and spa, fitness center, health classes, and rehabilitation services on site give residents access to personal care, exercise, and therapy without arranging separate transportation. Respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for recovery focused therapy. Miah Baum serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
Pricing & Financial Information
Edencrest at Kettlestone is administered by Miah Baum.
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.
• Violations per inspection (18% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (91% below)
• State violations (71% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 2 | 23.4 | This facility has 91% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 91% better |
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State violations
| 2 | 6.9 | This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 71% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 2.0 | 1.7 | This facility has 18% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 1.7).↑ 18% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 12.7 | This facility has had 92% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (1 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer |
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Pets Allowed
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Estimated distance in miles from Waukee's city center to Edencrest at Kettlestone'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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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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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| Stonehill Care Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Dubuque | 185
Facility
185
IA AVG
73
Rank
#3 / 289 | No |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
45
Rank
#10 / 302 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#85 / 232 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#46 / 259 | 17 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
6
Rank
#188 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
| Edencrest at Kettlestone | AL IL MC | Waukee (Walnut Township) | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
73
Rank
#34 / 289 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
IA AVG
45
Rank
#214 / 302 | - | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
18
Rank
#214 / 232 |
24.2%
Facility
24.2%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#255 / 259 | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
| Martina Place | AL | Johnston (Winwood Apartments) | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
73
Rank
#34 / 289 | No |
67
Facility
67
IA AVG
45
Rank
#60 / 302 | Private / Studio / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
IA AVG
18
Rank
#26 / 232 |
43.3%
Facility
43.3%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#200 / 259 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
6
Rank
#58 / 265 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#180 / 265 |
| St Francis Manor | AL HOS NH SNF | Grinnell | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
73
Rank
#92 / 289 | No |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
45
Rank
#20 / 302 | - | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
18
Rank
#11 / 232 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#104 / 259 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
6
Rank
#121 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
| Friendship Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
73
Rank
#108 / 289 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#111 / 302 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 232 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#22 / 259 | 17 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 265 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#225 / 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Edencrest at Kettlestone
What neighborhood is Edencrest at Kettlestone in?
Edencrest at Kettlestone is in the Walnut Township neighborhood of Waukee.
Is Edencrest at Kettlestone in a walkable area?
Edencrest at Kettlestone has a walk score of 29. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Edencrest at Kettlestone?
According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Kettlestone's license number is S0484.
What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at Kettlestone?
Edencrest at Kettlestone's occupancy is 24.2%.
How long has Edencrest at Kettlestone been in business?
Edencrest at Kettlestone has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Edencrest at Kettlestone?
Yes, Edencrest at Kettlestone allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Edencrest at Kettlestone?
The team at Edencrest at Kettlestone can be reached at miah.baum@edencrestliving.com.
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