Edencrest at Timberline
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Urbandale, IA

Edencrest at Timberline

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

Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Urbandale, IA. The community has 120 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels in one community, Edencrest at Timberline may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Transportation options and outings give residents ways to participate in activities beyond their apartment, while outdoor gardens and patios provide outdoor areas on the property. A fitness center, health classes, salon, and spa room support exercise, learning, grooming, and spa services without requiring residents to leave for those activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Counasse serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 120 Rank #34 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 34th 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 #223 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 223rd 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.
1 year
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #132 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 132nd out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
54.2% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
65 / 120
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

IL
$2,900/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 20, 2025
ExpirationMay 20, 2027
CountyPolk
License NumberS0495

Ownership & Operating Entity

Edencrest at Timberline is administered by Geoff Counasse.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24/7 on-site care.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Outings
Library
Walking Paths
Parking
ActivitiesDaily energizing activities are offered
Specific ProgramsHousekeeping & Laundry services, Fitness center & Health classes, Outdoor gardens & Patios, Hair salon & Spa room

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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 (96% below)
• State violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (41% 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. 123.4 This facility has 96% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 96% 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. 16.9 This facility has 86% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 86% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.01.7 This facility has 41% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.7).↓ 41% 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. 112.7 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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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Urbandale's city center to Edencrest at Timberline'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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
Edencrest at Timberline
AL
IL
MC
RC
Urbandale
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 73
Rank #34 / 289
Yes--
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #223 / 232
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #132 / 259
-1
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Senior Suites of Urbandale
AL
MC
RC
Urbandale
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 73
Rank #56 / 289
No
43
Facility 43
IA AVG 45
Rank #157 / 302
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #54 / 232
--4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #140 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Bickford of Urbandale
AL
MC
Urbandale
73
Facility 73
IA AVG 73
Rank #107 / 289
Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 302
-
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #47 / 232
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #135 / 259
-10
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #174 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Edencrest at Timberline
AL
IL
MC
RC
Urbandale
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 45
Rank #297 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 18
Rank #207 / 232
27.5%
Facility 27.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #249 / 259
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Deerfield Health Care Center
AL
IL
NH
RESC
Urbandale
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 73
Rank #274 / 289
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 45
Rank #289 / 302
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #85 / 232
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #94 / 259
A+21
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Edencrest at Timberline is located in Urbandale, 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 Timberline

What is the license number of Edencrest at Timberline?

According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Timberline's license number is S0495.

When does Edencrest at Timberline's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Timberline's license expires on May 20, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at Timberline?

Edencrest at Timberline's occupancy is 54.2%.

How long has Edencrest at Timberline been in business?

Edencrest at Timberline has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Edencrest at Timberline?

Yes, Edencrest at Timberline allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Edencrest at Timberline?

The team at Edencrest at Timberline can be reached at geoff.counasse@edencrestliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Edencrest at Timberline?

Geoff Counasse is the administrator of Edencrest at Timberline.

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