Forest Plaza AL

Overview of Forest Plaza Al

Forest Plaza Al is an assisted living community offering respite care and short-term rehabilitation in Forest City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident lives in their own apartment. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary rehabilitation stay rather than long-term residence.

Forest Plaza Al opened in 2001 and has 80 beds. Joseph Peters serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support, a temporary caregiving break, or a defined rehabilitation stay.

A salon and spa are available on site for personal grooming. Residents can take part in activities such as Community Coffee, Happy Hour, Music Therapy, exercise, crafts, BINGO, and scheduled worship services.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select outings independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #87 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 334 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #77 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 258 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.
24 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #85 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 424 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.
68 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 29, 2001
ExpirationNovember 29, 2027
CountyWinnebago
License NumberS0131

Ownership & Operating Entity

Forest Plaza AL is administered by Joseph Peters.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax6415852522

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesActivities include weekly Sunday online worship, Monday Vesper church service, Tuesday Community Coffee, Friday Happy Hour, and more
Specific ProgramsCommunity Coffee, Happy Hour, Sunday Sundae, BINGO, Music Therapy, Exercise, Guest Singers/Speakers, Manicures, Games, Crafts

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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 (93% below)
• State violations (71% below)
• Violations per inspection (60% 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. 227 This facility has 93% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 93% 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. 27 This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.71.76 This facility has 60% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 60% 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. 313 This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Forest Plaza AL
AL
Forest City
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #87 / 334
No
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 46
Rank #85 / 424
-
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 18
Rank #77 / 258
--3
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 258
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #137 / 295
-13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Sunrise Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 71
Rank #113 / 334
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 46
Rank #348 / 424
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 18
Rank #4 / 258
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #33 / 295
A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #289 / 299
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #27 / 295
-14
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Stoney Brook Village
AL
West Union
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 46
Rank #90 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
A+2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Plaza AL

Is Forest Plaza AL in a walkable area?

Forest Plaza AL has a walk score of 68. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Forest Plaza AL?

According to IA state health department records, Forest Plaza AL's license number is S0131.

When does Forest Plaza AL's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Forest Plaza AL's license expires on November 29, 2027.

How long has Forest Plaza AL been in business?

Forest Plaza AL has been operating for approximately 24 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Forest Plaza AL?

No, Forest Plaza AL has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Forest Plaza AL?

The team at Forest Plaza AL can be reached at joe@forestplaza.biz.

Who is the administrator of Forest Plaza AL?

Joseph Peters is the administrator of Forest Plaza AL.

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