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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Forest Plaza AL is administered by Joseph Peters.
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 (93% below)
• State violations (71% below)
• Violations per inspection (60% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 2 | 27 | This facility has 93% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 93% better |
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State violations
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 0.7 | 1.76 | 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
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 13 | 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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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.
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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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| 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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