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Holland Farms
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwalk, IA
Exterior view of Holland Farms Senior Living facility Bright common area with large windows and seating Fitness area with exercise equipment and natural light Cozy common area with large windows and seating

Holland Farms

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwalk, IA
2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211 View map
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Overview of Holland Farms

Located on Sunset Drive in Norwalk, Iowa, Holland Farms is a three-story community that has been in operation for five years. It offers 116 private and semi-private apartments and currently serves 45 residents, giving older adults a choice of living arrangements based on their preferences for privacy or shared space.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 38, so while a few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, most errands and family visits require a vehicle. The quieter setting may appeal to those who prefer a less urban environment.

State inspections have identified areas for improvement in medication management procedures and service planning documentation. Interested families are encouraged to schedule a tour to discuss these findings with staff and learn more about the safeguards and care practices in place.

Facility Direct Line (515) 981-1888
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 116 Rank #40 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 40th 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #187 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 187th 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.
5 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #175 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 175th out of 302 assisted living communities 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 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.
38 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #229 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 229th 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.
46.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
54 / 116

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 14, 2021
ExpirationMay 15, 2027
CountyWarren
License NumberS0448
Year Opened05/14/2021

Ownership & Operating Entity

Holland Farms is administered by Blake Dodd.

Contact Information

Email bdodd@hollandfarmsliving.com
Fax5158505181

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (219% above)
• Violations per inspection (56% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (18% 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. 2226.8 This facility has 18% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 26.8).↓ 18% 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. 226.9 This facility has 219% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 219% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.81.8 This facility has 56% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 56% worse

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. 812.7 This facility has had 37% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (8 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 37% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Private Rooms
Private Rooms
1 / 4
Private Rooms
1
350 - 810 sq. ft
Semi-Private Rooms
Semi-Private Rooms
Semi-Private Rooms
1 / 4
Semi-Private Rooms
1 - 2
735 - 1025 sq. ft

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norwalk's city center to Holland Farms's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Des Moines

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.
Edencrest at Beaverdale
AL
IL
MC
RC
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
160
Facility 160
IA AVG 73
Rank #15 / 289
Yes
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 45
Rank #38 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #157 / 232
30.0%
Facility 30.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #224 / 259
A+13
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #214 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Holland Farms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 73
Rank #40 / 289
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 302
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #187 / 232
46.6%
Facility 46.6%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #229 / 259
-8
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
AL
MC
RC
West Des Moines
93
Facility 93
IA AVG 73
Rank #65 / 289
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 45
Rank #92 / 302
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #124 / 259
-7
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #161 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Vintage Hills of Indianola
AL
MC
RC
Indianola
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 73
Rank #67 / 289
Yes
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 45
Rank #255 / 302
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #168 / 232
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #191 / 259
A+8
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Valley View Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 73
Rank #90 / 289
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55
Facility 55
IA AVG 18
Rank #1 / 232
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 259
-27
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #174 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Holland Farms is located in Norwalk, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holland Farms

Is Holland Farms in a walkable area?

Holland Farms has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Holland Farms?

According to IA state health department records, Holland Farms's license number is S0448.

When does Holland Farms's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Holland Farms's license expires on May 15, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Holland Farms?

Holland Farms's occupancy is 46.6%.

How long has Holland Farms been in business?

Holland Farms has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Holland Farms?

Yes, Holland Farms allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Holland Farms?

The team at Holland Farms can be reached at BDodd@hollandfarmsliving.com.

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