Lakeside Village
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Panora, IA

Lakeside Village

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

Overview of Lakeside Village

Set within the area of Panora, IA, Lakeside Village is an idyllic senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community guarantees their much needed independence with the benefit of added care and assistance with their daily living activities. In addition to a personal emergency call system, a round the clock team is available to attend to residents’ needs, concerns, and emergencies, giving them peace of mind and comfort.

Free from the hassles of maintaining their living spaces, residents can fully devote their time to enrichment and enjoyment with an array of activities to engage in. Restaurant style meals are also provided each day to give residents the nutrients and energy they need to stay active. An array of beautiful amenities are offered as well to make residents stay within the community more pleasing and enjoyable.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
38
Bed community size
128-bed community Rank #32 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 403 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
18 years in operation Rank #147 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 286 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #475 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 475th out of 504 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
30%
Rank #350 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
38 / 128
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 8, 2007
ExpirationNovember 8, 2027
CountyGuthrie
License NumberS0264
Year Opened11/08/2007

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lakeside Village is administered by Melissa Borgeson.

Contact Information

Contact Lakeside Village

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 (81% below)
• State violations (29% below)
• Violations per inspection (66% 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. 527 This facility has 81% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% 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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.61.76 This facility has 66% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 66% 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. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (8 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Panora's city center to Lakeside Village'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Lakeside Village
AL
IL
MC
RC
Panora
128
Facility 128
IA AVG 72
Rank #32 / 403
Yes
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 47
Rank #475 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 19
Rank #147 / 286
29.7%
Facility 29.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #350 / 362
-8
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Heritage House
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Atlantic
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 72
Rank #57 / 403
No
73
Facility 73
IA AVG 47
Rank #86 / 504
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 19
Rank #62 / 286
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #225 / 362
-16
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Eiler Senior Living
AL
Clarinda
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 72
Rank #57 / 403
Yes
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 47
Rank #468 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 19
Rank #62 / 286
45.4%
Facility 45.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #294 / 362
A+5
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 7
Rank #255 / 299
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #274 / 299
Allen Place Senior Living
AL
RC
Atlantic
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 72
Rank #119 / 403
No
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 47
Rank #461 / 504
-
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 19
Rank #182 / 286
46.2%
Facility 46.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #290 / 362
A+6
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Amelia Senior Living
AL
Council Bluffs (Ferndale)
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 72
Rank #201 / 403
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 47
Rank #498 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 19
Rank #182 / 286
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #214 / 362
A+6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Lakeside Village is located in Panora, 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 Lakeside Village

Is Lakeside Village in a walkable area?

Lakeside Village has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Lakeside Village?

According to IA state health department records, Lakeside Village's license number is S0264.

When does Lakeside Village's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Lakeside Village's license expires on November 8, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Lakeside Village?

Lakeside Village's occupancy is 30%.

How long has Lakeside Village been in business?

Lakeside Village has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Lakeside Village?

Yes, Lakeside Village allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Lakeside Village?

The team at Lakeside Village can be reached at mborgeson@thelakesidevillage.com.

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