Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Iowa City, IA

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Iowa City, IA

Overview of Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is a 32-bed memory care facility that launched in August 2024 at 2450 Hickory Trail, Iowa City, Iowa, in Johnson County. Administered by Tracy Sherzer, the community operates under Iowa Assisted Living Programs for People with Dementia license S0492, issued August 15, 2024, and active through August 15, 2026. Because the facility is a recent addition to the state’s healthcare landscape, the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has not yet published routine inspection records; consequently, the citations-per-inspection rate is currently zero.

The campus provides 24-hour staffing, licensed nursing care, and various rehabilitation services. Residents have access to bird-themed floor plans, including the Sparrow studio, Dunlin one-bedroom, and the Branta or Sandhill two-bedroom units. While the site features professional catering and wellness programming, available records do not currently specify Medicaid or Medicare participation, occupancy metrics, or specific pricing.

Interested individuals should consider the community’s status as a startup operation when reviewing its regulatory profile. Since there is no established history of deficiency reports to evaluate performance, a direct visit is recommended to verify staffing credentials and dementia-specific protocols. Inquiries regarding the current admission process or the timeline for the first routine state evaluation can be made through the administrative office at (319) 595-2270.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 32 Rank #376 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 376th 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.

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

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #268 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #331 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 331st 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 15, 2024
ExpirationAugust 15, 2026 Expires today
CountyJohnson
License NumberS0492

Ownership & Operating Entity

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is administered by Tracy Sherzer.

Owner NameNot_Found

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax3192377761

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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 (86% above)
• Violations per inspection (144% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (52% 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. 1327 This facility has 52% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 52% 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. 137 This facility has 86% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 86% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 4.31.76 This facility has 144% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.3 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 144% 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. 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

What does this home offer?

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Sparrow – Studio
Dunlin – One Bedroom
Dunlin – Two Bedroom
Branta – Two Bedroom
Willett – One Bedroom
Sandhill – Two Bedroom

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Iowa City's city center to Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Iowa City

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
Legacy Senior Living
AL
IL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 72
Rank #26 / 403
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #404 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #86 / 286
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #244 / 362
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Oaknoll Assisted Living
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Longfellow)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 19
Rank #125 / 286
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #316 / 362
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 72
Rank #156 / 403
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 47
Rank #343 / 504
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 19
Rank #9 / 286
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #118 / 362
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
AL
IL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 72
Rank #250 / 403
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #404 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 19
Rank #106 / 286
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #224 / 362
A+13
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail
AL
MC
Iowa City (Lemme)
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 72
Rank #376 / 403
Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 47
Rank #331 / 504
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 19
Rank #268 / 286
--3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is located in Iowa City, 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 Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

What neighborhood is Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail in?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City.

Who is the owner of Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is legally operated by Not_Found, and administered by Tracy Sherzer.

Is Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail in a walkable area?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail?

According to IA state health department records, Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's license number is S0492.

When does Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's license expires on August 15, 2026.

How long has Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail been in business?

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail on this page.

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