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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is administered by Tracy Sherzer.
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.
• State violations (86% above)
• Violations per inspection (144% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (52% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 13 | 27 | This facility has 52% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 52% better |
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State violations
| 13 | 7 | This facility has 86% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 86% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 4.3 | 1.76 | 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
| 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail
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2.2 miles from city center
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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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.
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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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| 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.
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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