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

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Iowa City, IA
2450 Hickory Trail, Iowa City, IA 52245 View map
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Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 32 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports temporary recovery needs.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet as part of the move. Tracy Sherzer serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services are available, and the community has dining venues with wellness programming.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a setting dependent on a car, so most errands require a car or a ride. Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #260 / 283Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 260th out of 283 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.

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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #208 / 229Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 208th out of 229 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #190 / 294Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 190th out of 294 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.
35 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #77 / 253Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 77th out of 253 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 253. 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.
78.1% This home usually has availability

Based on 25 residents and 32 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2026)

Higher than the Iowa average: 61.3%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Memory Care
$5,836/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
IssuanceAugust 15, 2024
CountyJohnson
License NumberS0492

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Owner NameNot_Found

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Contact Information

Fax3192377761

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

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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 (88% above)
• Violations per inspection (169% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (44% 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. 1323.4 This facility has 44% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 44% 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. 136.9 This facility has 88% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 88% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 4.31.6 This facility has 169% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.3 vs. IA avg 1.6).↑ 169% 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. 312.7 This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Sparrow – Studio
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Dunlin – One Bedroom
1 Bedroom
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Dunlin – Two Bedroom
2 bedroom
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Branta – Two Bedroom
2 bedroom
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Willett – One Bedroom
1 Bedroom
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Sandhill – Two Bedroom
2 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-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. 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.
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
AL
IL
NH
Iowa City (Roosevelt)
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 75
Rank #126 / 283
No
33
Facility 33
IA AVG 45
Rank #195 / 294
Private Rooms
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 229
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #60 / 253
-13
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 5
Rank #77 / 258
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #173 / 258
Legacy Senior Living
AL
IL
Iowa City (Lucas)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 75
Rank #24 / 283
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
Rank #230 / 294
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 18
Rank #55 / 229
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #176 / 253
A+7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 5
Rank #155 / 258
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #218 / 258
Melrose Meadows Retirement Community
AL
IL
Iowa City (Weber)
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 75
Rank #185 / 283
Yes
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 45
Rank #230 / 294
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 18
Rank #62 / 229
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #119 / 253
A+2
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 5
Rank #187 / 258
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #173 / 258
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill
AL
MC
Iowa City (Hoover)
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 75
Rank #8 / 283
Yes
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 45
Rank #256 / 294
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #208 / 229
29.4%
Facility 29.4%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #240 / 253
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 258
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 258
Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail
AL
MC
Iowa City (Lemme)
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 75
Rank #260 / 283
Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 45
Rank #190 / 294
-
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #208 / 229
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
IA AVG 61.3%
Rank #77 / 253
-3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 258
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 258

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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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Iowa

Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is in Iowa City, Iowa. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home or residential support

State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)

Iowa State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)

Income limit
Below the income limit for the relevant SSA group.
Asset limit
Resources at or below $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a married couple living together.

Eligibility

General
Iowa residents who are aged, blind or disabled under Social Security standards, receive SSI or would receive it except for excess income, and meet the relevant assistance-category limits.

What it provides

  • State-funded supplements for qualifying special needs; including family life homes; in-home health-related care and residential care facilities.
In-home & community support

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General
Iowa residents age 65 or older who meet Medicaid and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements.

What it provides

  • Authorized waiver services can include case management; adult day care; homemaker; respite; home health; meals; assistive devices; modifications and transportation.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Iowa)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Returning home: disability-specific

Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)

Iowa Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)

Eligibility

General
People in Iowa with an intellectual-disability or brain-injury diagnosis who have lived in a qualifying facility at least 60 consecutive days and want to move into the community. Iowa Medicaid must complete eligibility determination before discharge.

What it provides

  • Transition services and enhanced supports for the first year after an approved move into the community.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 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.
03 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. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
04 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.
05 What is the occupancy rate at Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail?
Navigate MC at Featherstone at Hickory Trail's occupancy is 78.1%.
06 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.
07 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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