South Hills Senior Living

Overview of South Hills Senior Living

Make the most of your best years at South Hills Senior Living, an exceptional community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Light housekeeping and linen services are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs tailored to their interests and capabilities. Delectable and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served from breakfast to dinner, ensuring residents have the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its friendly and nurturing environment.

Bed community size
116-bed community Rank #45 / 406Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 406 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #463 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 463rd out of 528 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 11, 2025
ExpirationNovember 11, 2027
CountyBremer
License NumberS0502
Year Opened11/11/2025

Ownership & Operating Entity

South Hills Senior Living is administered by David Larson.

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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: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to South Hills Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

South Hills Senior Living
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Facility 116
IA AVG 71
Rank #45 / 406
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Facility 11
IA AVG 45
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Hills Senior Living

Is South Hills Senior Living in a walkable area?

South Hills Senior Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of South Hills Senior Living?

According to IA state health department records, South Hills Senior Living's license number is S0502.

When does South Hills Senior Living's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, South Hills Senior Living's license expires on November 11, 2027.

Are pets allowed at South Hills Senior Living?

Yes, South Hills Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of South Hills Senior Living?

David Larson is the administrator of South Hills Senior Living.

How many beds does South Hills Senior Living have?

South Hills Senior Living has 116 beds.

Are there photos of South Hills Senior Living?

Yes — there are 6 photos of South Hills Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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