Suites of Ankeny
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (ccrc) & Independent Living · Ankeny, IA

Suites of Ankeny

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (ccrc) & Independent Living · Ankeny, IA

Overview of Suites of Ankeny

Suites of Ankeny offers assisted living, and independent living in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is designed for private living with community services and no daily care.

Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The community has 68 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom residence provides a single living space.

Suites of Ankeny may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living or assisted living with the possibility of changing care levels in the same community. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to make some independent outings. Pets are allowed, and Vanessa Young serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 68 Rank #141 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 334 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #165 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 258 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.
10 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #167 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 424 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.
52 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #215 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. 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.
47.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
32 / 68

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
IssuanceAugust 5, 2016
CountyPolk
License NumberS0357
Year Opened08/05/2016

Ownership & Operating Entity

Suites of Ankeny is administered by Vanessa Young.

Contact Information

Fax5156350967

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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 (57% above)
• Violations per inspection (25% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (59% 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. 1127 This facility has 59% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 59% 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. 117 This facility has 57% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.21.76 This facility has 25% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.2 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 25% 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. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (5 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 674 / 697 / 971 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Suites of Ankeny

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ankeny's city center to Suites of Ankeny's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Ankeny

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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Rock Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ankeny
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 71
Rank #9 / 334
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 46
Rank #271 / 424
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
--7
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
The Bridges at Ankeny
AL
NH
Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West)
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
No
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 46
Rank #408 / 424
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #66 / 295
-26
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Suites of Ankeny
AL
CCRC(
IL
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 71
Rank #141 / 334
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 18
Rank #165 / 258
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #215 / 295
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Mill Pond
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 71
Rank #177 / 334
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 46
Rank #367 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #87 / 258
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #5 / 295
-18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Independence Village of Ankeny
AL
MC
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 71
Rank #330 / 334
Yes
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 46
Rank #337 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 18
Rank #147 / 258
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #133 / 295
A+8
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #225 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Suites of Ankeny is located in Ankeny, 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 Suites of Ankeny

Is Suites of Ankeny in a walkable area?

Suites of Ankeny has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Suites of Ankeny?

According to IA state health department records, Suites of Ankeny's license number is S0357.

What is the occupancy rate at Suites of Ankeny?

Suites of Ankeny's occupancy is 47.1%.

How long has Suites of Ankeny been in business?

Suites of Ankeny has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Suites of Ankeny?

Yes, Suites of Ankeny allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Suites of Ankeny?

The team at Suites of Ankeny can be reached at admin@sunnyviewcarecenter.com.

Who is the administrator of Suites of Ankeny?

Vanessa Young is the administrator of Suites of Ankeny.

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