The Fountains
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bettendorf, IA

The Fountains

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bettendorf, IA

Overview of The Fountains

The Fountains is a senior living community in Bettendorf, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. That range matters for families thinking past the immediate decision, because a resident whose needs change over time can often move between levels of care without leaving a familiar building and staff. The community has been in operation for 20 years and is administered by Cj Ward. With 136 beds in a mid-rise building, it sits among the larger communities in the area.

Housing runs from studios to one and two bedroom apartments. Independent living suites are set up for people who want to keep a full household routine, with complete kitchens, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, internet access, and in-unit laundry. Assisted living apartments add support with meals and housekeeping for residents who need a hand with daily tasks. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care are provided in a secure setting, and the community is pet friendly throughout.

Daily life centers on shared spaces: a restaurant-style dining room, a fitness center, a lounge, an ice cream parlor, and a chapel. The activities calendar includes religious services, dance classes, workout sessions, and game nights, and the community also offers transportation services along with fitness and recreation programming.

The setting is suburban and quiet, about four miles from Bettendorf’s city center, with MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care just over a mile away. The neighborhood scores 4 out of 100 for walkability, so residents and visitors will rely on a car or the community’s transportation for errands and appointments. For families in the Quad Cities area, the location keeps a hospital close at hand while placing the community away from busier commercial corridors.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 136 Rank #23 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #114 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th 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.
20 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #414 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 414th 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.
4 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

IssuanceAugust 6, 2024
CountyScott
License NumberS0236
Year Opened06/08/2006

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Fountains is administered by Cj Ward.

Contact Information

Fax5633325296

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (81% below)
• State violations (29% below)
• Violations per inspection (43% 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. 527 This facility has 81% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% 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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.01.76 This facility has 43% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 43% better

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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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Fountains

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bettendorf's city center to The Fountains's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.17 miles to nearest hospital (MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care)

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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-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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
The Fountains
AL
IL
MC
Bettendorf (The Fountains)
136
Facility 136
IA AVG 71
Rank #23 / 334
Yes
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 46
Rank #414 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 18
Rank #114 / 258
-A+5
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 7
Rank #261 / 299
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #281 / 299
Davenport Lutheran Home
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Davenport
98
Facility 98
IA AVG 71
Rank #66 / 334
No
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 46
Rank #221 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #140 / 295
-23
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #225 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Ridgecrest Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davenport
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 71
Rank #83 / 334
Yes
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 46
Rank #238 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #141 / 295
-23
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Quartet – A Senior Living Village
AL
MC
Bettendorf
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 71
Rank #158 / 334
Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 46
Rank #402 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 18
Rank #223 / 258
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #232 / 295
-6
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Meadowview of Davenport
AL
IL
MC
Davenport
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 71
Rank #192 / 334
Yes
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 46
Rank #120 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 18
Rank #230 / 258
--2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

The Fountains is located in Bettendorf, 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 The Fountains

What neighborhood is The Fountains in?

The Fountains is in the The Fountains neighborhood of Bettendorf.

Is The Fountains in a walkable area?

The Fountains has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Fountains?

According to IA state health department records, The Fountains's license number is S0236.

How long has The Fountains been in business?

The Fountains has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Fountains?

Yes, The Fountains allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Fountains?

The team at The Fountains can be reached at cj.ward@dialseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of The Fountains?

CJ Ward is the administrator of The Fountains.

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