Woodlands Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Clive, IA

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

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

Overview of Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Considerably one of the trusted senior living communities in the city, Woodlands Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle in a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The retirement home strives in promoting an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them as well as develop meaningful relationships that blossom into wonderful memories. Woodlands is the home where people and interests are mattered and cared for.

The resident lifestyle of independent living seniors is focused on maintaing an active lifestyle by offering them a range of scheduled activities. Assisted living levels of care offer a range of services focused on the individualized and personal care needs of its residents: transportation, a geriatric physician, and a 24/7 nursing staff– the same goes for the memory care unit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

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 #87 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th 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.
23 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #352 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd 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.
21 / 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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Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency safety alarm system

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome at any time.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Game Room
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
ActivitiesActivities and programs are designed to engage residents in physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsLifeLoop

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,870 per month

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Woodlands Creek Senior Living

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Clive's city center to Woodlands Creek Senior Living'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-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.
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.
Cedar Ridge Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
West Des Moines
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 71
Rank #141 / 334
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 46
Rank #175 / 424
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #181 / 295
A+2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Bickford of West Des Moines
AL
MC
West Des Moines
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 71
Rank #151 / 334
Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 46
Rank #131 / 424
Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #46 / 258
53.0%
Facility 53.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #174 / 295
-12
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 7
Rank #275 / 299
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #295 / 299
Heritage Court Assisted Living
AL
West Des Moines
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 71
Rank #192 / 334
No
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 46
Rank #305 / 424
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #46 / 258
35.7%
Facility 35.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #271 / 295
-9
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Cedar Ridge Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
West Des Moines (Heritage Bend)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #261 / 334
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 46
Rank #408 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #210 / 258
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #9 / 295
A+16
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Woodlands Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Clive-Yes
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 46
Rank #352 / 424
-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #87 / 258
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Woodlands Creek Senior Living is located in Clive, 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 Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Is Woodlands Creek Senior Living in a walkable area?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Woodlands Creek Senior Living been in business?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Woodlands Creek Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Woodlands Creek Senior Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Woodlands Creek Senior Living?

Yes, Woodlands Creek Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Woodlands Creek Senior Living cost per month?

Pricing at Woodlands Creek Senior Living starts at $3,870 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Woodlands Creek Senior Living?

Yes — there are 23 photos of Woodlands Creek Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Woodlands Creek Senior Living provide?

Woodlands Creek Senior Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

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