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Forest Plaza AL

635 Hwy. 9 East, Forest City, IA 50436-1028
Overview of Forest Plaza Al

Forest Plaza Al is an assisted living community offering respite care and short-term rehabilitation in Forest City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident lives in their own apartment. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary rehabilitation stay rather than long-term residence.

Forest Plaza Al opened in 2001 and has 80 beds. Joseph Peters serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support, a temporary caregiving break, or a defined rehabilitation stay.

A salon and spa are available on site for personal grooming. Residents can take part in activities such as Community Coffee, Happy Hour, Music Therapy, exercise, crafts, BINGO, and scheduled worship services.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select outings independently.

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Overview of Calvin Community Al

Calvin Community Al provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Des Moines, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 162 beds, the community includes more residents and staff than a smaller residence, along with usually more programming. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive rehabilitation within the community rather than arranging care with an outside provider.

Pam’s Kitchen and the Wellness Team are named programs, and weekly worship services provide a scheduled religious activity. Meals are served in a dining room, with special dietary accommodations for residents with specific food needs. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Jeanette Perdue serves as the administrator, and the community opened in 1965.

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Clearview Home

406 West Washington, Mount Ayr, IA 50854-0552
Overview of Clearview Home

Hospice care, adult day care, memory care, respite care, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing are what Clearview Home delivers in Mount Ayr, IA. The nursing home and skilled nursing sides are the ones described by the clock, with licensed nursing on-site at every hour.

Assisted living is the lighter arrangement, defined by tasks rather than by illness. Dressing, medication help, and bathing assistance are the tasks involved. Memory care answers something narrower, offering a building nobody can walk out of and staff who are watching.

The other end of the same list is hospice care, and adult day care is an average day, with people arriving in the morning and leaving at night. One building, therefore, covers both. Respite care is the brief one, still a full admission, taken up while the usual caregiver is away or recovering.

Seven care levels in one place suit someone whose needs may grow while requiring they stay at the same address. The license covers 82 beds. Nursing time per resident, per day, is 3 hours and 50 minutes of hands-on care.

Rehabilitation services are handled on-site, so therapy joins the week without a trip outside booked for it. Barber and beautician services are named, with nutrition counseling, pharmacy, specialized dietary services, and mobile meals. That same list includes a Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Unit.

A Walk Score of 52 rates the surrounding streets somewhat walkable, so some errands are on foot, and the rest are not. For somebody who has given up driving, that independence is partial. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are the payment routes, and Gary Routh is the administrator.

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Overview of Deerfield Health Care Center

Deerfield Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Urbandale, IA, south of Deer Ridge Park. This is a 30-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified facility providing skilled nursing services and rehabilitation, both for their long-term, and short-term patients. Other services they provide to their residents are post acute-care for patients who had recent surgery for accidents, or treatments for a disease or illness.

However small, the residents and patients of this nursing facility are able to enjoy their amenities such as; housekeeping services, medication management, meal preparation and restaurant style dining experience, grooming services, and community sponsored activities designed to help boost the residents’ physical and cognitive health.

Starting Price $3,911/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Lutheran Living Senior Campus

Lutheran Living Senior Campus operates in Muscatine, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Active residents in independent living access community amenities without daily assistance, whereas assisted living provides assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care features a secured layout to support individuals with cognitive needs, and rehabilitation programs assist short-term recovery.

Situated in an area with an 82 walk score, the campus sits in a walkable neighborhood where routine errands can be completed on foot. Overall capacity stands at 155 beds under administrator Mike Wenzel. Staffing records show an average of 4 hours and 25 minutes of daily nurse coverage per resident. Payment choices cover Medicare and private pay options.

Interested individuals can get in touch with Lutheran Living Senior Campus to explore available care options, set up a campus tour, or discuss room availability.

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Edencrest at Kettlestone

805 Se Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
Overview of Edencrest at Kettlestone

Enjoy care and support like no other with the distinguished senior living community of Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee, Iowa, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents can rest assured of living their lives to the fullest with a care team caring for their needs and aspirations 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by the community to provide residents more time to do the things they love.

A meticulously curated calendar of events and programs is orchestrated to encourage residents to live an active and well-connected lifestyle. Here, residents have delightful dining experiences with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Surrounded by scenic trails and a quiet neighborhood, the community creates an ideal setting for a wondrous retirement.

$4,700/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Overview of Tower Living Center

Tower Living Center offers assisted living and independent living in Garnavillo, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With seven beds, Tower Living Center may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community. The area has a Walk Score of 30 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Leah Eulberg serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Forevergreen

Keystone Place at Forevergreen offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in North Liberty, IA. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care types are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to a different care level does not require leaving the community. The home has 40 beds, with about half occupied at its 50% occupancy rate. Keystone Place at Forevergreen may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as needs change.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Quinn Hackert serves as the administrator, and the community has a Financial Resources program.

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Step into a nurturing environment with Edencrest at Timberline, a blissful senior living community in Urbandale, IA, designed to help residents achieve their highest potential. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, the community makes sure its residents successfully age in place. Residents thrive and feel secure in their well-designed accommodations with access to gorgeous outdoor spaces and indoor conveniences.

Dedicated to its residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides various wellness programs and fitness classes. Access to a range of therapy services is available through Fox Rehabilitation, helping residents maintain their overall functions. Fresh, healthy meals are served daily alongside housekeeping and laundry services for a chore-free retirement experience.

$4,900/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Bickford of Ames

Bickford of Ames provides assisted living in Ames, IA, in the Somerset neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily activities while living in private studio apartments, giving them their own space within a smaller community of 49 beds. That size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Salon services and a bistro give residents on site options for personal grooming and casual dining. Transportation is available, and the Montessori Memory Care program is a named program at the community. Pets are allowed, which can help a resident continue living with a pet after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Melissa Borgeson is the administrator, and Annessa Pruismann is the director.

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Assisted Living in Iowa at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,500The average monthly cost across facilities in Iowa. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Iowa. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90