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Overview of The Bridges at Ankeny

The Bridges at Ankeny offers assisted living and nursing home care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Nursing home care provides residential support for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, so the combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks now and may later require ongoing nursing care.

The community has 100 beds, and 84% are occupied. Most beds are therefore in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment. Mary Woolson serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Centennial Pointe West neighborhood.

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Overview of Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque in Asbury, Iowa, maintains a multi-level campus encompassing assisted living, memory care, palliative services, skilled nursing, and general nursing home care. Resident support in assisted living includes assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, and medication administration while preserving private living quarters. Secured memory care spaces support individuals experiencing memory loss, palliative care centers on comfort management, and temporary respite stays accommodate primary family caregivers taking time away.

Tracey Long oversees management at the 80-bed facility, where staffing logs indicate an average of 3 hours and 36 minutes of daily hands-on nursing care per resident. Campus amenities feature a dedicated physical, occupational, and speech therapy gym for on-site rehabilitation, alongside an outdoor courtyard, paved walking paths, an active social program, and a salon and spa.

Located in a neighborhood with a 52 walk score, the site allows residents to complete select errands nearby on foot. Payment arrangements cover Medicare for short-term post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private pay.

Individuals reviewing long-term care plans or short-term therapy options can reach out to Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque to inquire about current vacancies, verify insurance coverage, or arrange a personal tour.

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Overview of Elm Crest Senior Living Community

Elm Crest Senior Living Community is a continuing care retirement community in Harlan, IA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, Elm Crest can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community opened in 1958 and has 50 beds. Housing includes studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units, with a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Rehabilitation therapy and short term rehab are available for residents recovering over a temporary period.

A barber, beauty shop, and spa provide grooming services on site, while the chapel and religious services offer an on site setting for worship. Transportation is available for residents who need help traveling beyond the community. The community has 4h 13m of total nurse staffing per resident per day, meaning that amount of daily hands on nursing time is assigned per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Leah Mulbauer serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain local trips independently.

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Overview of HallMar Village

HallMar Village is a one-of-a-kind community in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering independent living. In collaboration with Mercy Medical Center, the community also offers assisted living and memory care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a jam-packed calendar of enriching programs and stimulating activities, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Plenty of delectable and healthy dining options are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years without hassles.

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Overview of Lakeside Village

Set within the area of Panora, IA, Lakeside Village is an idyllic senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community guarantees their much needed independence with the benefit of added care and assistance with their daily living activities. In addition to a personal emergency call system, a round the clock team is available to attend to residents’ needs, concerns, and emergencies, giving them peace of mind and comfort.

Free from the hassles of maintaining their living spaces, residents can fully devote their time to enrichment and enjoyment with an array of activities to engage in. Restaurant style meals are also provided each day to give residents the nutrients and energy they need to stay active. An array of beautiful amenities are offered as well to make residents stay within the community more pleasing and enjoyable.

$3,900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Cedar Vale Assisted Living

Cedar Vale Assisted Living’s care list in Nashua, IA, holds two entries, assisted living and respite care. Under assisted living, bathing, dressing, and medication become staff responsibilities, with the apartment staying the resident’s own. Respite is what a family books around an event fixed on the calendar before anyone needs care.

The program list features group games, fitness classes, and the Live2BHealthy Program. Table-service dining and a salon come with it, and direct care staff work through all 24 hours. The administrator here is Sandy Jones. Forty beds make this a smaller home, which is the point for anyone who would rather not live somewhere large.

Starting Price $4,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place

Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place in Sioux City, IA, offers independent living, assisted living, residential care, and respite care. . Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks and managing medications, while residential care provides a supported group environment.

Housing up to 60 residents, the property features tailored dining options, chef-selected menus, and themed culinary events. On-site conveniences include a salon, therapy services, fitness groups, walking clubs, and organized social happy hours. Pet-friendly accommodations are available, alongside short-term respite stays for temporary caregiver relief.

Situated in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a walk score of 59, the area allows non-driving residents to complete select daily tasks on foot.

Prospective representatives interested in exploring care levels or learning more about the Sioux City campus can contact the administrative staff to request pricing or schedule a tour.

$3,295/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Silver Palms

126 W. Stonebrook Drive, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Overview of Silver Palms

Silver Palms provides assisted living in Mount Pleasant, IA. Residents can receive help with daily tasks while keeping their own routines and independence.

With 38 beds, the community is smaller in size, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, meaning a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Sheila Matheney serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Pleasantview Assisted Living

Pleasantview Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Kalona, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Nursing home care supports long-term residence, while hospice care serves a resident receiving end-of-life care.

With multiple care levels, Pleasantview Assisted Living can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 56 beds, a smaller size that can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Pleasantview Assisted Living opened in 1958 and is administered by Marcille Ward. The community is faith-based, which may suit someone seeking a faith-based setting. Its programs include Skilled Care, Dementia Care, a Dementia Support Group, and Volunteer Opportunities; the support group offers a forum for dementia-related support, while volunteer opportunities allow participation in volunteer work.

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Overview of Silveridge, an Eventide Community

Silveridge, an Eventide Community, offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Denison, IA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. 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.

Nursing home care, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life. The community has 72 beds and opened in 2011, with assisted living apartments available alongside personal and health related services so residents can receive support with routine and health needs as part of their care.

Rehabilitation services support recovery, while short term rehabilitation is designed for a temporary stay rather than ongoing residence. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Twenty four hour staffing means staff are present around the clock.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in the car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Kara Webb serves as administrator, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can continue within the same community.

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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