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Hillcrest Home, INC

915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674-1271
Overview of Hillcrest Home

Hillcrest Home in Sumner, Iowa, provides independent living, assisted living support, nursing care, and skilled nursing services within a single location. Independent living units cater to self-sufficient residents, whereas assisted living options offer help with daily activities like personal hygiene, dressing, and medication management. This tiered setup allows individuals to adjust their level of care locally as health needs evolve.

Established in 1965, the 61-bed residence operates under administrator Beth Diers. Recorded nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 5 minutes per resident daily across the building. Located in an area with a 38 walk score, the setting relies primarily on automobile transportation for daily errands. Payment options encompass Medicare for post-hospital recovery, Medicaid for long-term care, and direct private funding.

Prospective representatives seeking multi-level senior living options can reach out to Hillcrest Home to ask about open beds, evaluate admission guidelines, or schedule a visit to view the area.

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Overview of The Village of Ackley

The Village of Ackley operates a multi-level senior living community in Ackley, Iowa. Housing options span independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing, allowing residents to transition between levels of care as their medical needs evolve. Additional programs feature adult day care, short-term respite stays, and physical rehabilitation services.

Established in 1936, the 38-bed location provides a small-scale residential environment managed by administrator Scott Kramer. Daily staffing logs show an average of 4 hours and 23 minutes of direct nursing care delivered per resident. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Located in an area with a 44 walk score, routine errands outside the campus require arranged transportation.

Prospective families exploring flexible residential arrangements or daytime support services can contact The Village of Ackley to evaluate current openings, discuss funding models, or take a tour of the campus.

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Overview of Whispering Creek Senior Living

Whispering Creek is a premier senior living community in Sioux City, Iowa, offering a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, all set in an elegant environment. The dedicated staff at Whispering Creek assists residents with daily living activities, allowing them to focus on their personal lives. With specialized knowledge in memory care services and therapies, the staff ensures residents’ needs are well met. 

Round-the-clock care is available to provide comfort and assistance, and the community boasts comfortable living spaces and a range of amenities. From a fitness center and outdoor courtyard to a spacious, naturally lit sitting area and dining room, there are plenty of convenient and recreational areas for residents to enjoy. Beyond physical well-being, the staff also takes care of intellectual, social, and emotional needs by organizing engaging group activities, fostering an active and vibrant community. Located conveniently close to neighborhood businesses and attractions, residents can easily run errands and attend personal appointments. Their thoughtfully designed campus provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring residents feel right at home.

Starting Price $3,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Copperwood at Prairie Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 182 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Multiple care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 36, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them. Dylan Dyer serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.)

Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.) provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care in Charles City, Iowa. Independent living offers private residential units without daily care, while assisted living provides structured assistance with routine daily tasks.

Administrator Misty Hobert oversees the 46-bed residence, which records an average of 4 hours and 46 minutes of daily nurse staffing time per resident. Situated in a location with a 77 walk score, the area enables residents to handle most daily errands on foot. Financial arrangements accept Medicare for short-term post-hospital care, Medicaid for eligible residents, and private payment.

Interested families interested in exploring residential options across different levels of support can contact Chautauqua Guest Home #2 (11th St.) to ask about open beds, evaluate payment structures, or plan a tour of the area.

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Overview of Birkwood Village of Fort Madison

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa, offers a continuum of senior care that spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations paired with community amenities, whereas assisted living assists residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Supervised, secured spaces are designated for memory care, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief.

Led by administrator Brenda Graham, the 42-bed community delivers an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Short-term rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing services aid in post-illness or post-hospital recovery. Dining services feature made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with alternative options for resident preferences, alongside access to outdoor gathering areas.

Older adults looking for flexible senior living arrangements or recovery options can reach out to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison to check current room availability, discuss financial plans, or schedule a campus tour. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

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Overview of Wellington Place

Wellington Place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Decorah, IA. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels does not require leaving the community. The campus also provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Wellington Place has 68 beds, and Mary Miller serves as the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 4h 38m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Avoca Lodge Assisted Living

Avoca Lodge Assisted Living provides assisted living in Avoca, Iowa. Residents receive personalized help with daily living activities while maintaining their independence, and the 40-bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Housing includes semi-private and one-bed accommodations. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support as part of their care, and Marquita Monroe serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Meadowview of Davenport

Meadowview of Davenport provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Davenport, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 156 beds, accommodating more residents, staff, and programming than a smaller setting. Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals served in a restaurant setting, and the salon and barber shop provide on-site grooming. Residents can spend time in the courtyard patio with fire pit, fireside lounge, and movie theater, while arts and crafts rooms support creative activities. The fitness center, therapy and fitness support, mobile library, and permission to keep pets add options for exercise, therapy, reading, and companionship, and Sarah Coy serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Edencrest at Timberline

Edencrest at Timberline offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Urbandale, IA. The community has 120 beds. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels in one community, Edencrest at Timberline may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Starting prices are $2,900 for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Transportation options and outings give residents ways to participate in activities beyond their apartment, while outdoor gardens and patios provide outdoor areas on the property. A fitness center, health classes, salon, and spa room support exercise, learning, grooming, and spa services without requiring residents to leave for those activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Counasse serves as the administrator.

$2,900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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