Page 14 of Best Senior Communities in Iowa

Overview of Ivy at Davenport

Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in Davenport, IA offering skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away for travel or recovery. The community has 75 beds, giving families its stated capacity when considering placement.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 47m per resident per day. That represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The combination of skilled nursing, hospice, and respite services may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight or a family arranging temporary care.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when a resident’s savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence; private pay means paying directly. A therapy gym supports rehabilitation services, dementia support and care address residents living with dementia, and restaurant style chef prepared meals are tailored to individual health needs and preferences. The community also has a salon, chapel, outdoor spaces, and family gathering areas; the chapel provides a setting for religious services, while family gathering areas give residents and visitors a designated place to spend time together. Tymia Threatt serves as the administrator.

Spend a worry-free retirement at Courtyard Terrace Assisted, an idyllic haven in Boone, IA, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication management is also provided. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option.

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.

Administered by Brooke Essington, Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a senior living community in the West End District of Dubuque, Iowa. It offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The three-story community has 198 beds. It has been operating for 11 years, making it one of the larger senior living communities in the area.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, providing options for different space and privacy preferences. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 45%. Availability is generally greater than at communities operating closer to full capacity.

Residents are welcome to bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal after moving in. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are part of daily life, so residents can stay active and travel to appointments or errands outside the community. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 11 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a vehicle.

State inspections conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing have reviewed medication administration practices and the development of individualized resident care plans over the years. Other inspections found no regulatory concerns. The community has 19 years of inspection history on record.

The Rose of Ames is an assisted living community in Ames, IA, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while continuing to live in an apartment. One bedroom and two bedroom options may work for someone living alone or for a couple moving together, making the community a possible fit for a loved one who needs daily support in one of those arrangements.

The community has 112 beds and opened in 1995. Jami Kaufman serves as the administrator. Medicare is accepted for covered short term skilled care after a hospital stay, not for long term residence.

On site therapies are part of the wellness program, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Pets are allowed, which means residents may be able to keep their pets with them at the community.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who walks independently may be able to manage certain nearby errands without driving, while other errands may require a car or ride.

Overview of Keystone Place at Forevergreen

Located within North Liberty, Iowa, Keystone Place at Forevergreen stands as a haven of passionate care and vibrant living. Offering a comprehensive range of services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, this community is renowned for its landscape-rich campus and its unwavering commitment to fostering an engaged and socially active lifestyle for its residents. Here, the pursuit of fun and personal growth thrives, allowing seniors to flourish physically and mentally.

The community boasts an elegant clubhouse adorned with a library and theater, serving as a hub for enriching activities. An expansive activity center and a state-of-the-art fitness hub contribute to the dynamic environment. The spacious apartment homes, available in large one and two bedroom floor plans, offer ample storage and comfort. With a 24-hour concierge and a specially trained staff available round the clock, residents experience a secure and supportive atmosphere. The courtyard also beckons with secure access, providing a breathable space for relaxation.

Overview of Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities offers independent living in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Residents have private apartment living with community services and no daily care, which can suit someone who wants to remain independent without routine assistance. The community has 72 beds and is 99% occupied, so nearly all available living spaces are currently filled.

A two bedroom housing option can work for a couple moving together or for a resident who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in. Tabitha Tjaden serves as the administrator.

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.

Prairie Gate is a nursing home offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Council Bluffs, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. 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.

Prairie Gate has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom layouts, two-bedroom layouts, private accommodations, and companion suites; a two-bedroom or companion suite can suit a couple or someone moving with a companion. Several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who can remain in the community as care needs change.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those three ways to cover care. Benjamin Eddy serves as the administrator.

Garden View offers assisted living and Residential Care in Carroll, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. The two care options may suit a resident who needs daily support within a residential setting.

Garden View has 72 beds, and Jaycie Schwenk serves as administrator. Home-cooked meals include accommodations for special diet needs, so residents with those needs can have them addressed at mealtimes. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby services independently.