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Overview of Crestview Nursing & Rehab

Crestview Nursing & Rehab provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with hospice, palliative, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Webster City, Iowa. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Hospice supports end of life care, while palliative care focuses on relief from serious illness symptoms. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community, making Crestview a possible fit for someone who may need more support later.

The community has 70 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Stacy Geopfert serves as the administrator.

A salon and spa gives residents access to personal care services, and rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of the available care. Transportation is available through the community. Dining includes open breakfast hours from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., and supper at 5:00 p.m.; family and friends may eat with residents, and snacks are provided between meals. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. The area has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, making it somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

Overview of Bethany Lutheran Home

Bethany Lutheran Home provides skilled nursing and nursing home care, assisted living, and memory care in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care includes long term care and rehabilitation. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The home opened in 1975 and has 112 beds. Its Rehab to Home program and rehabilitation services support a resident working toward returning home after a stay or treatment, when that goal is part of the care plan. A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be done on foot; shops, a pharmacy, and cafes can be reached by a short walk for a resident who no longer drives. Bethany Lutheran Home allows pets, so a resident can keep a pet with them during the move.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths for covered care or residence costs. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Chandra Gustafson serves as administrator. Bethany Lutheran Home may be a good fit for someone whose needs could change over time because its assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing services are available within one community.

Overview of Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Amidst the vibrant charm of Oaknoll Retirement Residence, an unparalleled retirement experience unfolds, seamlessly merging assisted-living and on-site nursing care services. Expertly curated by a dedicated full-time chef, meals are savored in posh and elegant dining venues, enhancing the overall dining experience. As a testament to their commitment to holistic well-being, Oaknoll extends access to an array of essential services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as personalized guidance from skilled dietitians and dedicated companion support.

Families can rest assured that Oaknoll collaborates closely, not only tailoring services to individual needs but also accommodating various insurance options, including Medicare, Social Security, veterans administration, and private insurance, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care. Moreover, Oaknoll fosters a sense of unity by offering invaluable support groups, promoting connections among residents and their loved ones.

Overview of Northridge Village

Northridge Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Ames, Iowa. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other 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.

Several care levels are available in one community. If a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move within Northridge Village instead of leaving the setting, which may suit someone who could need more support over time. With 38 beds, the community is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

One bedroom and two bedroom layouts are available. A two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Short term rehabilitation supports recovery from an illness, injury, or procedure, while long term nursing care supports ongoing medical needs, and Kayla Zellmer serves as the administrator.

Starting monthly prices are $3,590 for independent living, $6,140 for assisted living, and $8,860 for memory care, with the different rates tied to the listed living and care levels. Northridge Village accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community.

The community is in the Somerset neighborhood of Ames, Iowa. A Walk Score of 44 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation and off site outings can support trips to grocery stores and restaurants, while the courtyard and garden provide outdoor spaces for residents to use.

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Starting Price $3,770/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

River Living Center in Guttenberg, Iowa, delivers assisted living services within a residential setting. Support centers on personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while allowing residents to retain independence.

Leah Eulberg manages the 11-bed residence, which operated at an 82% occupancy rate when evaluated. Accommodation choices include private rooms for individual living as well as shared units for those preferring a companion layout. A smaller residential footprint allows staff and residents to interact closely on a daily basis.

A walk score of 51 classifies the surrounding area as fairly walkable. Non-driving residents can handle select routine errands on foot nearby.

Prospective residents evaluating assisted living choices in Guttenberg can contact River Living Center to check current openings or organize a visit.

In the Lucas neighborhood of Iowa City, IA, Legacy Senior Living accommodates independent living and offers assisted living. No daily care is attached to a resident at the assisted living level, while they are able to avail themselves of the community’s offerings and services as they need them. The assisted living half is where that daily care attaches.

Housing here comes as studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units, with 136 beds in all. A resident’s growing needs are met by changing care level within the community and not by changing address. A family thinking ahead is paying for that convenience.

Residents can choose to keep a pet. The administrator is Jacobi Feckers.

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Starting Price $3,440/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek provides assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays in West Des Moines, IA. Assisted living gives residents personal care support like bathing, dressing, and medication tracking while maintaining apartment living. Memory care delivers supervised care in a secured setting designed for individuals prone to wandering, and respite stays offer temporary assistance when primary caregivers travel or rest.

Paula Spidell serves as administrator for the 93-bed community, which opened in 2003. Floor plans include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, accommodating both single occupants and couples moving together. Features include rehabilitation services, a fitness center, wellness programming, a bistro, restaurant-style dining rooms, and enclosed courtyards with walking paths. Pets are permitted on the property, and the location holds a walk score of 58, indicating a moderately walkable area for nearby errands.

Interested individuals seeking flexible care options or memory support can contact MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care to inquire about availability and arrange a visit.

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$5,425/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Homestead of Oskaloosa provides assisted living and memory care in Oskaloosa, IA. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 96 beds, and Candice Fuller serves as its administrator. A Walk Score of 75 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.

Overview of Cornerstone Al

Cornerstone Al in Mason City, Iowa, provides memory care, home care, palliative care, and respite care. Structured memory care units feature secured environments for residents at risk of wandering, whereas respite services supply short-term relief for primary caregivers. Home care arrangements bring personal support directly into a client’s private residence, and palliative programs focus on symptom relief and daily comfort.

Managed by administrator Connie Bleile and director Jamie Harkema, the 92-bed facility sits in an area with an 84 walk score. This high walkability rating allows residents who remain mobile to run routine errands around the neighborhood on foot. On-site transportation options are also accessible when trips off campus are necessary.

Prospective residents and their relatives can get in touch with Cornerstone Al to review available home care or residential options, go over payment methods, and schedule a visit to tour the facility.

Overview of Summit Pointe Senior Living

Memory care, independent living, and assisted living make up the range at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion, IA. Residents may bring a pet along when they move in. Scoring 89 on Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot.

Independent living means a private home within the community, with services included and daily care left out. Assisted living brings help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks right to a resident’s own apartment. In memory care, the setting is secured, and staff supervise any resident at some risk of wandering.

Moving from one level to the next happens inside Summit Pointe, which suits a resident whose needs could grow.

Rehabilitation services are available as part of care. Melinda Haley administers its 178 beds.