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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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Marian Home

2400 Sixth Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3541
Overview of Marian Home

Marian Home provides independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Fort Dodge, IA. Independent living offers a private living arrangement without daily care, while assisted living provides help with everyday tasks. Skilled nursing provides ongoing nursing care for residents with clinical needs, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Marian Home opened in 1960 and has 90 beds. Independent living, assisted living, and nursing care units are available, along with rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation for residents focused on recovery. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may assist when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means using personal funds. Tracy Trotter serves as the administrator.

Therapy services, a beauty shop, community living areas, social programs, group activities, transportation for residents, and daily church services are available. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby trips independently. These services and care options may suit someone who wants access to therapy, social activities, worship, and support with transportation while living in one community.

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Mayflower Home

616 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112-2298
Overview of Mayflower Home

Mayflower Home operates as a senior living community in Grinnell, Iowa, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private residences alongside shared community services, whereas assisted living assists residents with personal care routines like dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Secured accommodations cater to individuals with memory loss who require steady supervision. Physical therapy and recovery support are handled through Rehab Care.

Kellie McGriff acts as administrator for the 40-bed facility, which maintains a total daily nurse staffing rate of 5 hours and 21 minutes per resident. Features include a mini gift shop and an active Residents Association that organizes local activities and resident participation. Nearby streets yield an 82 Walk Score, allowing residents to manage daily errands on foot. Financial arrangements accept Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families considering a campus that accommodates changing care requirements over time can contact Mayflower Home to check current availability, tour the grounds, or evaluate funding options.

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Overview of Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Opened in 1999, Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Along with support with daily tasks, residents receive ongoing clinical support from licensed nurses on-site. The community also provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

With 52 beds, the community allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Residents also receive a total of 5 hours and 25 minutes of nursing care daily. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 91 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. This also suggests that daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently.

Rehabilitation services, spiritual life programming, and religious services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support or want to participate in spiritual activities. Payment options also include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public and direct payment routes for eligible care.

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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 18m 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 St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

Opened in 1967, St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and hospice services in Spencer, Iowa. With licensed nurses on-site, residents receive ongoing support for their needs. The community also accommodates those with life-limiting conditions, providing comfort and symptom management.

Administered by Ken Nelson, the home has 79 beds, with a current occupancy of 86%. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Rehabilitation Services are available through a program at the home, giving residents access to rehabilitation on-site. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s circumstances.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Administered by Zach Detweiler, Good Samaritan Society – Indianola offers nursing home, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Indianola, Iowa. The community supports private living, while providing access to nursing services. Those seeking short-term stays receive temporary relief through respite care, allowing their usual caregivers time to rest.

The starting price is $1,363 per month, with a 105-bed capacity. Occupancy is at 76.2%, with residents receiving a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes of nursing care daily. Housing options include one- and two-bedroom units. Rehabilitation services can also support a resident recovering or working to maintain function.

A salon and wellness center support grooming and wellness activities. Moreover, the memorial garden provides an outdoor space, and pets are allowed so a resident may continue living with an animal companion. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby daily destinations.

Starting Price $1,363/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

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Overview of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is a senior care community on Dean Road SW in the southwest part of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It offers a full continuum of care under one roof, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, which means a resident can often stay in a familiar place as their needs change over time. The community is owned by Jbrb Investments LLC and accepts both Medicare and private pay, giving families a couple of clear routes to cover short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care.

This is a small, single-story community with 40 beds, and it tends to run comfortably occupied at around 88 percent. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, and the single-level layout can make day-to-day movement easier for residents with mobility limitations. Pets are welcome, which matters to many families weighing a move for a loved one.

On the clinical side, total nursing care averages about 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident each day, so hands-on daily support is a meaningful part of the setting. State inspection themes over the years have centered on medication management and care-delivery practices, alongside stretches of clean compliance. Families touring the community can ask how those areas are handled day to day.

The community sits in a car-dependent pocket of Cedar Rapids, with a Walk Score of 7, so most errands and visits will involve a short drive. That residential setting can suit residents and family who prefer a quiet neighborhood over a busy commercial area.

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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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The Fountains

3726 Thunder Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Overview of The Fountains

The Fountains is a senior living community in Bettendorf, Iowa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. That range matters for families thinking past the immediate decision, because a resident whose needs change over time can often move between levels of care without leaving a familiar building and staff. The community has been in operation for 20 years and is administered by Cj Ward. With 136 beds in a mid-rise building, it sits among the larger communities in the area.

Housing runs from studios to one and two bedroom apartments. Independent living suites are set up for people who want to keep a full household routine, with complete kitchens, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, internet access, and in-unit laundry. Assisted living apartments add support with meals and housekeeping for residents who need a hand with daily tasks. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care are provided in a secure setting, and the community is pet friendly throughout.

Daily life centers on shared spaces: a restaurant-style dining room, a fitness center, a lounge, an ice cream parlor, and a chapel. The activities calendar includes religious services, dance classes, workout sessions, and game nights, and the community also offers transportation services along with fitness and recreation programming.

The setting is suburban and quiet, about four miles from Bettendorf’s city center, with MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care just over a mile away. The neighborhood scores 4 out of 100 for walkability, so residents and visitors will rely on a car or the community’s transportation for errands and appointments. For families in the Quad Cities area, the location keeps a hospital close at hand while placing the community away from busier commercial corridors.

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Independent Living in Iowa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90