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Overview of Meadowview of Clive

Meadowview of Clive offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Clive, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are on one campus. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the resident can move to a different level without leaving the community. With 164 beds, Meadowview of Clive is a larger community with more staff and usually more programming.

Meals are served in a restaurant format, and the fitness center gives residents an on site place to exercise. A salon and barber shop provide grooming services within the community. The courtyard patio, with its fire pit, offers an outdoor gathering space, while the movie theater gives residents a dedicated place to watch films. Activities and arts and crafts rooms provide designated areas for organized activities and creative projects. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Idonis Curtis serves as the administrator.

Overview of Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Ramsey Village Continuing Care offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care offers a supported residential setting, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care options may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another care level can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 78 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing options. A two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Starting monthly prices are $3,095 for independent living, $6,444 for assisted living, and $8,147 for memory care, giving families an entry rate for budgeting at each care level; Ramsey Village Continuing Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Residents can use the beauty salon and barber shop, community library, exercise room, and courtyards, while scheduled outings and shopping trips offer activities beyond the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident with a pet can consider keeping the animal with them, and Laura Coco serves as the administrator.

Ramsey Village Continuing Care is in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa. Its Walk Score is 38 and is classified as car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

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$3,095/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Ridgecrest Village

Ridgecrest Village offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care and skilled nursing in Davenport, IA. Independent living includes a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The community has 82 beds and offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom housing, with layouts that can suit someone living alone or a couple moving together. Respite care and short term rehabilitation are also available, giving families access to a temporary stay or rehabilitation after an illness or hospital visit.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted, so families may use Medicaid for eligible long term care, Medicare for covered short term skilled care, or private funds. Trudy Whittington serves as the administrator.

The community has a salon, fitness equipment, an on site chapel, butterfly gardens and rehabilitation services, giving residents access to personal grooming, exercise equipment, worship space, outdoor garden areas and therapy without arranging each service elsewhere. Daily activities, community outings and transportation provide scheduled opportunities for activities away from the residence. Pets are allowed.

Ridgecrest Village opened in 1966. Its Walk Score is 41 out of 100, a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands. Ridgecrest Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time or whose family needs a short term respite or rehabilitation stay.

Maple Heights offers independent living in Sioux City, IA, with private living for someone who does not need daily assistance. The community has 58 beds and is 79% occupied, so not every bed is currently occupied.

Housing includes studios and one-bedroom options. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout separates the bedroom from the living area; pets are allowed, and Thomas Swanson serves as the administrator.

The Heritage at Northern Hills sits on the north side of Sioux City, in the Teton Trace neighborhood of Woodbury County, at 4002 Teton Trace. It’s a two-story, 128-bed community that’s been open for 26 years, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care under one administrator, Christy Nikkel. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 18: most errands mean getting in a car rather than walking down the block.

Inside, residents choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Right now 63 of the community’s 128 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 49 percent, well below full capacity. Care comes from a team that includes a registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, and certified medication aides, with support available around the clock.

Daily life includes a movie theater, a game room, a salon and barbershop, and a café, plus a restaurant-style dining room for meals. Transportation services help residents get to appointments or run errands without needing a car of their own. Pets are welcome here, so a move doesn’t have to mean parting with a dog or cat.

Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing reviews long-term care communities like this one for health and safety compliance. At The Heritage at Northern Hills, the themes that have come up in that process include medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and care planning and documentation.

With a mix of independent living, assisted living, and respite options in one place, this is a community built for families who want room to shift the level of care as needs change, without having to relocate to a different facility altogether.

Overview of Elm Crest Retirement Community

Elm Crest Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Harlan, Iowa. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between types of care without leaving the community. Elm Crest has 64 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Rehabilitation therapy is available through the community’s Skilled Care and Health Center, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation services within the community’s care offerings. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Leah Muhlbauer serves as the administrator. 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 reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Overview of Meth Wick Health Center

Meth Wick Health Center offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cedar Rapids’s Oakhill Jackson neighborhood. Independent living means having a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available within one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. The community has 69 beds, and Nicholas Jedlicka serves as administrator.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy, while Transportation Services provide transportation through the community. A Walk Score of 79 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Meth Wick Health Center may be a good fit for someone who wants private independent living, needs increasing daily support, requires secured memory care, or may benefit from skilled nursing or a short respite stay.

Overview of Better Living of Walcott

Better Living of Walcott provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Walcott, IA. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private 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. Respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the community may be a good fit for a family needing that temporary support.

The community has 67 beds. A Walk Score of 40 places Better Living of Walcott in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Taylor Thorpe serves as the administrator.

Overview of Calvin Community Al

Calvin Community Al provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Des Moines, IA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 162 beds, the community includes more residents and staff than a smaller residence, along with usually more programming. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive rehabilitation within the community rather than arranging care with an outside provider.

Pam’s Kitchen and the Wellness Team are named programs, and weekly worship services provide a scheduled religious activity. Meals are served in a dining room, with special dietary accommodations for residents with specific food needs. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Jeanette Perdue serves as the administrator, and the community opened in 1965.

Overview of Bethany Home Retirement Center

Bethany Home Retirement Center in Dubuque, IA, has skilled nursing and a nursing home. Memory care and independent living coexist on the campus. On the skilled and nursing home side, licensed nurses are present every hour, day and night. Memory care is kept secured and supervised for residents whose dementia brings a risk of wandering, while independent living refers to an apartment that does not include daily assistance.

As every level is present, an individual with evolving needs can remain within the same community. The administrator, Susan Westmark, manages a facility of 66 beds. On average, every resident receives 5 hours and 18 minutes of nursing care each day.

Apartments are available in one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations, with the larger option leaving room for a couple. A wellness center gives residents a space to work out.

With a Walk Score of 69, it’s somewhat walkable, allowing those who no longer drive to reach some errands by walking. The facility accepts both Medicare and private pay. Medicare may finance a brief skilled stay following hospitalization, while private pay means that the family pays the charges directly.