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Overview of NewAldaya Lifescapes

NewAldaya Lifescapes offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cedar Falls, IA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to continue living there rather than start over elsewhere. NewAldaya Lifescapes has 112 beds, with a 91% occupancy rate, meaning most beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

Residents can use rehabilitation services, a wellness center, fitness classes, and recreational activities within the community. New Day Salon and Spa offers an on-site place for salon and spa services, while Main Street, River Rock Café, Elm’s Pub, and Vern’s General Store provide named destinations for dining, refreshments, and shopping. Religious services are also available at Good Shepherd Chapel.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. A Walk Score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Crystal Jasper serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Davenport Lutheran Home

Davenport Lutheran Home in Davenport, Iowa, offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while home care supports a person in their own residence. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types can suit someone whose support needs may change over time.

The home has 98 beds, with private rooms, semi-private rooms, one bedroom apartments and cottages. A private room gives one resident a private space, while a semi-private room involves shared living; total nurse staffing is 5h 5m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid provides a payment path for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

With a Walk Score of 44, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands. A beauty shop offers grooming services within the community, while outdoor courtyards provide places to spend time outside. Religious services are associated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and Karen Wilson serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Trinity Center at Luther Park

Trinity Center at Luther Park operates out of Des Moines, IA, with memory care, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care on the license.

The services fall under independent living, and the daily care does not. What assisted living adds on top is help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. A wandering risk is addressed at the memory care level, secured and kept under watch.

Skilled nursing marks the tier where a licensed nurse has to do the work. With five care levels on one license, a growing need does not send anybody at Trinity Center at Luther Park looking elsewhere.

Across 120 beds, each resident’s daily nursing care works out to 4 hours and 40 minutes. A family has more than one route to settling the bill. There’s Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

A Walk Score of 91 makes the area a walker’s paradise, and daily errands require no car at all. Rehabilitation Services are named, and Religious Services with them. Christian Values and Spiritual Support are amenities named here.

Pets are allowed, and the administrator here is Rick Colby.

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Edencrest at Kettlestone

805 Se Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
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.

$4,700/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Overview of Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place

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.

$3,195/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Keystone Place at Forevergreen

Keystone Place at Forevergreen offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in North Liberty, IA. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. 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.

All three care types are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to a different care level does not require leaving the community. The home has 40 beds, with about half occupied at its 50% occupancy rate. Keystone Place at Forevergreen may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as needs change.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Quinn Hackert serves as the administrator, and the community has a Financial Resources program.

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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.

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
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.

$4,900/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village

Oakwood Place at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, Iowa, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living provides a private residence without daily care, while assisted living supports everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 90 beds and opened in 1966, with Trudy Whittington serving as administrator. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to another level of care without leaving the community; named programs include Oakwood Place Assisted Living, Oakwood Gardens Memory Care, Crest Health Care Skilled, and 24 Hour Care, while rehabilitation services support residents recovering from illness or injury and pets are allowed for residents who want to live with one.

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Overview of Solon Assisted Living Village

Solon Assisted Living Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, including skilled nursing, in Solon, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living includes private condos with community services and no daily care, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 36 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other. Physician services, skilled rehabilitation nursing, and outpatient therapy are available through the community, giving residents access to medical and rehabilitation services through its programs.

Melissa Reed serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. The multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

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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