Best Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 senior living communities in Ankeny, IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in IA
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Mill Pond
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 76
Rank #95 / 165
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 43
Rank #187 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 15
Rank #31 / 131
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #7 / 154
?18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Suites of Ankeny
IL
AL
CCRC
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 76
Rank #76 / 165
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 43
Rank #84 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 15
Rank #68 / 131
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #107 / 154
B-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Rock Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ankeny
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 76
Rank #5 / 165
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 43
Rank #132 / 222
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 15
Rank #72 / 131
44.1% -7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Edencrest at Siena Hills
IL
AL
MC
RC
Ankeny
132
Facility 132
IA AVG 76
Rank #18 / 165
Yes
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 43
Rank #98 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 15
Rank #75 / 131
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #117 / 154
C+9
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #104 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
Sunny View Care Center
IL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Ankeny
94
Facility 94
IA AVG 76
Rank #30 / 241
No
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 43
Rank #112 / 260
-
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #109 / 119
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #42 / 234
C3513-
The Bridges at Ankeny
IL
AL
NH
Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West)
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 76
Rank #26 / 241
No
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 43
Rank #252 / 260
-
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 15
Rank #88 / 119
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #98 / 234
C+26101
Independence Village of Ankeny
IL
AL
MC
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
20Yes 25 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14 75.0% D892
Copperwood at Prairie Trail
IL
AL
MC
Ankeny
182Yes 36 -2 38.5% -2--
Villas at Meadow Springs
IL
Ankeny
-Yes
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 43
Rank #71 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Vintage Hills Cooperative at Prairie Trail
IL
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
-Yes
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 43
Rank #117 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed------

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Mill Pond

1201 Se Mill Pond Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021
Overview of Mill Pond

Mill Pond offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Ankeny, IA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels share one community here. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move to a different level of care can happen without leaving Mill Pond. The community has 60 beds and 98% occupancy, meaning nearly all beds were filled at the time represented by that figure. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and services. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to bring a pet when moving in. Jesica Culp serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Suites of Ankeny

Suites of Ankeny offers assisted living, and independent living in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is designed for private living with community services and no daily care.

Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The community has 68 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom residence provides a single living space.

Suites of Ankeny may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living or assisted living with the possibility of changing care levels in the same community. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to make some independent outings. Pets are allowed, and Vanessa Young serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Rock Creek Senior Living

The license at Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA, names memory care, assisted living, and independent living. The daily tasks are what assisted living helps with, and a resident’s apartment is still their own. Independent living brings the services and leaves the care out. Memory care adds a secured area and staff to supervise inside it.

A resident whose needs may deepen later has those levels already licensed here, across 170 beds. Starting prices run to $3,615 in independent living and $6,065 in memory care, the gap reflecting how much support each level carries. Thirty-six for Walk Score means car-dependent, so a ride does most errands.

Restaurant is one of the named programs, while dining, a bistro, a salon, a fitness center, and transportation are all on the amenity list. Pets are welcome as well, and Stacey Russell is the administrator.

$3,615/Month

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Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 Sw Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Overview of Edencrest at Siena Hills

Make every moment of your best years count with Edencrest at Siena Hills, a trusted senior living community in Ankeny, IA, offering assisted living and memory care. Featuring different levels of care and personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost care and support for their unique needs and aspirations. An experienced and highly trained team also helps residents 24/7 to ensure they thrive and live to their potential.

Emergency call systems, fun wellness programs, and accessible amenities are provided all over the community for residents’ convenience. Delectable and nutritious meals meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes for a satisfactory dining experience. With pet-friendly spaces and serene walking trails, residents spend their leisure happily.

$4,900/Month

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Overview of Sunny View Care Center

Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, IA, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer residential support with licensed nursing oversight for residents who need ongoing care. Hospice focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care provides a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Some stays are brief; others are ongoing.

The center has 94 beds, giving families a sense of its available capacity without indicating how care is delivered. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Sunny View Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose needs include nursing oversight, comfort focused hospice support, or a temporary respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Vanessa Young serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Bridges at Ankeny

The Bridges at Ankeny offers assisted living and nursing home care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Nursing home care provides residential support for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, so the combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks now and may later require ongoing nursing care.

The community has 100 beds, and 84% are occupied. Most beds are therefore in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment. Mary Woolson serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Centennial Pointe West neighborhood.

Contact The Bridges at Ankeny

Overview of Independence Village of Ankeny

Operating for 14 years, Independence Village of Ankeny is a small assisted living and memory care community in the Prairie Trail neighborhood of Ankeny, Iowa. About 2.3 miles from the city center, and with 20 beds arranged in a two-story building, the home offers an intimate residential setting where each occupant can receive personalized attention. The facility provides flexible housing options in studios and one and two-bedroom units, letting families select the layout that best suits their loved one’s preferences and lifestyle needs. It maintains a steady 70 percent occupancy rate, with 14 residents currently living on-site. This smaller scale fosters closer staff-resident relationships and a calmer environment versus larger communities, which captivates families wanting a more homely ambiance.

The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 25, so the location is somewhat walkable, with a few nearby services reachable on foot, though most errands need transportation. This setting suits residents and families who prefer a more serene and residential area. Independence Village’s approach encourages occupants to maintain independence wherever possible, helping them feel empowered and engaged with their surroundings. The pet-friendly community welcomes cats and dogs into spacious units, a major benefit for residents who find companionship and comfort in animals. Dining is chef-prepared with resident choice and attention to dietary restrictions, ensuring nutrition and enjoyment at each meal. Daily life includes activities tailored to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit, like movie nights and wellness events spanning manicures and mimosas. The facility provides 24-hour care and response services, 24/7 assistance with medication and mobility for occupants managing memory loss, and executive director Sydney Petersen’s personalized support.

A Better Business Bureau rating of A+ mirrors Independence Village of Ankeny’s business practices and complaint history.

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Overview of Copperwood at Prairie Trail

Copperwood at Prairie Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Ankeny, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 182 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Multiple care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 36, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them. Dylan Dyer serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Villas at Meadow Springs

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Villas at Meadow Springs, a distinguished 55+ community in Ankeny, IA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully distinguished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and an on-site team that helps with chores.

Thriving local amenities and recreational spaces are easily accessible, ensuring residents can spend their days as they please. A picnic and barbecue area is also available, promoting social interactions over delightful meals. The community is equipped with a library, a clubhouse, a game room, a patio, a fitness center, and parking, ensuring residents make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Vintage Hills Cooperative at Prairie Trail

Live the retirement of your dreams at Vintage Hills Cooperative at Prairie Trail, an astounding community in Ankeny, IA, offering independent living. Purposely built and sophisticated accommodations are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Maintenance services are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to downsize in their golden years, especially with state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Living in Ankeny at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ankeny, IA. 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ankeny, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Ankeny, IA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 13 senior living communities in Ankeny, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Ankeny, IA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ankeny, IA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Ankeny, IA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.