Attivo Trail – Ankeny

Attivo Trail – Ankeny

Overview of Attivo Trail – Ankeny

Cherish every moment of your golden years at Attivo Trail – Ankeny, an esteemed community in Ankeny, IA, offering independent living. The community has thoughtfully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring that those 55+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. With on-site management and plenty of apartment features, residents can ease their worries during their stay.

Residents have easy access to plenty of recreational opportunities and necessities, with unique shops and leisure spaces. A BBQ station, alongside kitchen features, allows residents to enjoy mealtimes with friends. The community is equipped with a fitness center, a lounge, a bocce ball court, a fire pit, a library, and serene walking trails, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #137 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 137th out of 222 independent living communities we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

1BR
$1,599/Month

Additional Services

1 service
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Lounge
Dog Park
Library
Bocce Ball
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Bbq Area
Courtyard
Pond
Wi-Fi
Recycling Center
Underground + Attached Garages Available
Attivo Trail Event Bus
Social And Recreational Activities
Wellness ProgramACTIVE Program
Specific ProgramsFitness classes, social events, aqua classes., Exercise Programs
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: By Appointment, Sun: Closed

Dining & Nutrition

This facility provides Dining Services.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom + Den

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ankeny's city center to Attivo Trail – Ankeny's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Ankeny

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
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
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
5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 155
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #104 / 155
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
Edencrest at Kettlestone
IL
AL
MC
Waukee (Boone Township)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 165
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 43
Rank #210 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 15
Rank #115 / 131
25.0% 4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 6
Rank #21 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Attivo Trail – Ankeny
IL
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)-Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 43
Rank #137 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Attivo Trail – Ankeny is located in Ankeny, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Attivo Trail – Ankeny

What neighborhood is Attivo Trail – Ankeny in?

Attivo Trail – Ankeny is in the Prairie Trail neighborhood of Ankeny.

Is Attivo Trail – Ankeny in a walkable area?

Attivo Trail – Ankeny has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Attivo Trail – Ankeny?

Yes, Attivo Trail – Ankeny allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Attivo Trail – Ankeny cost per month?

Pricing at Attivo Trail – Ankeny starts at $1,599 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Attivo Trail – Ankeny?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Attivo Trail – Ankeny in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Attivo Trail – Ankeny provide?

Attivo Trail – Ankeny offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Attivo Trail – Ankeny?

Attivo Trail – Ankeny is located at 1010 Sw Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023.

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