Attivo Trail – Ankeny
Independent Living · Ankeny, IA

Attivo Trail – Ankeny

Independent Living · Ankeny, IA

Overview of Attivo Trail – Ankeny

Attivo Trail, Ankeny is an independent living community in Ankeny, Iowa, located in the Prairie Trail neighborhood. Private one bedroom, two bedroom and two bedroom with den apartments are available for adults in a 55+ community, with no daily care described. The setting may be a good fit for an adult seeking independent living alongside organized fitness and social activities.

Monthly rates are listed at $1,599 and $1,895 for one bedroom apartments, $1,999, $2,155 and $2,545 for two bedroom apartments, and $2,425 and $2,470 for two bedroom apartments with a den. The different rates correspond to the available apartment options within those layouts. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

Residents have several places to spend time beyond their apartment, including a pool, fitness center, outdoor walking trail, landscaped courtyard with a pond and fire pit, theatre room, large celebration room and Attivo room. Fitness classes, aqua classes, social events, weekly happy hours and the ACTIVE Program add scheduled choices for exercise, conversation and entertainment. With a Walk Score of 35, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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 #136 / 220Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 136th out of 220 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.
35 / 100

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Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

1BR
$1,599/Month

Additional Services

1 service
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Walking Paths
Pond
Movie Theater
Large Celebration Room
Attivo Room (Gathering/Social Room)
Swimming Pool
Activities
Happy Hour
Exercise Classes
Water Aerobics
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: By Appointment, Sun: Closed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
1 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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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.
Suites of Ankeny
IL
AL
CCRC
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 76
Rank #76 / 163
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 44
Rank #84 / 220
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 15
Rank #69 / 130
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #100 / 153
5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 5
Rank #23 / 153
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #102 / 153
Mill Pond
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 76
Rank #93 / 163
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 44
Rank #186 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 15
Rank #32 / 130
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #6 / 153
18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 5
Rank #99 / 153
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 1
Rank #102 / 153
Edencrest at Kettlestone
IL
AL
MC
Waukee (Boone Township)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #125 / 163
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 44
Rank #209 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 15
Rank #113 / 130
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #147 / 153
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 5
Rank #23 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Attivo Trail – Ankeny
IL
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)-Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 44
Rank #136 / 220
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Villas at Meadow Springs
IL
Ankeny-Yes
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 44
Rank #71 / 220
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.
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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.

What is the best email address for Attivo Trail – Ankeny?

The team at Attivo Trail – Ankeny can be reached at webaccessibility@entrata.com.

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?

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What levels of care does Attivo Trail – Ankeny provide?

Attivo Trail – Ankeny offers Independent Living.

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