Bridges Senior Living
Live the best of your retirement at Bridges Senior Living, an exceptional community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a variety of thoughtfully furnished and sophisticated apartments. The community also ensures residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay in a warm and welcoming environment.
Residents can spend their days as they please with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and preferences. Through San Souci Restaurant, which serves delightful and healthy meals from 7 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., residents enjoy mealtimes on their terms. Amenities include a pub, a library, a fitness room, a salon, a pool, and a garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Community insights.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Parking Available
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Bridges Senior Living'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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Stonehill Care Center | IL AL MC NH SNF | Dubuque | 185
Facility
185
IA AVG
71
Rank
#3 / 334 | No |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
46
Rank
#13 / 424 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#103 / 258 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#60 / 295 | - | 17 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
7
Rank
#206 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Valley View Village | IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
71
Rank
#97 / 334 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
46
Rank
#254 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 54
Facility
54
IA AVG
18
Rank
#2 / 258 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#1 / 295 | - | 27 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 299 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
71
Rank
#113 / 334 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
46
Rank
#348 / 424 | Studio | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
18
Rank
#4 / 258 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#33 / 295 | A+ | 25 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#289 / 299 |
| Friendship Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 334 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 424 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 258 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#27 / 295 | - | 14 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Bridges Senior Living | IL | Waterloo | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
IA AVG
46
Rank
#65 / 424 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges Senior Living
Is Bridges Senior Living in a walkable area?
Bridges Senior Living has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Bridges Senior Living?
Yes, Bridges Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Bridges Senior Living?
Yes — there are 52 photos of Bridges Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Bridges Senior Living?
Bridges Senior Living is located at 214 Washington St, Waterloo, IA 50701.
What is the phone number of Bridges Senior Living?
(319) 233-1133 will put you in contact with the team at Bridges Senior Living.
Does Bridges Senior Living provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Bridges Senior Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.





