Bridges Senior Living
Senior Living · Waterloo, IA

Bridges Senior Living

Senior Living · Waterloo, IA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #27 / 220Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 27th 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.
74 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24/7 emergency response system.

Additional Services

8 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Valet Parking
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24/7 emergency response system · Personal emergency pendant monitoring
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Unlimited scheduled transportation (handicap accessible)
MaintenanceListed as: Building and grounds maintenance
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Community Kitchen
Library
Garden
Patio
Beauty Salon
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Snacks
Computers
Community Room/Theater
Billiards, Pub and Gaming Area
Private Dining Room
Activities
Outings To Local Establishments
Trips To Surrounding Attractions
Live Entertainment
Happy Hour
Exercise Classes

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bridges Senior Living.
  • Private dining room for family events.
Meal ScheduleSan Souci Restaurant is open from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Types
Private Room

Contact Bridges Senior Living

Managed by Rod Anderson

Executive Director

Places of interest near Bridges Senior Living

Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Bridges Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Senior Living around Waterloo

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.
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.
Friendship Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 163
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 44
Rank #84 / 220
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 15
Rank #4 / 130
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IA AVG 63.5%
Rank #42 / 153
17
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities
IL
Cedar Falls
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 163
Yes
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 44
Rank #158 / 220
2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #119 / 130
98.6%
Facility 98.6%
IA AVG 63.5%
Rank #5 / 153
21
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #82 / 153
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 1
Rank #145 / 153
Bridges Senior Living
IL
Waterloo-Yes
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 44
Rank #27 / 220
1 Bed-----
Hotel President Senior Apartments
IL
Waterloo-Yes
73
Facility 73
IA AVG 44
Rank #30 / 220
Studio / 1 Bed-----
Landmark Commons
IL
Waterloo-Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 44
Rank #216 / 220
2 Bed / 3 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
Senior Living in Iowa

Bridges Senior Living is located in Waterloo, 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 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 levels of care does Bridges Senior Living provide?

Bridges Senior Living offers Independent Living.

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.

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