Holiday Illahee Hills

Holiday Illahee Hills

Overview of Holiday Illahee Hills

Holiday on Illahee Hills is an exceptional senior living community settling in Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA, that offers independent living. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, the community provides warm and cozy residences. Holiday Illahee Hills ensures a comfortable and safe residence with its round-the-clock care and assistance from a well-trained and dedicated team.

Moreover, the community provides safety rails and wheelchair-accessible spaces for the seniors’ safety within the grounds. The community promotes a warm and friendly environment, conducting activities that encourage seniors to engage and interact. Moreover, Holiday Illahee Hills provides healthy and delicious meals three times daily that can be enjoyed with wonderful conversations at their patio dining. The community is equipped with a gym, a beauty salon, a library, a lounge area, a community center, an activity room, a game room, a scenic patio, a beautiful garden, and serene walking paths for its residents’ entertainment and wellness.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #57 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 57th 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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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 310 - 475 / 510 - 686 / 910 / 600 - 910 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage

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Building Type: 2-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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510 - 600 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Holiday Illahee Hills

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Urbandale's city center to Holiday Illahee Hills'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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Edencrest at Timberline
IL
AL
MC
RC
Urbandale
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 76
Rank #25 / 165
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1
Facility 1
IA AVG 15
Rank #121 / 131
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #84 / 154
-1
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Edencrest at Timberline
IL
AL
MC
RC
Urbandale
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 76
Rank #127 / 165
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 43
Rank #218 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 15
Rank #108 / 131
27.5%
Facility 27.5%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #145 / 154
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #21 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Deerfield Health Care Center
IL
AL
NH
RESC
Urbandale
30
Facility 30
IA AVG 76
Rank #157 / 165
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 43
Rank #210 / 222
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21
Facility 21
IA AVG 15
Rank #41 / 131
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #65 / 154
A+21
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #57 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
Holiday Illahee Hills
IL
Urbandale-Yes
61
Facility 61
IA AVG 43
Rank #57 / 222
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Holiday Illahee Hills is located in Urbandale, 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).
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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
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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 Holiday Illahee Hills

Is Holiday Illahee Hills in a walkable area?

Holiday Illahee Hills has a walk score of 61. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Illahee Hills?

Yes, Holiday Illahee Hills allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Holiday Illahee Hills cost per month?

Pricing at Holiday Illahee Hills starts at $1,769 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Holiday Illahee Hills?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Holiday Illahee Hills in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Holiday Illahee Hills provide?

Holiday Illahee Hills offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Holiday Illahee Hills?

Holiday Illahee Hills is located at 8308 Colby Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50322.

What is the phone number of Holiday Illahee Hills?

(515) 209-2713 will put you in contact with the team at Holiday Illahee Hills.

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