Overview of Landmark Commons

Experience the best of your golden years at Landmark Commons, a distinguished community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. The community’s thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations, alongside housekeeping and maintenance, allow residents to feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also easily access their necessities with local amenities nearby.

A variety of wellness opportunities and leisure activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #498 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 498th out of 504 homes 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 cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Bistro
Café
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Game Room
Movie Theater
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Specific Programs55+ Living at Landmark Commons, Active Living at Friendship Village, Rentals at Friendship Village, Assisted Living or Memory Care, Skilled Nursing & Health Center, Lifecare at Friendship Village, Spiritual Care, Volunteer Opportunities
Touring HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 07:00-08:00

Contact Landmark Commons

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: 3-story

Beauty services icon
Beauty services icon

Beauty Services

Housekeeping icon
Housekeeping icon

Housekeeping Services

Social and recreational activities icon
Social and recreational activities icon

Social and Recreational Activities

Exercise program icon
Exercise program icon

Exercise Programs

Managed by Christina Jurgensen

Nursing Home Administrator

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Landmark Commons

Places of interest near Landmark Commons

Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Landmark Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to Landmark Commons

Add your location

Address

Compare Independent Living around the area

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Wesley Acres
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
Yes
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 47
Rank #89 / 504
-- 91.3% -21
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #202 / 295
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #249 / 295
Sunrise Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 403
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 47
Rank #410 / 504
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 19
Rank #5 / 285
90.5% A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 295
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #285 / 295
Mill Pond
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 47
Rank #437 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 19
Rank #106 / 285
98.3% -16
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #146 / 295
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #201 / 295
Green Hills Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 72
Rank #232 / 403
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 47
Rank #429 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 19
Rank #25 / 285
78.6% -11
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #55 / 295
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #249 / 295
Landmark Commons
IL
Waterloo-Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 47
Rank #498 / 504
2 Bed / 3 Bed------

Frequently Asked Questions about Landmark Commons

Is Landmark Commons in a walkable area?

Landmark Commons has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Landmark Commons have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Landmark Commons on this page.

Are pets allowed at Landmark Commons?

Yes, Landmark Commons allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Landmark Commons?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Landmark Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Landmark Commons?

Landmark Commons is located at 1400 Maxhelen Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50701.

What is the phone number of Landmark Commons?

(319) 296-7100 will put you in contact with the team at Landmark Commons.

Does Landmark Commons provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Landmark Commons is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance