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Windsor Oaks
Independent Living · Ames, IA
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Windsor Oaks

Independent Living · Ames, IA
1100 Adams St, Ames, IA 50010 View map
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Overview of Windsor Oaks

Windsor Oaks is an independent living community in Ames, IA, offering private living with community services rather than daily care. As a 55+ cooperative condominium community operated by its members, it may be a good fit for an older adult who wants a member run setting.

Residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom apartments. A one bedroom provides a single private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in their home.

An indoor walking track, courtyard and greenspace, and woodworking shop support walking, outdoor time, and woodworking on site. Activities include exercise classes, games and cards, pool tournaments, gardening, music, arts, and excursions. Residents have organized options for movement, hobbies, and outings.

A Walk Score of 42 places Windsor Oaks in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Facility Direct Line (515) 233-0383
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 #108 / 220Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 108th 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.
42 / 100

About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety Features24-hour keyed access, call light chain in bedroom and bathroom

Additional Services

7 services
Lawn and Landscaping Care
Maintenance
Handyman Services
Home and Mail Checks During Absence
Member Services Staff
Fire and Liability Insurance for Property
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Admission CriteriaMust be 55 or older, financially qualified, and able to live independently or with help.
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Parking
Workshop
Wheelchair Accessible
Library
Clubhouse
Indoor Walking Track
Separate Locked Storage Areas
Activities
Exercise Classes
Games and Cards
Pool Tournaments
Excursions
Gardening
Woodworking
Music

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Sizes
800 - 1500 sq. ft
Room Types
1 Bedroom 2 BedroomFloor plans as listed by the community: Two Bedroom / Two Bath · Two Bedroom / One Bath
In-Room Features
Full-Size Kitchen With Appliances Walk-In Closets In-Unit Washer And Dryer (Select Units)

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Windsor Oaks

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Layout
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Layout
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Layout
2 bedroom
2 bedroom
Layout

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to Windsor Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Ames

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.
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.
Northcrest Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 76
Rank #84 / 163
No
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 44
Rank #131 / 220
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 15
Rank #89 / 130
48.4%
Facility 48.4%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #101 / 153
-3
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Riverside Manor
IL
Ames
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 76
Rank #98 / 163
No
45
Facility 45
IA AVG 44
Rank #98 / 220
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Green Hills Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 76
Rank #103 / 163
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 44
Rank #181 / 220
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 15
Rank #7 / 130
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #58 / 153
A+14
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 5
Rank #45 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Northridge Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames (Somerset)
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 76
Rank #142 / 163
Yes
44
Facility 44
IA AVG 44
Rank #102 / 220
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 15
Rank #67 / 130
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #14 / 153
A+16
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 5
Rank #64 / 153
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #117 / 153
Windsor Oaks
IL
Ames-Yes
42
Facility 42
IA AVG 44
Rank #108 / 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

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Windsor Oaks is located in Ames, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor Oaks

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Windsor Oaks in a walkable area?
Windsor Oaks has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 Are pets allowed at Windsor Oaks?
Yes, Windsor Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.
03 What is the best email address for Windsor Oaks?
The team at Windsor Oaks can be reached at info@windsoroaksseniors.com.
04 Does Windsor Oaks operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Windsor Oaks is registered as a non-profit.
05 Are there photos of Windsor Oaks?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Windsor Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Windsor Oaks provide?
Windsor Oaks offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Windsor Oaks?
Windsor Oaks is located at 1100 Adams St, Ames, IA 50010.
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