Windsor Oaks
Windsor Oaks
Windsor Oaks independent living community offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home. Life in the retirement home means a life of convenience and flexibility because management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Windsor Oaks is an excellent community that has proven to be an exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.
The tight-knit community excels at cultivating individual-focused senior living that fosters growth and independence in a nurturing environment. Residents can immerse themselves in amenities such as home-cooked meals, recreational activities, enriching programs, and ADLs.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #283 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Secured Perimeter
Safety Features24-hour keyed access, call light chain in bedroom and bathroom
Admission CriteriaMust be 55 or older, financially qualified, and able to live independently or with help.
Minimum Age55
Patio
Courtyard
Parking
Workshop
Provisions For Walking
Kitchens
Activities
Specific ProgramsSocials, Gardening, Woodworking, Music, Arts, Library, Exercise Classes, Games, Cards, Pool Tournaments, Excursions
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 800 - 1500 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Windsor Oaks
Places of interest near Windsor Oaks
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to Windsor Oaks'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 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Northridge Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ames | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
72
Rank
#170 / 403 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#486 / 504 | - | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
19
Rank
#187 / 285 | 63.2% | A | 6 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 295 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 295 |
| Northcrest Community | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ames | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
72
Rank
#190 / 403 | No |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
47
Rank
#323 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#233 / 285 | 50.0% | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 295 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 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 |
| Northridge Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ames (Somerset) | 38
Facility
38
IA AVG
72
Rank
#350 / 403 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IA AVG
47
Rank
#268 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
19
Rank
#187 / 285 | 94.7% | A | 15 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 295 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#232 / 295 |
| Windsor Oaks | IL | Ames | - | Yes |
42
Facility
42
IA AVG
47
Rank
#283 / 504 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor Oaks
Is Windsor Oaks in a walkable area?
Windsor Oaks has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Windsor Oaks?
Yes, Windsor Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Windsor Oaks?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Windsor Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Windsor Oaks?
Windsor Oaks is located at 1100 Adams St, Ames, IA 50010.
What is the phone number of Windsor Oaks?
(515) 233-0383 will put you in contact with the team at Windsor Oaks.
Does Windsor Oaks provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Windsor Oaks 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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