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.
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About this community
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 800 - 1500 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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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-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.
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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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| Northcrest Community | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ames | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
76
Rank
#86 / 165 | No |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
43
Rank
#132 / 222 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
15
Rank
#94 / 131 |
48.4%
Facility
48.4%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#96 / 154 | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| Riverside Manor | IL | Ames | 59
Facility
59
IA AVG
76
Rank
#100 / 165 | No |
45
Facility
45
IA AVG
43
Rank
#99 / 222 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Green Hills Retirement Community | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Ames | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
76
Rank
#105 / 165 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
43
Rank
#182 / 222 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
15
Rank
#7 / 131 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#54 / 154 | A+ | 14 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
6
Rank
#38 / 155 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
1
Rank
#130 / 155 |
| Northridge Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ames (Somerset) | 38
Facility
38
IA AVG
76
Rank
#144 / 165 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IA AVG
43
Rank
#103 / 222 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
15
Rank
#68 / 131 |
94.7%
Facility
94.7%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#12 / 154 | A | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6
Rank
#57 / 155 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
1
Rank
#119 / 155 |
| Windsor Oaks | IL | Ames | - | Yes |
42
Facility
42
IA AVG
43
Rank
#109 / 222 | 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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Independent Living in Iowa
Windsor Oaks is located in Ames, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor Oaks
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.
Are pets allowed at Windsor Oaks?
Yes, Windsor Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Windsor Oaks?
The team at Windsor Oaks can be reached at info@windsoroaksseniors.com.
Are there photos of Windsor Oaks?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Windsor Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Windsor Oaks provide?
Windsor Oaks offers Independent Living.
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.




