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Birdee Cottage AL and MC

Assisted Living Home
Birdee Cottage AL and MC Birdee Cottage AL and MC

Birdee Cottage AL and MC

Waterloo, IA 50701 View Map
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Overview of Birdee Cottage Al and Mc
Birdee Cottage is a family-owned assisted living and memory care facility located in Waterloo, IA. It offers personalized care and a home-like environment for residents, focusing on safety and comfort. The facility provides memory care services and home-cooked meals, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for individuals with memory loss.
(319) 300-5177
(319) 300-5177 director@birdeecottage.com

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 33

This home is administrated by Kim Meyer.

This home is owned by No Related Entities Found

Bed community size
33-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
License Date
November 16, 2021
License Expiration
November 17, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: S0455
County: Black Hawk

Ownership & operating entity

Birdee Cottage AL and MC is administrated by Kim Meyer.

Owner name: No Related Entities Found

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety Features: Camera safety system, grab handle bars, private bathrooms.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Memory Care
Independent Living

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Fax: 3193000000

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private bedrooms
grab handle bars
private bathrooms
camera safety system
home-cooked meals
snacks available
special diets accommodated.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
About Us, Amenities, Rooms & Rates, Testimonials, FAQ, Photo Gallery, Contact, Blog

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Home-cooked meals provided, with 3 meals daily and snacks available.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3
Special Diets
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Long-term care insurance

Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

4 visits/inspections

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Latest inspection

Date:September 16, 2025

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Address 4.5 miles from city center

Address Waterloo, IA 50701

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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