Connect55+ Ankeny

Q: Is Connect55+ Ankeny in a walkable area?

Connect55+ Ankeny has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: Are there photos of Connect55+ Ankeny?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Connect55+ Ankeny in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Connect55+ Ankeny?

Connect55+ Ankeny is located at 1225 SW 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023.

Q: What is the phone number of Connect55+ Ankeny?

(515) 348-1914 will put you in contact with the team at Connect55+ Ankeny.

Q: Is Connect55+ Ankeny Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Connect55+ Ankeny is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Connect55+ Ankeny

Live a blissful retirement at Connect55+ Ankeny, an outstanding community in Ankeny, IA, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community provides purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Here, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with on-site maintenance, laundry spaces, and plenty of convenient apartment features.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delightful restaurants and shops nearby, residents enjoy a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities also include a fitness center, a clubhouse, a multi-use room, a movie theater, and a spacious courtyard, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

(515) 348-1914

Walk Score: 40 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Minimum Age55

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Grill

Multi Use Room

Courtyard

Movie Theatre

Disposal Chutes

Clubhouse

Package Services

Maintenance On Site

Property Manager On Site

Starting Price$1,300 per month

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Beauty Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Connect55+ Ankeny

Independent Living

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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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

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.

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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Is Connect55+ Ankeny in a walkable area?

Connect55+ Ankeny has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Connect55+ Ankeny?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Connect55+ Ankeny in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Connect55+ Ankeny?

Connect55+ Ankeny is located at 1225 SW 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023.

What is the phone number of Connect55+ Ankeny?

(515) 348-1914 will put you in contact with the team at Connect55+ Ankeny.

Is Connect55+ Ankeny Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Connect55+ Ankeny is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.