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Independence Village of Ankeny
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ankeny, IA
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Independence Village of Ankeny

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ankeny, IA
1275 Sw State St, Ankeny, IA 50023 View map
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Overview of Independence Village of Ankeny

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Operating for 14 years, Independence Village of Ankeny is a small assisted living and memory care community in the Prairie Trail neighborhood of Ankeny, Iowa. About 2.3 miles from the city center, and with 20 beds arranged in a two-story building, the home offers an intimate residential setting where each occupant can receive personalized attention. The facility provides flexible housing options in studios and one and two-bedroom units, letting families select the layout that best suits their loved one’s preferences and lifestyle needs. It maintains a steady 70 percent occupancy rate, with 14 residents currently living on-site. This smaller scale fosters closer staff-resident relationships and a calmer environment versus larger communities, which captivates families wanting a more homely ambiance.

The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 25, so the location is somewhat walkable, with a few nearby services reachable on foot, though most errands need transportation. This setting suits residents and families who prefer a more serene and residential area. Independence Village’s approach encourages occupants to maintain independence wherever possible, helping them feel empowered and engaged with their surroundings. The pet-friendly community welcomes cats and dogs into spacious units, a major benefit for residents who find companionship and comfort in animals. Dining is chef-prepared with resident choice and attention to dietary restrictions, ensuring nutrition and enjoyment at each meal. Daily life includes activities tailored to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit, like movie nights and wellness events spanning manicures and mimosas. The facility provides 24-hour care and response services, 24/7 assistance with medication and mobility for occupants managing memory loss, and executive director Sydney Petersen’s personalized support.

A Better Business Bureau rating of A+ mirrors Independence Village of Ankeny’s business practices and complaint history.

Facility Direct Line (515) 963-4000
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 20 Rank #285 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 285th out of 289 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #129 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 129th out of 232 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
14 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #229 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 229th out of 302 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
25 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #101 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 101st out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
75% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Iowa average: 61.5%
Occupied beds
15 / 20
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 19, 2012
ExpirationJanuary 19, 2028
CountyPolk
License NumberS0326
Year Opened01/19/2012

Ownership & Operating Entity

Independence Village of Ankeny is administered by Sydney Petersen.

Contact Information

Email sydney.petersen@independencevillages.com
Fax5156392130

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (219% above)
• Violations per inspection (56% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (18% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 2226.8 This facility has 18% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 26.8).↓ 18% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 226.9 This facility has 219% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (22 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 219% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.81.8 This facility has 56% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 56% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 812.7 This facility has had 37% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (8 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 37% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 414 / 495 / 600 - 760 / 772 - 932 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Independence Village of Ankeny

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ankeny's city center to Independence Village of Ankeny'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.
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.
Rock Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ankeny
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 73
Rank #9 / 289
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 45
Rank #188 / 302
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #149 / 232
 44.1% -7
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Suites of Ankeny
AL
CCRC
IL
Ankeny
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 73
Rank #126 / 289
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 18
Rank #145 / 232
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #180 / 259
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #35 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Mill Pond
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 73
Rank #158 / 289
Yes
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 45
Rank #254 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #71 / 232
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #7 / 259
-18
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #140 / 265
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #180 / 265
Edencrest at Kettlestone
AL
IL
MC
Waukee (Boone Township)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 73
Rank #225 / 289
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 45
Rank #289 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #214 / 232
 25.0% -4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #35 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Independence Village of Ankeny
AL
MC
Ankeny (Prairie Trail)
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 73
Rank #285 / 289
Yes
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 45
Rank #229 / 302
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 18
Rank #129 / 232
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #101 / 259
A+8
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #203 / 265
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #210 / 265

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Independence Village of Ankeny is located in Ankeny, 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).
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Village of Ankeny

What neighborhood is Independence Village of Ankeny in?

Independence Village of Ankeny is in the Prairie Trail neighborhood of Ankeny.

Is Independence Village of Ankeny in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Ankeny has a walk score of 25. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Independence Village of Ankeny?

According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Ankeny's license number is S0326.

When does Independence Village of Ankeny's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Ankeny's license expires on January 19, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Ankeny?

Independence Village of Ankeny's occupancy is 75%.

How long has Independence Village of Ankeny been in business?

Independence Village of Ankeny has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Independence Village of Ankeny?

Yes, Independence Village of Ankeny allows residents to bring their pets.

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