Landmark Commons
Senior Living, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Waterloo

Landmark Commons

Senior Living, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Waterloo

Overview of Landmark Commons

Experience the best of your golden years at Landmark Commons, a distinguished community in Waterloo, IA, offering independent living. The community’s thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations, alongside housekeeping and maintenance, allow residents to feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also easily access their necessities with local amenities nearby.

A variety of wellness opportunities and leisure activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Managed by Christina Jurgensen

Nursing Home Administrator

Christina Jurgensen serves as the Nursing Home Administrator at Landmark Commons. She oversees the daily operations and ensures high-quality care within the nursing home community, demonstrating dedicated leadership and commitment to resident well-being.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Pool
Spa
Beauty Salon
Woodworking Shop
Restaurant-Style Dining
Bistro
Maintenance And Housekeeping Services
Friends And Fellowship Activities
Specific Programs55+ Living at Landmark Commons, Active Living at Friendship Village, Assisted Living or Memory Care, Skilled Nursing & Health Center, Lifecare at Friendship Village, Volunteer Opportunities, Childcare

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining and bistro available.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Landmark Commons

Independent Living Assisted Living

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Landmark Commons

Unit Plans
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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Iowa

Landmark Commons is located in Waterloo, 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).
IA

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

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterloo's city center to Landmark Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Landmark Commons

Is Landmark Commons in a walkable area?

Landmark Commons has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Landmark Commons have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Landmark Commons on this page.

Are there photos of Landmark Commons?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Landmark Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Landmark Commons?

Landmark Commons is located at 1400 Maxhelen Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50701.

What is the phone number of Landmark Commons?

(319) 296-7100 will put you in contact with the team at Landmark Commons.

Is Landmark Commons Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Landmark Commons is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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