Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities

5313 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States
62.0 miles from city center
Description

Situated in tranquil neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA, Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities is an esteemed senior living community that provides a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled care. The community features spacious and convenient accommodations with two-floor plan options that cater to its residents’ preferences. In terms of memory care, a well-trained and compassionate team offers the utmost care and support needed by those with cognitive conditions.

Offering top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals that satisfy cravings and provide dietary needs. A lively calendar of social activities and life enrichment programs is also available carefully crafted and coordinated by a professional team. Here, life is celebrated in comfort and joy, making it a perfect place for seniors seeking an active lifestyle.

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Housing Options 2 Bed
Building Type Single-story

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Prairie Wind Independent Living at Western Home Communities
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Cedar Falls
2 Bed
N/A
No
Bickford of Cedar Falls
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Cedar Falls
2 Bed
N/A
Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
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.
  • Services: 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
  • 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.
  • Services: 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
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: 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
  • 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.
  • Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Elderly Waiver

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
IA NFCSP

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Iowa PACE

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

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Iowa SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: 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

Eligibility
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
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Community
Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
NEWALDAYA LIFESCAPES INC.
94.20%
135
2171
23136
17245
$16,550,756.00
$7,784,985.00
$13,625,344.00
CEDAR FALLS LUTHERAN HOME
0165465
THE SUITES AT WESTERN HOME COMM.
72.83%
92
2540
4750
23958
$16,044,774.00
$5,403,100.00
$9,557,761.00
TJADEN, TABITHA
0165622
WESTERN HOME COMMUNITIES
94.60%
50
163
8805
4242
$3,877,864.00
$2,343,269.00
$2,616,599.00
BEHN, MARLENE
0165508
PINNACLE SPECIALTY CARE
87.00%
100
2206
21916
6950
$13,203,347.00
$3,963,469.00
$4,765,503.00
ACKERSON, STEVEN
0165298
PREMIER ESTATES 511 LLC
42.56%
82
715
14816
554
$4,349,948.00
$2,537,729.00
$2,853,597.00
0165197

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