Vintage Cooperative of Ames

Q: What is the phone number of Vintage Cooperative of Ames?

(515) 232-2143 will put you in contact with the team at Vintage Cooperative of Ames.

Q: Is Vintage Cooperative of Ames Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Vintage Cooperative of Ames is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Vintage Cooperative of Ames

Vintage Cooperative of Ames is a 55+ independent living community in Ames, IA, that features thoughtfully furnished apartments. Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home. Recreational programs, maintenance services, and convenient amenities are also available, so residents have a hassle-free living. With its carefully curated amenities, the community ensures residents can maintain their independence.

Educational programs, social events, and hobby groups provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. Residents can also relax and maintain holistic wellness, as a fitness center, a cafe, and a library are available. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Ames, residents have a stress-free retirement. This independent living community has top-notch amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Iowa.

(515) 232-2143

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Vintage Cooperative of Ames

Independent Living

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Vintage Cooperative of Ames

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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).

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

5.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Ames's city center to Vintage Cooperative of Ames's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.34 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy)

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What is the phone number of Vintage Cooperative of Ames?

(515) 232-2143 will put you in contact with the team at Vintage Cooperative of Ames.

Is Vintage Cooperative of Ames Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Vintage Cooperative of Ames is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.