Assisted Living Communities in Ames, IA

"Edencrest at Green Meadows was a new facility in a beautiful environment. I felt that it had adequate open spaces. The programming seemed to be very good, especially for the memory care unit, which was the unit we were especially interested in. I liked the overall setup of the facility and felt that it would be a very homey place. They had assisted living and memory care."

"Bickford of Urbandale was well laid-out and easy-to-follow building. Everybody seemed friendly. The apartments seemed nice. They had a good view out of their window, a nice landscape, wildlife birds, and small creatures like that. The rooms were small."

"I had visited several times over the years. The place was always spotless. It had a very clean and neat rooms. Very large hallways, which was great. You would always see some elderly around. Wither it be playing cards, solving puzzles, or watching a group movie there always seemed to be something going on which is fantastic. I imagine it must get terrible boring without activates running all the time. The rooms where my grandparents stayed were huge. The also provided extremely large bathrooms which is always nice. The staff was always friendly. Every time I went they always seemed so happy to help out. (Of course they are paid to do this, but it was nice nonetheless) Overall the place was great. I always enjoyed visiting and when I end up retiring I would love to live in a place like that. "

"We toured Edencrest at Tuscany for my in-laws. Our overall experience was just what we expected. We met with Kevin, and he explained and showed us what it was all about. He also showed us two options that were available and told us about the 2-bedrooms. Both options were wonderful. It was a nice facility, brand new. I liked all of the services that they were going to provide. It made me feel like they would be safe. Even though they were in independent living, they would provide the call button if they needed something right away. It was not free of charge. But, in the end, that made me feel secure, even though they were going to be independent living. The rooms had lots of light. They had a beautiful balcony off of the living room and sliders that led to the balcony. The kitchen was very roomy and would be easy for them to navigate around even for those with issues with walking or a walker. Their kitchen was just about as big as my kitchen in our current home, so, it was very nice. The closet space was roomy with plenty of room for their personal items. It had an in-service laundry room that was right above the kitchen. It was like the brochure says, beautiful."

"The rooms are very nice and the food is great. The staff is really friendly."

Edencrest at Timberline, located at 14001 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale, Iowa, offers a comprehensive range of senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. This vibrant community is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where residents can thrive, supported by a team committed to personalized care. As part of the Edencrest family, Timberline upholds a standard of excellence in senior living. Residents at Edencrest at Timberline enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. The community features a beauty and barber shop, spa, fitness room, and beautifully landscaped gardens and patios for relaxation and socialization. For those who enjoy staying active, there are opportunities for gardening, yoga, music, games, book clubs, arts and crafts, and off-site excursions. Dining options are diverse, with in-room kitchens and kitchenettes, a communal dining room offering shared meals, room service, and accommodations for special diets such as diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian. Residents also benefit from housekeeping and maid services, laundry facilities for linens and clothing, and both resident and guest parking. Transportation services are available for appointments and outings, ensuring residents maintain their independence and connection to the broader community. Edencrest at Timberline is proud to offer a 5% lifetime discount to veterans, retired firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, recognizing their service and commitment. The community is conveniently located just half a mile west of Des Moines Christian School, providing easy access to local attractions and amenities. With a focus on creating a secure, homelike environment, Edencrest at Timberline ensures that each resident's needs are met with compassion and professionalism, fostering a sense of belonging and peace of mind for both residents and their families. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Health Facility Database

"My mother has moved into Ramsey Village. The employees there are very helpful and extremely friendly. They know all their residents and they treat them all with respect. They appear to have, and have so far after the first week, been able to provide her with the care, both physical and emotional, that she needed. The atmosphere is excellent. From the medical attention she gets from the nurses and the doctor, shower support, to the aides that assist in dining and nutrition, they've been excellent. They understand that there's a settling in period of time and that they work to make the transition from a home owner to a tenant in an assisted living facility. Her apartment is nice and comfortable. It has all the things she needs for assisted living. The roast chicken was delicious. They were a bargain at the five-star level."

"My mother-in-law moved to Northridge Village. The food is very good and they have a wide variety. It was well-prepared and very tasty. The building I think is seven years old. It's very clean, very well-maintained, and has big windows in the apartments, and nice big open hallways. There's a lot of activities to do. They have a concierge which is very helpful, a big dining room for independent living, and a separate one for assisted living and skilled nursing. There's something offered almost every day except Sundays, but they have people come in to do music. They have a full-time activity person who just arranges all kinds of things, whether it's adult coloring or games, puzzles, or outings, and people coming in to do travelogs. They've always got something going on, like parties and exercise classes. I'm very impressed with the staff. I think it's a good value, especially for the people who can participate in a lot of the activities."

"We toured The Rose of Ames. I was pleasantly surprised. The rooms and dining area were nice. The coordinator was very helpful with figuring out financial stuff and everything. They were helpful and nice, giving us all the information we needed. I did check the dining area. My mom knows a couple of people who live out there, so they vouched for the food. They have a craft room and a movie room where people watch movies, like a theater room. They have another room on another floor for playing cards and games and stuff like that."

"I checked out Ballard Creek for my mom. It was very clean, they have very friendly staff, it's small so they knew everybody's name. They have activities that they do, there's a chapel, there's a game room, there's a beauty salon there. People can come and go as they choose. They provide three meals a day for 'em. They have snacks, they have a kind of party room for if you want to, like, have a birthday party or something there, they have sidewalks outside so you can walk outside. A few of their units also have patios. It was very nice, very clean, and everybody was very friendly. They said food is all homemade meals."

"I toured Windsor Manor Nevada. They do a lot of activities even while this stuff is going on; they masked up and go to the community room, and sit a distance away from each other. They'll do their crafts, they do baking, they do specialty field trips for different things, and they really do a lot to keep them active and engaged. There are nice, little apartments; they have a separate bedroom, and they have a bathroom, and sitting room. They have kitchenettes but no stoves because they have their own dining room to use, and their meals are provided for them which everyone says it's really, really good food. The director knew just about anything you could possibly ask her, and if not, she knew exactly who to ask to get that information."

"Bethany Manor is really good, and they got a lot of really good helping staff. It's a new addition on to the building there, and it's a brand new and nice building. My wife is with another occupant, and their room is a pretty good size and plenty big enough. They have a couple of physical therapy rooms and different exercise things. They have dieticians and people checking and testing how my wife is able to swallow different food which she won't have trouble swallowing. There's a nurse practitioner who can prescribe medications, take blood, and take it down the lab to be tested. "

"My husband's aunt will be moving into Timberland Village ALF. It was beautiful. It was spotless. The residents that we happened to pass in the hall were all very cordial and very excited that someone new was moving in, so it was very nice. The room was very nice. "

"Madrid Home for the Aged was willing to take my mother in the condition she was in. It's a very caring community. They were also aware of her financial situation and they're willing to work with us on that. They also have the extended care that she will need up until the hospice and respite care. And they were just very good to work with on our levels. "