Independence Village of Ankeny
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
4.6
(23 reviews)
"The apartments are spacious. They have an executive chef, the food is good. There are numerous activities to join in...."
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1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
4.6
(23 reviews)
"The apartments are spacious. They have an executive chef, the food is good. There are numerous activities to join in...."
READ MORE3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My father and I visited Rock Creek with Ashley. Ashley is an awesome lady. She treated us like family as soon as we walked in the door. Answered all questions we had and offered many ideas and food for thought. The room she showed us was much nicer ..."
READ MORE1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA, 50021
4.1
(12 reviews)
"We're waiting to move into Mill Pond Senior Living, they have so much to offer, and it's a big complex. No one compares to them, they have lots of activities, and they put out a monthly schedule. It has a nice atmosphere. They have movie nights. The ..."
READ MORE455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My dad was at Edencrest at Siena Hills for over a year. We really liked the staff. The apartments were very nice. They had a full-size refrigerator and a microwave. It was like a kitchen, but without the stove. It was very nice. They had a one-bedr..."
READ MORE420 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Suites of Ankeny was very nice. The rooms were a good size. They have a cleaning service if you want them to come in. They have three meals a day. The lady watching the front desk took me around and she was very nice. It seemed like a very nice, calm..."
READ MORE5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA, 50322
4.4
(26 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Bickford of Urbandale. We chose it because it just felt right. It has a really homey feel, and all the staff I met are always very kind. The staff members just seem to fit her needs. They're very sweet. It seems like a really..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50023
4.7
(12 reviews)
"We've decided to keep my mom at 3801 Grand. Our experience has been wonderful. They have a very caring and very attentive staff. They check in on her frequently to make sure everything is OK. If she actually misses a meal, the cook calls my mom and a..."
READ MORE3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
4.4
(15 reviews)
"The rooms are very nice and the food is great. The staff is really friendly...."
READ MORE6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131
4.7
(4 reviews)
"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 lik..."
READ MORE2555 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my parents to Village Assisted Living two years ago and have been very pleased with the care they have received. The facility had only been opened for a short time when they moved there. Their apartment is beautiful and the staff is very c..."
READ MORE5921 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at McAuley Terrace is perfect, very friendly, very open, and very helpful. The condition of the rooms is great. My mother-in-law is in a studio, which seems to meet all her needs. It's very clean and everything is working in good shape. It'..."
READ MORE2910 East 16th Street,, Des Moines, IA, 50316
4.2
(8 reviews)
"We chose The Gardens at Luther Park for my husband because of the price, convenience, and location. It's beautiful, and I love it. The staff is great, and very helpful. The food looks good, though I haven't tried any. They have all kinds of outings, ..."
READ MORE5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131
4.1
(9 reviews)
"We tour Martina Place in Johnston Iowa and we actually love the place! My parents are happy since they moved in and I will definitely recommend Martina Place to others. I find Martina Place very nice and accommodating. ..."
READ MORE3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50310
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is very good with the residents and takes very good care of them. They call me with the slightest issue. It could be cleaner, as my grandfather sat in a room in which he had peed in the corner for about an hour before someone came to help h..."
READ MOREIowa’s Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division, licenses assisted living facilities in Ankeny and throughout the state. The department defines the scope of care facilities must provide and enforces rules related to care planning, staffing and staff training, nutrition services and recreational activities.
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In Ankeny, assisted living residents pay $4,803 per month for care and housing.
Assisted living facilities in Ankeny charge monthly median rates of $4,803, which is several hundred dollars over the Iowa norm of $4,367 and the national average of $4,500. West of Ankeny in Cedar Rapids, rates are a little lower at $4,748 per month, and in Ames, located about 25 miles north of Ankeny, care costs are more economical at $4,655. In Waterloo, fees come in about $240 lower than in Ankeny, and in Iowa City, care costs are about $400 less.
Ankeny
$4,803
Iowa
$4,367
United States
$4,500
Iowa City
$4,410
Ames
$4,655
Waterloo
$4,567
Cedar Rapids
$4,748
With rates of $4,803 per month, assisted living is an economically priced long-term care solution compared to other senior care options. Seniors in residential facilities pay about $1,000 less than those who obtain private in-home care or home health care services. Nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical supervision and services, is even costlier at $7,148. Only adult day health care is more affordable than assisted living at $1,517 per month. Â
In-Home Care
$5,815
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,803
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Note: Data for Ankeny was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Des Moines, was used instead.
Qualifying seniors in Ankeny may apply to receive financial assistance through the Medicaid 1915 (c) Elderly Waiver program. Seniors who qualify for Supplemental Security Income may also receive the optional state supplement to help cover the cost of their care. Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Ankeny and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ankeny, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Ankeny Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
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John J
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
The apartments are spacious. They have an executive chef, the food is good. There are numerous activities to join in.
Provider response
Hi John, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the spacious apartments, delicious food, and various activities we offer. Ensuring your satisfaction is...
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LeeAnna Love
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
My dad has an amazing apartment. Very spacious for just him. Food was just like at home. The staff are amazing with him an so caresmatic.
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Marci
5.0
Review of Rock Creek Senior Living
My father and I visited Rock Creek with Ashley. Ashley is an awesome lady. She treated us like family as soon as we walked in the door. Answered all questions we had and offered many ideas and...
Provider response
Thank you so much for leaving this review, we will share it with Ashley!!