Assisted Living Communities in Cedar Falls, IA

Welcome to Western Home! Two campuses in Cedar Falls offer you a choice in distinctive living. The legacy campus in our original location builds on the charm and character of historic downtown Cedar Falls, just a few blocks away. Nestled among tree-lined streets and next to recreational trails for walking and bicycling, residents enjoy a peaceful neighborhood with easy access to local restaurants, boutiques, services and churches. The downtown campus includes Willowwood independent living, Stanard Family Assisted Living and Martin Center, as well as the business office. South campus is 150 acres between South Main Street and the recently completed Prairie Parkway. The growth and expansion of our campus matches that of the surrounding neighborhood, where medical clinics, dental offices, banks, credit unions, bustling retail areas and restaurants are all nearby – a short walk or even shorter drive. South campus includes the independent living communities of Windgrace, Windermere, Windcove, Windridge and the soon-to-open Prairie Wind, plus Windhaven Assisted Living, Thalman Square Memory Support Assisted Living, and The Cottages for dementia care, plus nearly 200 villas and townhomes for active lifestyles .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

"Cedar Falls Health Care Center's staff is very caring, and they're taking good care of my father-in-law. The residents play bingo and do exercises by moving their arms. The staff treats the residents well, and they have three meals. The staff is taking care of his needs. The staff is very helpful, attentive, and caring. We were there one night, and they brought his supper to his room. "

"The tour we had at Birdee Cottage Assisted Living & Memory Care was good. It was very clean and had a very new feeling. The patio was very pretty. They've got some flowers and pumpkins. It was just very pleasant out there. We liked that it's kind of small and that it's family-oriented. The people seemed to be very nice. The staff who assisted us was very, very pleasant and knowledgeable. They could furnish the room for you if you want, or you can bring in your own stuff. The one thing that was kind of off putting is we didn't see any of the other residents around."

"My father has moved into The Rose of Waterloo last week. There is a monthly charge for that and then you get five emergency calls included with that monthly charge. They always wear the emergency pendant and there is a charge for that per month, too. If you need help with things, they have it all listed and what it would cost per hour to have that assistance. They have lunch and dinner seven days a week. There's always a nurse on site, 24/7. They have a calendar of activities like bingo, dominoes, and even some religious types of activities. They have a salon on site, and then they have a community room where a lot of the activities are held. They have a whirlpool bath, but you have to pay extra for that. All the rooms come with a microwave, a stove, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator. They are all 1-bedroom apartments, they don't have studios. They have outdoor parking all around the building and a good number of residents have cars. Some of the residents don't even use the lunches and dinners, so they'd have to do groceries or eat out for breakfast."

"I also went to Lakeview Lodge, and it had a lot of different things to offer. It has an aquarium, a theatre, and an ice cream parlor. The staff were very nice, too. "

"We haven't been able to go in and tour much of Rosewood Estates. We saw the place that we're moving into. Everybody was very friendly. I think it's a very pretty setting, and it's kind of set back but not on the hills exactly. The land is kind of down by the cornfields. It kind of feels like the country to us, so we will be happy there, I'm sure. We were showed the room and we picked it, but as far as taking us around and touring everything there, we just saw the main dining room, the kitchen, and some of the rooms on the second floor. But it wasn't a real tour because of COVID. The administrator and the lady we've been talking to there were both wonderful and friendly, and they have kept us abreast of things going on. We're all happy with it. We're going to get three meals a day there, and I've heard really good things about the food. We just kind of went straight through and went to the place that we picked, so we really didn't get to see a lot. I think we'll be happy there."

"I toured Willow Winds Assisted Living for myself. I was shown the bedroom, the large open dining area, a small library, and then a small room for sitting. I really didn't see much of the facility, and I was really disappointed with it. I did not feel comfortable with this place. The staff who gave me the tour was not very personable. I was just given a very brief explanation on things. Overall, the staff was not open and friendly. They also have no transportation for their residents."

"some staff fail to do their jobs. some staff fail to be nice. "

"My sister is in Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community. They haven't had COVID. From the help to the residents and everything, I have been very, very pleased so I can give them the very best rating. I find them very professional and very warm. My twin had to be taken to the hospital and the follow-up was very good. They keep me informed, and I only have positive things to say. They're four years old but very nice, very clean, and aesthetically pleasant. The cooks are outstanding, too. I only hear from staff, my twin, and the residents and they say the food is very good. I'm not familiar with all the activities my twin participates in. They have a calendar with monthly, daily, and weekly activities. I have been all over. Not only familiar with here, but other areas and all of them do the best they can, but we are deeply pleased with our choice."

"I am at Parker Place. They're good. It's roomy. I've got no complaint about the cleanliness and the staff. They are compassionate, concerned and they seem to be doing a good job, as far as I can tell. We have a library with books, games, and puzzles. We have an exercise class four days a week. We have a church service on Wednesdays. We have an activity nearly every day, a craft item, a baking item, or something like that. The food is good, well prepared, the servings are more than adequate, and it's nutritionally balanced."

"Arlington Place of Grundy Center is a very nice, clean community. They have very caring staff who check on my mother a lot and are very good. She likes the food and really likes that she doesn't have to cook anymore. They do some games a lot of the afternoons and also have music. Her room is very nice, and I think the place is very good. The price is pretty high, and I wish it's a little less."

"My family member was placed @ SHCC, had a lovely private room that was kept clean, meals were very good @ outset but fell below par when change in staff occurred. Meal menus (and guest dining) went downhill fast, to the point visitors were not WELCOME for holiday meals. Staff was caring and though many were sent from a staffing agency and employees were short in numbers, it was decent. The activities were very inclusive of all residents. Change in administrators became a door spinning dial. Then coVid came along. I had to forgo any form of visits which was crushing for our family and loved one. Several family visitation accommodations were suggested, absolutely none were implemented. I requested our loved one be included in frequent activities and was told forcing activities was illegal. The early deaths from pandemic included our loved one and we didn’t even so much as receive a sympathy card or online condolence. The Board of Directors needs an awakening to the main problems of the facility which would include replacement of a person to restore a reputation as a fine facility IMHO. After paying cash to the tune of $250K for a 3 yr stay, I feel entitled to complain and expect improvement."

"My mom lives in Parkview Assisted Living. It's excellent, they have Bingo, they take the residents out to eat, to a play or to watch musical, to doctors' appointments, and they'll pick up groceries and other stuff for them. They serve three meals a day, and there's a nurse on staff, but she's not there full time. It's a smaller facility, but it's a lot less expensive than most places."

"My dad is in Maple Manor Village for rehab. They are taking good care of him for the amount of staff that they have. Everybody's shorttaffed these days. All in all, I would say he's getting good care. I'm a little disappointed that they only do physical therapy once a day for about 30 minutes. It's up to him to push this button and have them come in and get him up to walk. It's a typical nursing home; it's sad. They were trying to do remodeling, and then the pandemic hit. At one point a few weeks ago, there were only like 24 residents, and there were three CNAs with one nurse on each shift. It stretches them a little thin too. He doesn't have any complaints about the food. The cook's takes pretty good care of dad. The reason why we want to get him out of there is because as of today, the rates went up. For moderate care, it's over $1000 a month. His rehab is covered by Medicare and his insurance, which is a wonderful thing. If he would be to become a full time resident, it would be 8000 a month. I think the staff try as hard as they can."