Independent Living Communities in Altoona, IA

"Woodlands Creek was a very nice place, but it wasn’t in the right location for us, and it was expensive. We liked the rooms. They have a lot of activities and continued to send us invitations for different things they have going on. "

"Independence Village of Waukee was a very nice facility. The staff seemed very nice as well. They have individual apartments, which were very nice. It was out of our price range though. My mother-in-law needs Medicaid right away, and it takes a couple of years before they're able to accept Medicaid. It's a big place, so I didn't see as much interaction with everyone, but they all seemed very friendly and nice. They had salon services and a library. They had many different amenities. They had snacks available. The dining area was almost set up like a restaurant."

"We visited the independent living community of Edencrest at Tuscany in Altoona. The facility itself was great, and the apartment that we were looking at actually had a nice balcony, which would have been nice. For activities, they combined independent living with assisted living. They're a very beautiful place to go to, but just a little further away from all of our kids when I want to see them, so we decided to go somewhere else. They have a one-on-one exercise area and underground parking. They're also newer, and the staff members were always very lovely."

"The location of Prairie Vista Village is ideal for me because it's close to two of my sons and I like that the home has a patio, which I like having in my apartment. I like the idea that there are two meals a day included in the rent. The rent was affordable to me and there's a garage. The apartment that I will be in has two bedrooms with a full kitchen and laundry (a washer and dryer). The rooms are all quite spacious, larger than the rooms in the house that I'm living in now. There's lots of light in the rooms. The living room has large windows on two sides and the bedroom also has a large window and lots of closet space. The lady who gave the tour was very, very bright, and very intelligent, and she answered all of my questions exactly the way I wanted to satisfy my curiosity. She was very nice. They have an area where people can plant plants in the summertime if they get the urge to do some gardening. There is a small area for that and there's a walking path around the building."

Vintage Cooperative of Altoona offers a maintenance-free alternative to home ownership that is uniquely different from other housing options. Featuring the finest in quality construction, our floor plans and common areas are thoughtfully designed keeping the needs of those on the plus side of 55 in mind. Read on and discover why Vintage Cooperative of Altoona is more than just a building…it’s a Lifestyle!

Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, located at 6151 Martha Miller Drive in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is a premier senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. Nestled in the Rising Sun neighborhood, this community provides a serene environment designed to cater to the diverse needs of its residents. The community features 70 thoughtfully designed apartment homes, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities such as fitness centers, gathering spaces, and on-site barber shops, all aimed at enhancing their quality of life. Additional conveniences include housekeeping services, laundry facilities for both linens and personal clothing, and resident transportation services. For leisure and engagement, Edencrest offers activities like music sessions, games, book clubs, yoga classes, gardening, arts and crafts, and off-site excursions. Dining options are flexible, with in-room kitchenettes, a communal dining room offering shared meals, room service, and accommodations for special dietary needs, including diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian diets. Edencrest at Pleasant Hill is managed by Highmark Senior Living, a subsidiary of Hubbell Realty Company, ensuring a high standard of care and operations. The community's location offers residents easy access to walking trails, golf courses, parks, and a variety of restaurants, providing ample opportunities for recreation and socialization. With its comprehensive services and prime location, Edencrest at Pleasant Hill stands as a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors seeking a vibrant community. 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

"The Shores at Pleasant Hill assisted living facility was one of the places we saw while looking in the region for our great aunt. The exterior was designed like a hotel or resort, with nicely appointed and beautifully landscaped greenery overlooking nearby Copper Creek Lake. Some of the seniors maintain the garden. The lobby was clean and fresh with very nice staff to greet us. We first saw the fitness center which had well maintained equipment and ample rooms. They also had daily classes and the residents could safely navigate the lovely patio grounds with adequate supervision as necessary. Their library was impressive, with many good books and games. They also offer Internet access. They also have a convenient salon, Internet cafe and work spaces for various hobbies and crafts. The meal menus all had healthy food options for all kinds of diets. The dining room was quite nice, with plenty of space. The food we saw looked and smelled delicious. Healthy snacks are offered all day and into the evening, as well as whenever residents request them. The living spaces were generous, with several different floor plans to choose from and the safety of the residents is assured at all times. The residents are taken to many interesting events in the region -- to take advantage of the many cultural activities. The many planned outings feature everything from book readings and discussions to the arts, and visits to local museums, galleries, film and theater. This is a full service senior community with a very attentive staff -- and we could see how anyone would really enjoy living in this environment. "

"My grandmother moved into Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing. She's been there for over a month now. The lady that I had spoken to was very helpful. It is like a family there. I go, and I eat supper with my grandmother every day. I get to know the people that my grandmother is getting to know, so that's kind of like one big, happy family. They've been very open. They're very clean. You don't smell anything at all. It's bright and happy. It's exactly what we needed for my grandmother. They have a salon, so they can get their hair done. They take them out on outings once a week. They go to lunch or a movie. They do what they can for the residents who want to do that. We didn't have a TV for my grandmother for probably 3 or 4 days, so one of the nurses would take her out into a room and turn the TV on so that she had at least a TV to watch when she wanted to watch it. They were accommodating to her until we got all of her furniture moved in. They just kind of go above and beyond. The food is pretty good. It's more home-cooked and not frozen. There are places that are cheaper, but those cheaper places are not as nice."

"Luther Park Apartments is very clean, very beautiful, and they keep it very well designed and updated everywhere. They have lovely apartments. The people who manage it are very friendly and easy to get along with. They provide free breakfast for everyone and there's free coffee all day long. They have pizza parties occasionally for the residents. It's a really nice community. Everyone seems to get along. They have a bus that takes people to the store and different places they need to go. They have an activity room with a pool and there are people playing cards on each floor. They buy their food downstairs. They have tables upstairs where they put together puzzles, and they have a room with exercise machines and computers. They're good at keeping people updated, and they have speakers that come for those who are interested. My mother was a resident for several years. We really like the staff and they have very good food."

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"My husband and I live at Scottish Rite Park. We have been here for 10 years, so this is home for us. We are in an independent living situation, but adjacent to us in the building, we have health care, memory care, and assisted living. So it's a full continuum of care. The community is well organized. They're sensitive to elderly needs. Good communication, good food. It's an excellent community. We've been very, very thankful to be here. It was where we would have wanted my brother to be initially, but they have only a limited assisted living unit. But it has priority to those who come from their independent living units, so there's quite a waiting list for assisted living, so my brother was not able to come here. The food is excellent. They have a good chef. There's variety and adaptation to people's needs. The building was built in the 1970s, but they are constantly updating. Right now, they're updating our water system so that we have a more balanced water system in regard to the heat and cold and so forth of the water. They're constantly working. It was built by the Masonic Group of Des Moines. You don't have to be a masonic member to live here, but it was established in the 1970s by the Masons and they've done a good job of keeping the facility in beautiful condition."

"The rooms at Sage Independence were nice. The place was neat and the people were friendly. We didn't try any of their food or anything like that, but the facilities were very nice, and the location was very good. Connie, our representative, was very nice. My wife liked the location because it was close to a lot of things that she was interested in. It was a five also for the cleanliness part. Any time you wanted a ride anywhere, say to the grocery store, the doctor's office, or the movie theater, they would provide transportation to and from them. That was one good thing about Sage that some of the others don't offer."

"I visited Martina Place. It's a Catholic place, so they did have religious activities for their residents. It's very new and very lovely. It also seemed very clean. The staff was very helpful too. They have this pod level system wherein they have small groups of 10 rooms around a small dining area. Each little area is separate from others. The idea is you wouldn't have these long hallways. When we were there, we didn't see anybody out. It was 1:30 in the afternoon though. "

"I was at The Cottages at Johnston Commons. They call them little cottages. They are like little homes and I only rented there. Your garage was attached to your home. I really did like living there. I'm wearing something around my neck so if there is a problem and I fall or something, the beep will go off and somebody will come and help me. They've got several places that they have two cottages on one side and two cottages on the other side, but if you rent a two-bedroom place, you get a two-car garage. It's very convenient across the street from the library. A lot of people have lived there for a long time. They're brand new. I was the first person to be in my little apartment. I was there 14 years and I was very happy with it. The cottages are covered with cement bricks on the outside, but you have your garage attached, and it has remote on it. They want you to keep your place nice and neat. I had no problems living there and I never missed a payment for rent. You get a complete kitchen. They have a community room that you can rent and I usually rented it at Christmastime. They have a small exercise area. If you wanted something fixed, you had to actually do it online and tell them what was wrong. They insist on keeping the facility and the yard outside clean and neat because in Johnston, they want to keep their town clean and neat. If you put something on your patio that they don't like, you are forced to take it down. They don't really have any activities. You can go in and have a birthday party or you can go and play your own bingo, but they don't provide it. Once in a while, they will have an ice cream thing or whatever and you're welcome to go there. They're very nicely done on the inside. You get a stove, a microwave and a nice-sized kitchen. I did so much baking in that place. When I started there, I paid $165. When I left there, I paid almost $2000. They raise their rent and it's not low. All in all, it was a very nice place to live. If you want to live someplace where you don't have to go up and down the hallways or whatever, that's a good place because they're all individual doors."