The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Polk County, IA for 2024

"We did sign up with Holiday Illahee Hills. We chose it because of the price and location. We liked everything about it. Excellent staff. Excellent food. They have a game room, pub, communal rooms, and a library. They have a lot of nice things. It was..."

"We like Holiday Beaverdale Estates very, very much. We liked that everything was included like the toilet paper, towels, and sheets. Those are all included, as well as all the amenities and the regular stuff that you look for. It's just amazing. The ..."

"We toured Ramsey Village. The tour was very nice. The staff were very helpful. I like that it's a continuing care facility in that they have independent, assisted, and skilled care, and the transition from one level to the next would be easy and seam..."

"3801 Grand is in the same neighborhood that I would like to be in. It isn't as large as a community. It has 38 residents so it seemed like a very friendly community. The input that I was getting from talking to the administrator was very receptive an..."

"I was very impressed with my tour at Elite Lodge of Ashworth. They do everything possible to keep people there in terms of meeting their needs. When we toured, somebody asked about a different table to do a puzzle on because they had a glass table an..."

"I toured Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing. The lady during the tour was good. There was nothing outstanding with the facility, but there was nothing wrong with it, too. It was just a normal independent living area. It seemed like a clean, safe..."

"I like a couple of things at Connect55+ Ankeny. The rent was half of what I have at my current facility, they have full-sized appliances and sinks, and the residents are so friendly and so ready to invite me to join in things. I felt tremendous joy t..."

"Glen Meadows Retirement is West Des Moines, Iowa’s premier independent living community. The community comprises 119 apartments for adults 5..."

"My father was at Woodlands Creek Retirement Community. He was in a two-bedroom independent apartment. The apartments were completely redone between residents, so everything was new and fresh. It was set up wonderfully. Their fees were reasonable, and..."

"Our experience with Kennybrook Village has been a blessing. The apartments are cozy and the facility is so well kept! The staff is clearly passionate about what they do and truly care about their residents. So many fun "field trips" and activities of..."

"Walnut Ridge wasn't in the same neighborhood that I was used to and enjoyed living in, but the person I met there was very, very good and followed up with me. The rooms looked satisfactory. The dining area looked good. I liked that they had a continu..."

"I loved Edencrest at Beaverdale. It will accommodate my brother-in-law. He wants a single bedroom with a door on it so he can open the door and have these other two little living spaces. It's a little more secure than the other place, the same distan..."

"I had a tour and was able to see two units. Very spacious, huge closets, full kitchen and also stackable washer/dryer units. The rooms are nearly the same size as my main floor and exactly what I would want. Meals are not provided but all utili..."

"Grand Living at Tower Place was a very nice place, very elegant, and very chic. The staff was good, professional, upscale, and had smiles on all their faces. It's spotless, just like a five-star hotel...."

"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 af..."

"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-bedroo..."

"My mother-in-law is in Cedar Ridge Village. It's a very nice facility. It's not very institutional when you walk in. It seems more like an apartment building. The people there seem very caring, and they like to be there and do their job. Their reside..."

"Edgewater, A WesleyLife Community, is beautiful. It's lovely. Wonderful food, good floor plans, and nice staff. The facilities are great. They have all the high-end facilities, like movie theater projection stuff and computer availability. You got ev..."

"Bishop Drumm Retirement Center was very nice, but it was very expensive. It's a buy in and I'm not ready for that. I would recommend it. It's very pretty and very clean. The rooms were very well appointed, but a little small. They had a good activiti..."

"i am a resident at Copper Shores Village & LOVE living here, there is always something to do for activities, spiritual health, physical & mental wellbeing, they keep us well fed & active (body & mind). The atmosphere is friendly & welcoming from th..."