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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

(855) 638-0838

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4.6

(26 reviews)

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
Top rated on Caring.com

2023, 2024

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Reviews of Independence Village of Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa

4.6

(26 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.7

  • Staff

    4.7

  • Food

    4.8

  • Activities

    4.3

  • Value

    4.6

Top rated on Caring.com

2023, 2024

MRS83

5

August 28, 2024

I am/was a resident of this facility

Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!

Provider Response

Hello, We’re so glad to have you as part of our community! Thank you for your review.

Karen

5

August 19, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We moved my mom here a month ago and I can't say enough wonderful things about Independence Village! I was so worried about how she would adjust after living on her own so long but she's doing better than ever! She loves the staff and they all know her and are so considerate and caring! She loves joining all the activities. They plan all kinds of things such as excercise, movies, crafts, games, therapy animals, and several outings each week that mom can do if she wants. They even had a fair and invited resident's families this last weekend. She enjoys the food, especially the fresh fruit. She loved the hot dogs from the fair! I love she is getting excercise, socialization, nutritious meals and staff are there to help her if needed. From our experience they strive to make the most out of the 1440 minutes each day dedicated to their residents! We are very glad mom lives here and want to thank you Independence Village for joining our family with yours!

Provider Response

Hi Karen, We’re thrilled to hear that your mom’s experience has been nothing short of amazing. Our team works hard to provide the best possible experience, and we’re glad it shows. If there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you!

Julie

5

August 15, 2024

I visited this facility

I went to the Independence Village of Ankeny. I like it a lot. It was very clean and everybody seemed very helpful to the residents and people that came in. It looked like they had a lot of, activities going on. People were busy doing those activities. They weren't just sitting there empty. The apartments that they showed looked inviting and nice. They looked large, too. These are one-bedroom apartments.

Provider Response

Hi Julie, Thank you for visiting our community! We’re glad you had the opportunity to explore what we have to offer. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to call us and ask to speak with our Community Specialist. Thank you!

John J

5

June 4, 2024

I visited this facility

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 our top priority, and we're excited about the opportunity to continue providing you with a wonderful experience. Thank you!

LeeAnna Love

5

May 13, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

Gerald

5

November 9, 2023

I visited this facility

I liked the cleanliness of Independence Village Ankeny as well as the spaciousness, and the courtesy of the staff. They were polite and knowledgeable. The structure of the building seemed to be built well.

Provider Response

Hi Gerald, Thank you for your kind words about Independence Village Ankeny! We take pride in maintaining a clean and spacious environment for our residents. Our staff is committed to providing excellent service and we appreciate your positive feedback.

A.J.W.

5

October 13, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I am the daughter of a current resident at Independence village. Making the move here was not something my dad wanted to do, but after visiting the facility and speaking with the staff and other residents, he revealed to me that this was a place he could call home. He has been here now for over 7 months and is not only found a community, but a family. His one room apartment is just perfect for him. It has all the amenities that he needs. I am frequently visiting him so no most of the staff and residents by name. The staff are very caring and concerned about the respect and dignity of its residents. My dad enjoys pet therapy, and I have frequently provided piano music for the residents. He was even on the Ankeny summerfest parade. There are many activities to choose from each day, with a wide variety of interest. This definitely has been a place that not only my dad can call home, but that as his family, we can come in and feel like we are a part of the community at Independence Village of Ankeny.

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at our community! We're delighted to hear that your dad has found a home and community here. Our team is dedicated to providing a caring and respectful environment, and we love that your dad is enjoying all the fun activities and amenities we offer! Have a great day.

Xjqsyb

5

October 6, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The rooms in the apartments are large and have nice big windows. Hard flooring in the kitchen and bathroom have a level transition to eliminate any trip hazard. The staff is very caring and helpful for both residents and families. They have been able to get my mom to join in activities that she enjoys. She has gone on short trips in the easy access bus and is looking forward to the coming holiday excursions. She has healthy meals and tells me the food is very good. The facility is impeccably clean and they really go to great lengths to decorate for holidays. There are many activities on site to take advantage of. It was so easy to move her in and I knew from the first tour I took that this was the best place for her. She’s happy and safe and close to where I live. I couldn’t ask for a better place for her. I’m so grateful to have found such a wonderful and welcoming new home for her. Thank you to everyone at Independence Village!

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June 21, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Room was nice. Staff could pay more attention to residents. My person living there had checks stolen from Purse.

Provider Response

Hello, Thank you for your review. We are happy to report that we are working toward a resolution to your concerns. If you have any additional feedback or need support in any way, please call the community and ask to speak with the Executive Director. Thank you!

Angel

5

December 18, 2022

I visited this facility

Independence Village of Ankeny was wonderful. They were higher priced, but the rooms were nice. The facility was very clean. The staff was very friendly. They were more than helpful in answering my questions. They had a movie room, a game room, an activities room, and different things that they do daily. It was beautiful.

doc's daughter

5

October 15, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Dad has been a resident for 9 years. Overall it has been a good experience for him. The staff are kind and helpful. He can choose to participate in activities or not, without pressure. I am also welcome, which is good, because I come often.

Jennifer Zaugg

5

October 11, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My dad has been living at I.V. of Ankeny for just over a year after living independently. It took him 2-3 months to feel settled into his new apartment, and now he says, “I love living here.” He has made many friends with a group of residents. He also loves interacting with the staff. My dad’s favorite activities are the almost daily exercise classes, field trips, the Friday afternoon social hour, and the informational presentations (such as current events, travel destinations, and various cultures). One of the organized exercises he enjoys is walking club. There is a paved path around the outside of the building where they don’t need to cross any streets. He also takes this path for a walk by himself or with a friend. The staff is very kind and caring. They do a wonderful job of ordering his medications monthly from the pharmacy, and giving him his medications three times a day. His single bedroom apartment is just the right size for him. It comfortably fits a full-sized couch, a recliner, end tables and a coffee table. His kitchenette has a small kitchen table with a full-sized fridge and sink.

davr

4

October 10, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Two BR unit is well planned with one bathroom. Nice spacious master closet. Meals were with good food. Staff is very friendly. Housekeeping should have changed the sheets more often. Laundry not done as often as we wanted. They checked on Mom frequently. Residents were friendly. Good activities options. Mom needs more help and to be closer to family is why we moved.

Provider Response

Hello, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you find our food good and our staff friendly. We provide weekly linen and towel cleaning services. If you feel more is needed, we do offer daily cleaning or additional services at an extra charge. Please call the community and ask to speak with our Executive Director if you are interested in discussing changes to the housekeeping schedule. Thank you.

CC24

4

October 10, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

It has been a pleasure working with Independence Village in Ankeny, especially Justin and Carrie. They went above and beyond to help find solutions for care in order to allow Mom and Dad to continue to live together. Mom and Dad really enjoy the facility especially the food and the aides.

Kimberly E

5

October 10, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The staff has made the transition to assisted living easier than anticipated. They are very caring and take the time to get to know residents’ names, interests, and personal needs. They are friendly and patient and help make everyone’s stay a positive one. There are a variety of on-site activities daily, as well as off-site activities periodically. Residents have choices with their daily meals and the food is good! The town center is a great place for gathering and socializing.

Jolene

5

September 4, 2022

I visited this facility

We had an in-person tour of Independence Village of Ankeny. The location was close by. The staff who showed us and talked with us was awesome. She stayed in contact with me and checked on how things were going. She was just so helpful. The place was beautiful, clean, decorated nicely, and very homey. It was very welcoming. When you walk in, there's like an atrium. They have a beauty shop. The people were all very friendly.

Cheryl

4

June 15, 2022

I visited this facility

Independence Village of Ankeny was nice. It's a little bit older and a little bit more like a nursing home, but there wasn't anything that I would be concerned about. The staff seemed very kind and the gentleman that I worked with was very informative. He had lots of good information and he did a good job. They just had a party the night before our visit. They had everything decorated. They also had a nice little entranceway. The layout was more like a little town center where they had a place where they could get their haircut and a library. It was very homey.

Mish777

4

February 10, 2022

I am/was a resident of this facility

Absolute. hands down best of the 3 local Assisted Living facilities I have been. Staff really cares and are backed up with the logistical and operational support to create to turn their Mission Statement a reality. They have created a family environment.

Doc

5

August 25, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

I love the people here. I think we have done a great job with COVID changes. We have the best leaders in the building.

Julie

5

June 24, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We are very happy with the Independence Village of Ankeny so far. The care is good, the food is good and the apartments are very nice. They have cooking classes and they serve their food to the residents on the weekends, in their rooms. They have game time, outdoor seating, and a very nice patio area.

ronh

5

April 6, 2021

I visited this facility

Visited the facility and very impressed. Staff were all helpful and you could tell love their jobs. Ate lunch during tour and was very good. When parents get to the point of needing this, will definitely move forward.

David

4

April 4, 2021

I visited this facility

We visited Independence Village. It's a nice facility with good people that were pleasant to talk to. They answered all of our questions. It was a very positive experience. They had a recreational game room, a theater, hair salon, a small general store, and a workout area.

Lydia

5

August 26, 2020

I visited this facility

It is really fancy. It has a lot to offer the residents. They have an exercise area (which is rather nice), they have a place to go and have your hair done for both men and women, and they have a coffee bar. They have a lot of amenities. The rooms are all a pretty good size. The staff members are very friendly. We emailed back and forth and they were very helpful. Even though we didn't decide to go with them, even if it would not benefit them financially, their administrative staff is still offering to help with any questions I have. The staff members are very kind and helpful.

Melinda

5

December 27, 2017

I visited this facility

We chose it for my mother-in-law. We're in the process of getting her ready to move right now. I like that their memory care residents get the same activities as their assisted living residents. I like the layout. They check on the residents every half hour 24 hours a day. They make sure they look at each one. They have several activity rooms, including one that has some modified gym equipment. They have strengthening activities that the residents can do in their wheelchairs if they need to and group activities or classes. It doesn't have the feeling of a hospital. The memory care unit has wide, open spaces, and instead of having the rooms in a hallway, they're kind of around a big open area. It's very nice and relatively new. They have rooms that you can reserve that have different activities like pinball and different games. You can have a family get-together without having to take your loved one out somewhere. They have a beauty salon right on-site. They have a medical team that works with them there. The staff seemed to be very caring and concerned about making sure that everybody is being treated with dignity and respect. It seemed a little bit homier than other places, and I liked the open space and the layout of the room.

Provider Response

Thank you! I will share your review with our caring, friendly team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I’m so glad it shows. Please stay in close contact and let us know what we can do to ensure your mother-in-law continues to thrive. Sincerely, Trish Brewer, Executive Director

Mary112922650

5

September 7, 2015

I visited this facility

We went to visit and it was very nice, pretty new; everything was modern. They have a little theater where they watch movies several times a week and people can get popcorn. The dining area was very nice, and it looked like they offered a lot of choices. The room was small but not bad. They also have a memory care unit, which I thought it was good. It was 10 minutes from my house, and everything was very nice.

Jenny5

5

November 20, 2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

VERY pleased with this new facility. Clean - excellent fresh smell. Classy set up, like living in a country club. BEST of all, ALL staff is friendly, committed to providing the best service, and sincerely enjoy the residents. Appreciate that they also embrace involvement, feedback and collaboration with families.

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Costs for Independence Village of Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$4,300

Starting Price

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$6,200

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of Independence Village of Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa

Campus/Building Details

  • General Store

Games Hobbies & Recreation

  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Linen Services

Outside Amenities

  • Garden

Specialized Staff

  • Nurse on Staff (Part time)

Staff Training & Qualifications

  • Staff trained in memory care

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Guest Meals

Guests

  • Guest Parking

Inside Amenities

  • Computer Room
  • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area

Pets

  • Pets
  • No Pets

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Financing & Payment Options

  • Rent And Care Fees

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Salon Services

Health Services

  • Hospice Care
  • Medication Reminders

Languages

  • English spoken

Room Amenities

  • Wifi/Internet In Unit
  • Cable/Satellite In Unit
  • Kitchen Appliances In Unit

Resident Information

  • Offers Respite Care

Additional Amenity Information

  • Special Comment: Our community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services.
  • State Licenses: S0419

About Independence Village of Ankeny in Ankeny, Iowa

Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn�t just a place to reside � it�s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know it�s the small details in life that make a difference. Every resident becomes a part of our family, and we work with each of them at their pace to create the experiences they want. Independence Village of Ankeny is a place where residents can truly Shine. Everyday.

Assisted Living

Assisted living provides a licensed environment for individuals requiring everyday assistance while promoting the greatest level of independence and privacy.

Memory Care

Designed for those with dementia or other memory impairments, memory care provides services in a licensed environment by specially trained professionals.

Community Amenities:

� Senior wellness programs � Maintenance and housekeeping services � Activities areas including a library/computer center, movie theater, game room and more � Full-service beauty salon and barbershop � Courtyard with a walking path � And more

To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit:
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