Amelia Place

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

7 Reviews

$$$

57 West Ferndale Drive

Council Bluffs

51503

Amelia Place

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4.9 7

Carol 2022-11-22 I saw Amelia Place. They have an age-in-place policy there where they don't need to move the person out of their room or to another facility, which is mainly what I'm looking for. I really like that facility. Of the ones that I've seen so far, I think this place is in the top five. The staff were absolutely phenomenal. They were very friendly and very nice. The rooms were smaller than some of the ones that I've seen, but they were still very comfortable. They have several activities, especially ones that my mom would enjoy. They have church services, they have Bible study, and this time of year, they would take them out to tour and see the leaves around one of the local lakes and the community surrounding. They let them make baked goods. They let the residents mix batter of the cake and then they'll take it into the kitchen, and they'll bake it for them. The accommodation they have for the activities was very nice. They have an exercise room where they can do exercises for physical therapy-type things to keep them active if they're able to be active. Overall, I like the place. It was smaller than some of the facilities I've seen, but it's also very comfortable. It's a very nice facility. It's located in a very quiet neighborhood. One side of the facility, if a person had a room there, they're able to watch kids in the neighborhood play in their backyard and do people watching. On the other side of the facility, if the person had a room there, they could look into the woods and see the wildlife and the birds and things of that nature. They have a very nice courtyard in the middle where they could have bird feeders outside their window. For those who have pets, they can take their dog or whatever out into the courtyard to let them do their business. It's a very, very nice facility. It's small, but I think in a smaller facility they would be able to get more individual attention, which is something I like. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Margaret 2022-10-20 Amelia Place Assisted Living Community is very nice. It's a very great facility. It's pleasant, but pricey for what we could afford. One of the things I saw was movie night, and they had all different kinds of movies that people could watch. It was a very comfortable, very pleasant atmosphere. I only met the lady that showed me around. It was very clean, very pleasant, and has a lot of light. The dining area was nice, and the nice thing about it is that it has two levels, and there's a dining area on both levels. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Brian 2022-01-29 My mother will be moving into Amelia Place. I liked the people and the curriculum that they were going to have. We met with the director and I was able to talk to her and get a tour of the place and be able to sit down and ask questions on what they're able to do and help with, and the programs they provide. The rooms were clean and big enough for what we needed for my mom. She doesn't need a large area, so we just went with this small one-bedroom. The staff during the tour was fantastic. The tour that we had was around lunchtime, and it was nice seeing the people down in the dining area and being able to see them interacting. The dining area was clean and it was nice the way they had the food outlined. Every single day, they would have something different, but they have staple food that will be available every single day, like hot dogs or hamburgers. That way, if a resident didn't want the meals they were creating, they could just always fall back to the regular items they would have every single day. They have a salon, they do the bathing regularly, they have a little movie theater and a small church, and crafts. They usually do weekly outings to where they can take the residents to the grocery store, so they can get stuff for their kitchenette area. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Tina 2021-09-14 I went to Amelia Place, and I liked it. We are going to try to place dad there. I've known three people who have lived there. At that time and that's been three or four years ago, they were very clean and tidy. It's just a very welcoming atmosphere. When I went to tour this time, it was even cleaner and tidier. The staff and all of those that we came in contact with were smiling. They were interacting with the folks that were there. Everybody looked happy. It was just a very comforting feeling and welcoming place. It was bright. I like the setting. Amber was extremely friendly, very comfortable to talk to, and very knowledgeable. She just made you feel welcome and at home. The rooms were great. I already knew three people who had lived out there, so I knew what the rooms were like. One of the things I liked is the fact that they are now putting paint that is specialized for folks with macular degeneration, and the color is beautiful and very soothing. I like the rooms. I know how they can be arranged. The space is nice. They're very clean. I'm very happy with my choice. The dining area is very open and very nice. I could not taste a meal during that time, but the staff gave me a menu to share with my dad. I liked the fact that they have alternatives because he can be kind of a picky eater. When we got ready to leave, folks were starting to gather for their dinner. That's really where I wanted my dad to be and I'm pleased it's turning out that way. We didn't talk a lot about the activity, but I know the activity director, so I know what she can do. They were playing bingo the day I was there. Everybody was pleased. They were all dressed up for the day and the game. I know that they do quite a few activities and I asked her about day trips and she said right now they don't do much of that, but occasionally they will all go for a ride for those that want to go. They do lots of things and they keep their people as active as they want to be. I feel that they are extremely welcoming and comfortable there. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Niki 2021-07-15 My mother is in Amelia Place for a month now, and she's doing very well. I'm very pleased with everything from beginning to end. They have been great, wonderful communication, my mother's happy, they treat her very well, total respect. We're just overall very happy with them. It's like a home, it's comfortable, very homey, and not institutional. It's not like a nursing home. It's a very comfortable place. I've been there when my mom has eaten, and their food looks very good. They offer daily activities, they offer devotions, and church services for those that want to participate. I'm very happy with them, my brother and sister are as well. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Susan003731 2016-07-27 What I like about Amelia Place is that it’s small and the people are super friendly. There are lots of activities with four or five a day, including exercise. They play games that vary throughout the day. They also go to places for lunch or dinner and have manicures twice a week. It’s a happy place. I am a friend or relative of a resident

5 5 1

Mary 2022-02-17 I went to Amelia Place. Walking in, it was very comfortable. It was cozy. It was warm, and we were greeted very friendly. The staff was very informative. They gave us information that we weren't aware of. They talked to us about the financing and all that was included there. They gave us some information on financing and their policies there regarding bathing, medications, housekeeping, and laundry. They showed us the bath area, and I asked if I could rent it for an hour because my mom hasn't been in a tub of water for over three years; she would love to take a bath. They have cooking, arts and crafts and outing activities. The menus were fine. It was a good community for my mom to be in. It's a Catholic community and my mom's Catholic. It would be a good place for her. I visited this facility

5 5 1

57 West Ferndale Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Assisted Living Reviews for Amelia Place

November 22, 2022

By Carol

I visited this facility

I saw Amelia Place. They have an age-in-place policy there where they don't need to move the person out of their room or to another facility, which is mainly what I'm looking for. I really like that facility. Of the ones that I've seen so far, I think this place is in the top five. The staff were absolutely phenomenal. They were very friendly and very nice. The rooms were smaller than some of the ones that I've seen, but they were still very comfortable. They have several activities, especially ones that my mom would enjoy. They have church services, they have Bible study, and this time of year, they would take them out to tour and see the leaves around one of the local lakes and the community surrounding. They let them make baked goods. They let the residents mix batter of the cake and then they'll take it into the kitchen, and they'll bake it for them. The accommodation they have for the activities was very nice. They have an exercise room where they can do exercises for physical therapy-type things to keep them active if they're able to be active. Overall, I like the place. It was smaller than some of the facilities I've seen, but it's also very comfortable. It's a very nice facility. It's located in a very quiet neighborhood. One side of the facility, if a person had a room there, they're able to watch kids in the neighborhood play in their backyard and do people watching. On the other side of the facility, if the person had a room there, they could look into the woods and see the wildlife and the birds and things of that nature. They have a very nice courtyard in the middle where they could have bird feeders outside their window. For those who have pets, they can take their dog or whatever out into the courtyard to let them do their business. It's a very, very nice facility. It's small, but I think in a smaller facility they would be able to get more individual attention, which is something I like.

Provider Response

Thanks for the review and feedback, Carol! We appreciate you taking the time to share with us, and we’re so glad to hear you had a great tour experience. Thank you again! – Team Enlivant

October 20, 2022

By Margaret

I visited this facility

Amelia Place Assisted Living Community is very nice. It's a very great facility. It's pleasant, but pricey for what we could afford. One of the things I saw was movie night, and they had all different kinds of movies that people could watch. It was a very comfortable, very pleasant atmosphere. I only met the lady that showed me around. It was very clean, very pleasant, and has a lot of light. The dining area was nice, and the nice thing about it is that it has two levels, and there's a dining area on both levels.

Provider Response

Thanks for the review and feedback, Margaret! We appreciate you taking the time to share with us, and we’re so glad to hear you had a great tour experience. Thank you again! – Team Enlivant

January 29, 2022

By Brian

I visited this facility

My mother will be moving into Amelia Place. I liked the people and the curriculum that they were going to have. We met with the director and I was able to talk to her and get a tour of the place and be able to sit down and ask questions on what they're able to do and help with, and the programs they provide. The rooms were clean and big enough for what we needed for my mom. She doesn't need a large area, so we just went with this small one-bedroom. The staff during the tour was fantastic. The tour that we had was around lunchtime, and it was nice seeing the people down in the dining area and being able to see them interacting. The dining area was clean and it was nice the way they had the food outlined. Every single day, they would have something different, but they have staple food that will be available every single day, like hot dogs or hamburgers. That way, if a resident didn't want the meals they were creating, they could just always fall back to the regular items they would have every single day. They have a salon, they do the bathing regularly, they have a little movie theater and a small church, and crafts. They usually do weekly outings to where they can take the residents to the grocery store, so they can get stuff for their kitchenette area.

September 14, 2021

By Tina

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

I went to Amelia Place, and I liked it. We are going to try to place dad there. I've known three people who have lived there. At that time and that's been three or four years ago, they were very clean and tidy. It's just a very welcoming atmosphere. When I went to tour this time, it was even cleaner and tidier. The staff and all of those that we came in contact with were smiling. They were interacting with the folks that were there. Everybody looked happy. It was just a very comforting feeling and welcoming place. It was bright. I like the setting. Amber was extremely friendly, very comfortable to talk to, and very knowledgeable. She just made you feel welcome and at home. The rooms were great. I already knew three people who had lived out there, so I knew what the rooms were like. One of the things I liked is the fact that they are now putting paint that is specialized for folks with macular degeneration, and the color is beautiful and very soothing. I like the rooms. I know how they can be arranged. The space is nice. They're very clean. I'm very happy with my choice. The dining area is very open and very nice. I could not taste a meal during that time, but the staff gave me a menu to share with my dad. I liked the fact that they have alternatives because he can be kind of a picky eater. When we got ready to leave, folks were starting to gather for their dinner. That's really where I wanted my dad to be and I'm pleased it's turning out that way. We didn't talk a lot about the activity, but I know the activity director, so I know what she can do. They were playing bingo the day I was there. Everybody was pleased. They were all dressed up for the day and the game. I know that they do quite a few activities and I asked her about day trips and she said right now they don't do much of that, but occasionally they will all go for a ride for those that want to go. They do lots of things and they keep their people as active as they want to be. I feel that they are extremely welcoming and comfortable there.

July 15, 2021

By Niki

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

My mother is in Amelia Place for a month now, and she's doing very well. I'm very pleased with everything from beginning to end. They have been great, wonderful communication, my mother's happy, they treat her very well, total respect. We're just overall very happy with them. It's like a home, it's comfortable, very homey, and not institutional. It's not like a nursing home. It's a very comfortable place. I've been there when my mom has eaten, and their food looks very good. They offer daily activities, they offer devotions, and church services for those that want to participate. I'm very happy with them, my brother and sister are as well.

July 27, 2016

By Susan003731

I am a friend or relative of a resident

What I like about Amelia Place is that it’s small and the people are super friendly. There are lots of activities with four or five a day, including exercise. They play games that vary throughout the day. They also go to places for lunch or dinner and have manicures twice a week. It’s a happy place.

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Memory Care Reviews for Amelia Place

February 17, 2022

By Mary

I visited this facility

I went to Amelia Place. Walking in, it was very comfortable. It was cozy. It was warm, and we were greeted very friendly. The staff was very informative. They gave us information that we weren't aware of. They talked to us about the financing and all that was included there. They gave us some information on financing and their policies there regarding bathing, medications, housekeeping, and laundry. They showed us the bath area, and I asked if I could rent it for an hour because my mom hasn't been in a tub of water for over three years; she would love to take a bath. They have cooking, arts and crafts and outing activities. The menus were fine. It was a good community for my mom to be in. It's a Catholic community and my mom's Catholic. It would be a good place for her.

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Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Amelia Place. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

What are their favorite things to do? The average age of residents in AL is 85. Women tend to outnumber men 3 to 1. Favorite activities include Bingo, cards, crafts and musical entertainment.

What programs or activities does Amelia Place offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Our intimate communities allow us to tailor programs to the interests and abilities of our individual residents.

What transportation services does Amelia Place offer to assisted living residents?

Scheduled transportation is offered to AL residents

What makes the chef or dining program at Amelia Place exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

We serve a variety of options at every meal, with table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days per week. Our menu is chef prepared and dietician supervised.

What safety features or security measures does Amelia Place offer to assisted living residents?

Each of our communities has a secured front entrance and visitors must sign in and out each time they enter and exit the community

How does Amelia Place keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Each of our communities has a monthly newsletter which is shared with residents and their family members. Our dedicated staff is always available to visit with you about your loved ones.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Amelia Place during daytime and nighttime hours?

Our staffing is based upon the individual care needs or our residents as well as the current number of residents.

If Amelia Place accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Our communities are pet-friendly with enclosed courtyards for our furry friends.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Our staff receives monthly in-service trainings at the community level as well as mandatory monthly online training courses.

What safety features or security measures does Amelia Place provide to protect residents who wander?

Our egress doors are alarm activated.

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We are proud to offer seniors a suite of assisted care services that make everyday living in their home in our community easier and more enjoyable. We provide housekeeping, laundry, meal service, activities and much more to create a vibrant environment for our residents. Contact us for more information about our Council Bluffs senior living community near Omaha.

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