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Legacy Retirement Community

1020 South Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240

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4

(6 reviews)

Offers Independent Living, Memory Care, and Assisted Living

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Reviews of Legacy Retirement Community in Iowa City, Iowa

4

(6 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.0

  • Staff

    4.3

  • Food

    3.5

  • Value

    4.5

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3

September 16, 2022

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

My mother moved into the Legacy Retirement Community. The facility is very nice, they've been having a problem with COVID but it's ok. They seem to use a lot of salt and we've talked about it, and they don't seem to do any changes to it, but that's my personal preference, mostly. They have activities like movies, bingo, and a few outings. They don't go out for a lot of stuff. Her room is roomy, it's a nice-sized room. I've checked out some other facilities and their rooms are a lot smaller. They're not outgoing as far as helping the people with physical therapy and stuff like that. It's more like you're there and if you want to do something, you go ahead and do it. I think there should be more for the amount of money you're paying. The food could be a lot better.

Carolyn

4

July 3, 2022

I am/was a resident of this facility

We have moved into Legacy Retirement Community. We are pleased with the facility itself. We were in another assisted living prior to this. This was quite a bit cheaper per month for a larger apartment. It's an overall nicer apartment. For staffing, it seemed to be much better staffed than where we had been before. We haven't gotten involved in activities yet, but they do have activities.

Alfred

4

January 12, 2022

I visited this facility

We liked Legacy Retirement Community because it's close to home. The staff is very friendly to us and the guy who toured us around was quite good and answered all our questions. They have a memory unit that is secure, and has an outdoor space that's fenced-in that they can go out to. They have an outdoor courtyard, and I think they have a small place with a treadmill. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the place. It seemed like they worked really hard. They redo the rooms between people too.

Provider Response

Hi Alfred, first of all, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write this review. It’s our residents and families who make what we do so meaningful. It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your family and welcoming you to our Legacy family.

Family is delighted

5

July 30, 2015

I am a friend or relative of resident

We reviewed facilities very carefully for our mother, including asking the RNs (friends of ours) who do nursing home quality assurance. They told us which facilities to avoid, and gave us the top 2 to look at. We chose Legacy after 3 family members were given separate tours and evaluated for themselves. Mom moved in this year. The facilities and staff have exceeded all of our expectations for courteousness, attentiveness, cleanliness, promptness, provisions for mom's few needs, with services available should she need them. She was very hesitant to live in an apartment, and did not want to have to mingle with a bunch of people she did not know. She was received by the residents there as family, and allowed to develop relationships at her own pace. She loves her indoor mailbox, 2 meals per day, the ice cream parlor with popcorn and cappuccino available, paying the rent monthly and letting Legacy pay all utilities, etc. Her apartment is so light and airy, and accommodated so much of her furniture from home that we do not consider it an apartment, but her home. She feels very safe there, and we are free to visit any time. They even have apartments for rent when family comes from out of town, and a large game room, a library, a fitness room, a hair salon. They post more activities and entertainment in a day than I can name. The neighborhood is full of wide sidewalks and a park, the streets are new and smooth. The maintenance folks respond immediately for any needs. The parking garage is in the basement. We could not be happier and mom is extremely pleased. They have a separate building with assisted living and a separate building for Memory problems if those needs must be addressed down the line. Although we take mom for her appointments, they accommodate readily for rides to/from appointments. They provide outings for all to various malls, grocery stores, theaters, etc. The units come in different square footages, different arrangements, different numbers of bedrooms, and are complete with everything needed. I have not found a single thing to complain about. We are so glad we chose Legacy for our mother! Even our generation is starting to move in for safety and security purposes and convenience of living overall as well. I would move in tomorrow if my husband didn't need his workshop - ha! Legacy in Iowa City is highly recommended.

Provider Response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and all of the kind things you said about Legacy! We could not be more ecstatic to have your mom living with us.

TMAdamson

5

October 13, 2014

I am a friend or relative of resident

Both of our parents lived in the independent building for a year and loved it. After mom passed away, dad continues to live there and be with the many friends they made together. The facility is very new and anything that needs repaired is attended to promptly. We have eaten several meals there, and the food is excellent. They can choose off a menu of they don't care for either of the selections offered. There are many activities to attend both onsite and off. The staff is very professional and know the residents by name. Housekeeping staff helps dad keep his place up. We feel very comfortable with all the services provided by Legacy!

Provider Response

Thank you so much for the kind words. We try to ensure that all of our residents love the way they live and while we are sorry to have lost your mother we are so happy that your father has made such wonderful friends and continues to enjoy himself here. Our residents truly set us apart here at Legacy. Again thank you for the wonderful review.

Fl0Lawn

3

May 31, 2011

Visited this facility

I had a chance to visit and tour this facility and had mixed feelings about it. It had an impressive array of amenities including a salon, fitness room, nice dining area, and activity room among others. The staff seemed friendly enough and they seemed well liked by the residents from the interactions I saw. The main issue that I had with this facility was in the living units themselves. I was able to look at several different units (they have 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and different layouts which is why I viewed more then one)and saw several problems that I was not comfortable with. In one unit the front door would not close and latch properly and could not be locked. In another unit the kitchen was set up in an 'L' shape with the refidgerator on one side of the L and the oven on the other side. The oven door could not be opened all the way because it hit the refridgerator. And in the last unit that I looked at the kitchen floor was not level, it slanted and the flooring was bubbling up. Over all, I would not feel comfortable putting a loved one in this facility because of the issues in the units themselves. If this was something the facility could resolve then I would be more then willing to take another look and consider it an option.

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About Legacy Retirement Community in Iowa City, Iowa

Legacy Retirement Community is located on S Scott Blvd in Iowa City, IA. We're dedicated to providing best-in-class service, amenities, and lifestyle. We care deeply about our residents, which is why so many turn to us for their independent living, assisted living, and memory care needs. Get in touch with us today to see how our family-oriented, personalized approach to resident care makes us your top senior living choice.

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