Memory Care Communities in Cresco, IA

"Apple Valley Place Osage was very good, very clean, and very nice. However, it's a little farther from me to visit my sister if she's in there. It's probably about 30 miles away from me. The person who showed me the place and did everything was very nice. The atmosphere inside was very nice and very pleasant. And my sister would like it. The dining room was very nice and very clean."

"We're going with this community. The staff was on it. I like the better vibe. There was more happening there, and there was more staff there than in the other place. It's in the town where we live, so that's a big factor. It smelled good. I didn't smell mothballs when I walked in. They seemed professional, including the nurse I talked to. It was really clean and inviting. People were mingling around. It was alive. It had some music playing. It was a great atmosphere. They had a nice patio garden in the back. I didn't go out there, but I live by it; I see it all the time."

Welcome to Colonial Manor of Elma! The town of Elma is nestled in the southwest corner of Howard County, Iowa. Many events occur throughout the year including Old Roundhouse Trail Days celebration in July, the Christmas Tree lighting in November, the Halloween Fireman's Dance, Memorial Day parade, summer ball games, golf and bowling tournaments, and social and vendor events.Quality of life for our residents is a prime goal for us at Colonial Manor of Elma. And so is peace of mind for their families and friends. Our excellence has been reflected with various citations. In 2012, we were awarded the Governor's Award for Quality Care. In 2015, we became an ABCM Person Directed Care certified home after meeting 90 benchmarks set forth by the Corporation. For several years we have been a CMS 5-star rated home, and those findings can be read at www.medicare.gov. This site provides rankings for all care centers to compare. Colonial Manor of Elma is home-like with its décor and friendliness of staff, volunteers, and visitors. Residents are allowed to make choices in a wide range of matters including food and meal times, activities, and when to get up and go to bed- just like they would in their own home- following our Person Directed Care philosophy. 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

"My father stays at St. Mark's Lutheran Home, and we knew of it for many years as it is in the town that we grew up in. The staff are very helpful. The rooms and the dining room are adequate. They have cards, Bingo, and little trips to other areas. It is a very safe facility. "

"Cedars of Austin is a caring and well-staffed community. They have senior living, assisted living, and memory facilities as well. It's a very nice place. The personnel and staff are very excellent and caring and when anything happens, they contact me immediately and let me know what transpired. It's well-run, and it's like a small city within a city. They have their own 24/7 nursing staff, facilities, and features a salon, and a multitude of things that the residents can do. They own their own shuttle bus so residents can travel and go places for a meal or see an event, or to go shopping. It's great as far as keeping people active and involved. My mother is happy there. The check-in process went very well and it was easy to do. The staff was there to help us move stuff into her apartment when we got there. Everything was taken care of. Their dining room is like a very posh restaurant and the cook is a master chef and very personable. He knows all the residents by name and what they like or don't like, it's just amazing. The building is comfortable and feels like home to anybody from the moment you walk in. Price-wise, they're comparable to the other places we've looked at, which were nothing but glorified nursing homes."

"Great place to be. There is always activities going on and socialization is key!! Love the features on those with birthday"