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Photo of Edencrest at The Legacy
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When Mom was there, the staff was awesome. They did a fantastic job. The staffing has changed since then, so I can't say now. But I would say to check them out. It seemed like she was home. Her dementia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
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The pricing structure changed so we're paying more than the original quote but it's still a good value compared with other options. The staff are very caring although they seem short-handed at times. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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The activities lately have been going pretty well. We have activities like bingo, and they take us places and do a lot of different things with us to keep us busy and social in the community. This is a nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Indianola, IA

The average cost of senior living in Indianola is $4,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,096 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Indianola, IA vs. nearby cities

Indianola, IA
$4,689/mo
$4,688/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Indianola, IA vs. the state and national average

Indianola, IA
$4,689/mo
$4,321/mo
U.S. national average
$4,633/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Indianola vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,689/mo
$4,703/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Indianola, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$5,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,444/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,026/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Indianola over time

Indianola, IAIA stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Indianola

Recent reviews for assisted living in Indianola

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living in Clive, IA

5.0
My mom, my sister and I are 100% happy with our choice. Mom's care has been wonderful. I feel she has lived longer because of their facility. Honestly, the staff at Woodlands Creek are just the best. The building itself is so clean and the apartment sizes and layouts are nice and spacious. ...
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Indianola assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Indianola assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Indianola, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Indianola assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Indianola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Indianola assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Indianola Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Indianola, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Indianola assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Indianola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Indianola, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Indianola assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Indianola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Indianola, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Indianola assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Indianola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Indianola, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Indianola

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Indianola protect seniors.

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