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Independence Village of Ames

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1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014

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My wife is getting better here
Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.

About the facility
Independence Village of Ames

Welcome to Independence Village of Ames, a senior living community that offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care services in Ames, Iowa. Residents receive quality care while maintaining as much independence as possible.

Seniors at Independence Village of Grand Ledge are close to many community amenities including medical facilities, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and more, making it easy to run errands.

Independent living is for seniors who want the privacy of an apartment home with access to amenities including housekeeping, maintenance, and more.  As a bridge between independent and assisted living, enhanced living provides care while promoting independence.

Assisted living provides personalized care and assistance with daily living activities. For those with dementia or other memory impairments, memory care provides specialized services.

Seniors at Independence Village of Grand Ledge will have a variety of floorplans to choose from. Apartments are also wheelchair accessible and have private patios or balconies.

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To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of Iowa, visit the Iowa Health Facility Database.

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1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014

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The Rose of Ames
The Rose of Ames

1315 Coconino Road, Ames, IA 50014

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Assisted Living

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Assisted Living

Amenities
at Independence Village of Ames

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Anytime Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided
  • Pureed Meals
  • International Cuisine
  • No Sugar
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher

Room Amenities

  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Full kitchen
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Bath Tubs
  • Fireplaces

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Barber Shop
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Dances
  • Men's Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Karaoke
  • Walking Club
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Trivia Games
  • Book Club
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Other Religious Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Bridge Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Jewish Services
  • Cooking Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Protestant Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Community Service Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Tai Chi
  • Birthday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics

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9.5Review score89 reviews
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3 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Ames with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Ames has 89 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
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4.7
Cleanliness
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.6
A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Ames with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Ames has 89 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
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1-20 of 89 reviews
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 18, 2024
5.0
Very good and really nice
Food is good. Enjoying other residents. Everyone is friendly.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 30, 2024
4.0
I've Enjoyed It!
It's a very good place to be and I'm supremely happy. We enjoy the prayer group and movies and singing.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
October 31, 2024
Hello, We love the prayer group too! It’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying our community. Thank you for your kind review!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 22, 2024
5.0
My wife is getting better here
Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Independence Village of Ames
October 23, 2024
Hello, Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife are thriving in our community. Our culinary team collaborates with our wellness team to ensure that each resident receives the best nourishment for better health. We appreciate your feedback!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 2, 2024
5.0
Everybody is so helpful!
Everyone goes above and beyond and does what needs to be done. Everything like food is furnished and I don't have to do anything if I don't want to.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
October 3, 2024
Hello, Thank you for your review!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 5, 2024
4.0
It's good for us to be here
Good, my therapists are excellent. I'm not a fan of the pendants. Sometimes care staff makes me feel rushed when helping me. Food is excellent!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Independence Village of Ames
September 6, 2024
Hello, We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying our community and the therapists we have! We appreciate your feedback and would like to connect with you directly to address your concerns. Since your review is anonymous, we’re unable to identify you or reach out. Please contact our Executive Director directly. Thank you.
Nancy N - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 30, 2024
5.0
Everyone is so Friendly
When things need to happen they do it quickly. Everyone wants to help. Wide variety of activities.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Independence Village of Ames
August 1, 2024
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you find our team to be helpful.
Ivan P - Resident/client
Assisted Living
June 26, 2024
5.0
it's wonderful there
It's great. Everyone is helpful all the time. The food is fabulous. If we need something they get it right away.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Carma B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
June 18, 2024
5.0
"I have a Wonderful experiences!
I don't have to cook anymore. People are really caring and I appreciate that. Care services are top of the line!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
June 19, 2024
Hi Carma, Thank you for your review! It's great to hear about your wonderful experience in our community.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
May 6, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
My Experience
I am currently a resident at Independence Village of Ames and overall the experience has been okay. The chefs are top notch, resulting in great meals. The management, however, does not seem to be truthful. Based on my experience, I'm not sure if I would recommend Independence Village of Ames to others.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
1
Response from Independence Village of Ames
May 9, 2024
Hello, We are thrilled to hear that you love the meals in our community, but we are concerned about your comment about management. We can only help if we know who needs support. Unfortunately, your review is anonymous, so we can't reach out to you. Please call us at your earliest convenience and ask to speak with our Executive Director. We look forward to hearing from you.
Carolyn - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 25, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Highly Recommended
The food is extraordinarily good. The move in process was a bit bumpy, but not bad. The staff shine with affection and kindness. The overall cleanliness is great. I highly recommend this facility. The cost is bearable given what we are getting--great food, kind and competent staff, lots of activities and a good apartment. My elder person is treated well and has been content to live there.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
April 30, 2024
Hi Carolyn, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found our food to be extraordinarily good and that our team shined with affection and kindness. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to hear that your loved one is content and happy. Thank you!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
April 16, 2024
4.0
I've been very satisfied
People are very kind. You always get what you ask for or need.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
April 16, 2024
5.0
I'm very happy and feel very safe
The help has been very good. [names removed] do a wonderful job.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
April 18, 2024
Hello, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that our team has been accommodating!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 28, 2024
5.0
I've enjoyed my stay
I've met a lot of nice people. My apartment is quite spacious.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Fred K - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 21, 2024
5.0
It's been a great experience
It's been great to live with other residents like me and have great conversations. Activties are well designed. Care staff are great.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 20, 2024
5.0
I've enjoyed my stay
I've met a lot of nice people. My apartment is quite spacious.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Cheryl - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 13, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Independence Village of Ames
Very helpful, caring, and accommodating. We are very pleased.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
March 20, 2024
Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for your review! We are happy to hear that you're happy with the community.
Brian - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 30, 2024
1.0
A place to die
My parents have been very disappointed with their stay at Independence Village of Ames. They always seem to be short staffed. There have been time where they have pulled the assistance cord, and no one shows up for 30 minutes so they call 911. The ambulance arrives before staff. They are supposed to have assistance with showers twice a week, but sometimes it's two weeks between showers. The food according to them is terrible most days. They can't seem to keep a "chef." Them saying chef prepared meals is a joke. They now prepare most of their own meals themselves. There's also supposed to be daily cleaning, and monthly deep cleaning, but really it's just once a week cleaning, and no deep cleaning. I'm guessing my review doesn't even get posted, but if it does beware of this place.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
2
Care Services
1
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
3
Value for Cost
1
Response from Independence Village of Ames
February 6, 2024
Hi Brian, We are disappointed to hear your experience and would like to resolve your concerns. Our team is adequately staffed, and we care deeply about the residents we serve. Our goal is to tailor the experience to fit each resident's unique needs, and we offer a variety of meal options and cleaning schedules. We would like to connect with you directly to address your additional concerns and feedback. Please call the community and ask to speak with the Executive Director. Thank you.
Kathy - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 20, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Recommended
The staff at Independence Village of Ames are very friendly, helpful and seem to care about the residents and their families. We like that the Memory Care folks get an opportunity to do things with the Assisted Living folks sometimes. There are lots of great activities and Myles the therapy dog is a favorite of many of the residents. My father-in-law has been very happy in Memory Care. I wish we would have got him in sooner! I would recommend Independence Village of Ames, it's been a positive experience for all of us.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Independence Village of Ames
November 29, 2023
Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. We're grateful to hear that your father-in-law is happy in our memory care neighborhood and that you've had a positive experience with us. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to provide great activities and care for our residents. Have a great day!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
November 16, 2023
4.0
Everyone is very helpful
Everyone is very helpful and has the answer to questions. Everyone is nice to talk to and helps each other.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
November 16, 2023
4.0
Never even thought about leaving
I've had a good experience. I've met a lot of friends and really enjoy it here. I think the people are great and very friendly. I have never had any issues with the staff. I've never even thought about leaving. I love it here. Food is getting better.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
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