Independence Village of Ankeny
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.5
(27 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!..."
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1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.5
(27 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!..."
READ MORE3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.8
(11 reviews)
"I toured Rock Creek Senior Living. They had 24-hour care. It looked like a nice, comfortable place. The room seemed a little small, but maybe that's just what they are for assisted living. Everyone was very friendly. The residents seemed comfortable ..."
READ MORE455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My dad was at Edencrest at Siena Hills for over a year. We really liked the staff. The apartments were very nice. They had a full-size refrigerator and a microwave. It was like a kitchen, but without the stove. It was very nice. They had a one-bedr..."
READ MORE1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021
4.4
(11 reviews)
"Mill-Pond was nice, but Ankeny is not close to our doctors or family. The staff was very nice. We have a friend there, and she loves it. It was very clean. Everybody was helpful. Because of the virus, we couldn't see any of the rooms. The rooms you c..."
READ MORE420 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Suites of Ankeny was very nice. The rooms were a good size. They have a cleaning service if you want them to come in. They have three meals a day. The lady watching the front desk took me around and she was very nice. It seemed like a very nice, calm..."
READ MORE6151 Martha Miller Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, located at 6151 Martha Miller Drive in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is a premier senior living community offering Indepe..."
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14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
"Edencrest at Timberline, located at 14001 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale, Iowa, offers a comprehensive range of senior living options, includi..."
READ MORE1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured Edencrest at Tuscany for my in-laws. Our overall experience was just what we expected. We met with Kevin, and he explained and showed us what it was all about. He also showed us two options that were available and told us about the 2-bedroo..."
READ MORE805 SE Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like that everything is very modern and up to date at Edencrest Kettlestone. The staff is very good. My dad says the food is pretty good, too. The place is very clean. They have a library, a courtyard, an outdoor space, a weight room and an activit..."
READ MORE525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4.9
(11 reviews)
"We toured the MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek and my grandmother liked it. It was the newest of all the places we visited. You get the sense of community, but it was more like a hotel atmosphere where she could get room serv..."
READ MORE1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014
4.7
(31 reviews)
"Independence Village of Ames is a wonderful facility that provides excellent care for their residents. The facility is clean and the staff does a great job to make sure the residents feel at home. There are a great selection of daily activities to ke..."
READ MORE6750 Corporate Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Edencrest at Green Meadows was a new facility in a beautiful environment. I felt that it had adequate open spaces. The programming seemed to be very good, especially for the memory care unit, which was the unit we were especially interested in. I lik..."
READ MORE3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50023
4.7
(12 reviews)
"3801 Grand is in the same neighborhood that I would like to be in. It isn't as large as a community. It has 38 residents so it seemed like a very friendly community. The input that I was getting from talking to the administrator was very receptive an..."
READ MORE12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
4.7
(39 reviews)
"My father was at Woodlands Creek Retirement Community. He was in a two-bedroom independent apartment. The apartments were completely redone between residents, so everything was new and fresh. It was set up wonderfully. Their fees were reasonable, and..."
READ MORE2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Mom is in Holland Farms Senior Living. It's a very, very nice place. It's very modern, beautifully decorated, very clean, and well maintained, and they've got a very nice staff. They have a very nice dining area. They had a Christmas party on Tuesday..."
READ MORE1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
4.6
(43 reviews)
"All the rooms have large windows with nice views. The staff here are very friendly and are involved with all the residents every day. We have 3 choice’s every day at the noon meal. Fun entertainment every week. I think this is the best retirement com..."
READ MORE5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
4.4
(27 reviews)
"Bickford of Urbandale was well laid-out and easy-to-follow building. Everybody seemed friendly. The apartments seemed nice. They had a good view out of their window, a nice landscape, wildlife birds, and small creatures like that. The rooms were smal..."
READ MORE5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
4.4
(26 reviews)
"Bickford of West Des Moines was very, very nice. Of the two places we looked at, that was actually the bigger of the rooms. That was a very good-sized room. They said they do quite a bit of activities for them. The staff was all very nice, very cheer..."
READ MORE2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My tour at Edencrest at The Legacy was very nice. Everything was pretty much included, like the laundry. They had a nice place to eat that's restaurant style and they'd come out to take your order. If you didn't like the special, you could order some..."
READ MORE2210 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My parents have moved into Edencrest at Riverwoods. Everything is great. They are very helpful. There is good communication. They are making sure they are checking in with me and making sure my parents understand what's going on. The staff is good, a..."
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Noydb
1.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
We have encountered an unbelievable number of issues here—far more than should be possible. Despite our efforts, problems continue to arise. I genuinely believe that Nurse Tamy needs additional...
Provider response
Hello, We would like to learn more about your experience with us and invite you to connect directly with our Executive Director to arrange a care conference. We apologize for any miscommunication...
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Linda
5.0
Review of Rock Creek Senior Living
I toured Rock Creek Senior Living. They had 24-hour care. It looked like a nice, comfortable place. The room seemed a little small, but maybe that's just what they are for assisted living. Everyone...
Assisted Living
MRS83
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Ankeny
Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!
Provider response
Hello, We’re so glad to have you as part of our community! Thank you for your review.
Assisted living facilities in Ankeny charge monthly median rates of $4,803, which is several hundred dollars over the Iowa norm of $4,367 and the national average of $4,500. West of Ankeny in Cedar Rapids, rates are a little lower at $4,748 per month, and in Ames, located about 25 miles north of Ankeny, care costs are more economical at $4,655. In Waterloo, fees come in about $240 lower than in Ankeny, and in Iowa City, care costs are about $400 less.
Ankeny
$4,803
Iowa
$4,367
United States
$4,500
Iowa City
$4,410
Ames
$4,655
Waterloo
$4,567
Cedar Rapids
$4,748
In Ankeny, assisted living residents pay $4,803 per month for care and housing.
Qualifying seniors in Ankeny may apply to receive financial assistance through the Medicaid 1915 (c) Elderly Waiver program. Seniors who qualify for Supplemental Security Income may also receive the optional state supplement to help cover the cost of their care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
With rates of $4,803 per month, assisted living is an economically priced long-term care solution compared to other senior care options. Seniors in residential facilities pay about $1,000 less than those who obtain private in-home care or home health care services. Nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical supervision and services, is even costlier at $7,148. Only adult day health care is more affordable than assisted living at $1,517 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,815
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,803
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Note: Data for Ankeny was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Des Moines, was used instead.
Ankeny and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ankeny, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Ankeny Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.