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Pam J
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Resident/client
4.0
My time @ Brown Deer's
I’ve been a resident here since early February, 2009.
Have found that most of the residents here are quite friendly.
The food often leaves a lot to be desired, altho the folks in the kitchen make every effort to keep the menus & food as interesting as possible.
About the facility Brown Deer Place
A large landscaped lawn leads up to the neoclassical building of Brown Deer Place. Hand-carved pieces rest on the black brick fireplace bringing warmth to seniors in individual living, memory care, and respite care. The home-like community is less than 5 miles from the World's Largest Wooden Nickel, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa, and an over 200-acre golf course. Veterans with VA Aid may be eligible for benefits.
Beyond round-the-clock care, seniors have emergency pendants to ensure their safety. Caregivers coach everyday skills to seniors in memory care to create more independence. Scheduled transportation allows residents to attend doctor’s appointments and community outings to explore the suburb of Iowa City. Beyond cats and dogs, the pet-friendly community also allows birds and fish.
The community prioritizes residents' experience, which is showcased in a variety of programs offered, such as Dare to Dream, Red Carpet Service, Music Speaks, LifeShare, and US Foods. The cozy restaurant-style dining area serves nutritious meals with recipes inspired by US Foods. Coordinators meet with each resident to learn more about their unique personality and preferences. This helps them create the activities that are scheduled monthly. On nice days, seniors can enjoy the greenery surrounding the outdoor patio with...
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Pet friendly
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Amenities at Brown Deer Place
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Diabetic Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Meals & Dining
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- International Cuisine
- Special Dining Programs
- Room Service
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Professional Chef
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Fireplaces
- Full kitchen
- Air Conditioned
- Ground Floor Units
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Bar or Pub
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Common areas
- Barber Shop
- Computer or Media Center
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Private Bath
- Indoor Atrium
- Outside Patio
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Library
- TV Lounge
- Central Fireplace
Recreational areas
- Raised Garden Beds
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
Services
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Gardening Club
- Stretching Classes
- Happy Hour
- Forever Fit
- Reminiscence Programs
- Wii Bowling
- Community Service Programs
- Dances
- Holiday Parties
- Art Classes
- Live Musical Performances
- BBQs or Picnics
- Intergenerational Programs
- Trivia Games
- Cooking Classes
- Bible Study Group
- Birthday Parties
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Catholic Services
- Activities On-site
- Wine Tasting
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Live Well Programs
- Other Religious Services
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Activities Off-site
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A Place for Mom has scored Brown Deer Place with 7.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brown Deer Place has 23 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.1
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.1
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Brown Deer Place with 7.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brown Deer Place has 23 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 19, 2025
Our families experience
Even the memory care unit is truly assisted living. My parent needs a lot more care than what they are giving him. It doesn't make any sense to have this memory care unit be assisted living. Obviously anyone with memory care issues needs some attention.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 30, 2025
Disappointed
They are always short of staff the food is not the best after mom got sick they would not take her back very heart breaking.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 18, 2024
Review for Brown Deer Place
I would say it's a good community but they need to hold on to their staff.
Pam J - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 4, 2024
My time @ Brown Deer's
I’ve been a resident here since early February, 2009.
Have found that most of the residents here are quite friendly.
The food often leaves a lot to be desired, altho the folks in the kitchen make every effort to keep the menus & food as interesting as possible.
TD - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 20, 2024
Review for Brown Deer Place
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 19, 2023
Brown Deer Place Review
I moved to Brown Deer Place from a different Senior Living Community in Iowa City. Brown Deer Place is a total difference and so much more enjoyable. Very glad I made the move to this community.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 2, 2022
My experience has been awesome. Generally, every person has bent over backwards to help me with what I need. I'm so very pleased with Brown Deer.
AS - Toured community
Independent Living
November 11, 2022
I liked Brown Deer. I liked their "concept" of working with all incomes and doing whatever they can to meet residents needs, like hospice. However, I did think it was a bit run down/dingy looking. There was an odor of urine, and the front desk lady was a bit unprofessional in my opinion.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 13, 2022
Good, Caring, with 3 Meals a Day and a Clean Community
I believe the residents need a bit more supervision. The staff are good to work with if the family has questions or concerns about our loved one.
There are three meals a day served to the residents. The community provides an activities calendar for the residents to view. The staff are good and keep in touch with me about my loved one.
Bridget L - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 29, 2022
Staff keeps busy with lots of activities and can be very social with other residents. People are encouraged to be out and about, enjoy live music, karaoke, and chat with all. Outside events are very pleasant and host with community. Help was expedient when injured as well.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 29, 2022
While volunteering at Brown Deer Place I had interactions with residents and staff who were all very friendly. The activities were enjoyable and fun to help create. Had fun while volunteering
Lou Villhauer - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 31, 2019
Enjoy the good life
We moved our sister in law [name removed] into Brown Deer Place last November. That was the best thing we could have done for her. [Name removed] was living at home by herself and her health was getting the best of her. Since her arrival at BDP her health has improved dramatically. She now gets three delicious meals a day. We no longer worry about her not eating. She also has made many new friends to keep her company. We also like BDP is conveniently located close to stores,doctor offices, banks,and about any where you might want to go in Coralville. Our decision to choose BDP was easy after we met the staff. [name removed],[name removed] and all staff members are truly professional and ready care for their residents. There is no doubt that when my wife and I are ready to take it easy and enjoy life,BDP is where we will be heading.[Name removed]
Debra Aegerter - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 26, 2019
Brown Deer Family
My mom moved into Brown Deer months ago and they have exceeded my expectations. She was very resistant to moving from our home to an independent/assisted living. However, everyone was so warm and welcoming that mom adjusted very quickly. I am sure this is due to the warm inviting family community they strive for. [Name removed] & [name removed]’s door is always open and anytime I have had questions or concerns they were addressed immediately. My mother’s happiness is always a priority. I have also observed that everyone that works there seems to love their job. I highly recommend Brown Deer.
Larry - Resident/client
Memory Care
July 26, 2019
#1 Choice Among Many!( It's family/home)
BDP is exceptional in facility, Staff, activities, amenities, & food. That is our experience after 2 years living here!
The key criteria in your decision are people & size (feels like family.... not a "cold, over-sized institution" … that's BDP!).
Wonderful place to live with caring,professional Staff & fun/active residents that will "make your day"!
The best choice for senior living in the Iowa City area. Stands out among many choices!
Beverly Bryant - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 26, 2019
Brown Deer Place, a caring community
My Mom moved into Brown Deer Place (BDP) in August of 2010 with her husband who had dementia. He lived in memory care while she lived in independent living. This worked very well as Mom did not have to go outside the building to see her husband and was allowed to stay with him in the daytime for as long as she wanted. She usually stayed from 6:30 A.M. until around 8 P.m. They ate their meals together. But she went back to her apt. to sleep.
When he passed away in 2011, Mom chose to continue to live at BDP as she said that was where her friends lived. The other resident were very supportive and caring as were the staff. Mom really liked [name removed], the manager as well as [name removed] ( public relations) and her husband who came occasionally. She also liked the maintenance man, [name removed] and [name removed], the supervisor of the caregivers . There are too many others to mention who were so helpful. There was also one resident who would reprogram her TV, let her know what channel the Hawks were on, and put new batteries in her weather radio and lift chair as needed.
Mom did not always like what was being served at mealtimes, but knew she could order off a menu and get what she wanted.
Mom loved the activities and participated in most of them. A favorite was Bingo, comedy and music presentations by people from outside the building, visits from children in the surrounding schools, physical fitness classes, reading books from the library or reading the newspaper, doing puzzles, weekly trips to the store or Walmart as well as drives to see the sights around the area. She could have used the shuttle for appointments but I was able to do that with her. I also set up her medications on a weekly basis.
When she was hospitalized during her stay, Mom either went for a period of time, to memory care for assisted living or sometimes came directly back to independent living with personnel assisting her as needed, checking on her frequently. And they brought meals to her room when she didn't feel she could go to the dining room
She loved the social gatherings which occurred weekly and also the popcorn which was popped once a week.
Overall, my Mom was where she wanted to be and liked the place very much as the staff (for an extra charge) made her bed daily, assisted her with her shower twice a week, cleaned her apt. weekly and changed her sheets weekly as well as doing all of her wash. I would recommend BDP.
Dianne McGrath - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 16, 2018
Brown Deer Looks Great BUT NOT GOOD CARE
Looked great at first, but our mother said the care was not what you paid for meals were terrible, chef quit, fed Mexican food 3-4 times a week. Elevator broke all the time and she was on second floor. Bed bugs on lower level by bingo room found in some ones room. how does this happen in an assisted living facility???
The maintenance man was the nicest man there and the most caring. The little gal doing the interviewing doesn't have a clue what is going on, or the Manager for that fact either.
I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. We have since moved our mother , where she is getting great care.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 13, 2018
I am very happy with Brown Deer Memory care unit in Coralville where I found a place for my sister. It is perfect for her with the level of care that she needs at this time. I spend time with her almost every day so I have had many opportunities to interact with the staff and observe their interactions with other residents. I am so relieved to see my sister in a safe and appropriate new home and to be relieved of the cares that she now needs. [Removed]
Response from Brown Deer Place
January 25, 2018
We so appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable feedback. Thank you for choosing Brown Deer Place and let us know how we can make your sister's life even more enjoyable at our community. It is our pleasure!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 10, 2018
Straight foward layout
I’m really pleased with this place. I’m really surprised the amount of care that my love one gets. She’s in assisted living so she can feel some type of independence, but she also has supervisors looking after here every so often. The facility itself has a very straight forward layout. It’s very good for someone like my love one and it’s impossible to get lost. They also have a nice outdoor area off the lounge where residents could sit outside. All in all I am pleased with this location and it’s better than I expected.
Response from Brown Deer Place
January 25, 2018
Thank you so much for sharing your loved one's experience and how Brown Deer Place is meeting her needs. It is wonderful to hear that she is thriving in her new apartment and community. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her life even better!
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 11, 2017
Really liked the programs, menus, and property...private room 5300 a month. All inclusive except furniture.
Response from Brown Deer Place
September 27, 2017
We're glad you enjoyed your visit and the amenities and services provided. Our Memory Care price is all-inclusive, which makes it idea for those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. We aim to be as flexible and as accommodating as possible for all of our residents. Thank you for your feedback!
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 7, 2017
Impressive tour
I was really impressed with this community and the tour I was given was very well done by the staff. They took their time showing me around and they answered all my questions. there were a lot of amenities for the residents.
I really liked this community but my mom already had her heart set on another community where she felt she would be more comfortable.
Response from Brown Deer Place
September 11, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate hearing that your tour was done to exceed your expectations. Should anything change, we would gladly welcome your mother to our Brown Deer Place family!
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