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Independence Village of Ankeny

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
9.8
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62 reviews

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Anonymous - Family/friend
5.0

Beautiful facility. The entry/lobby looks like a nice hotel. Every staff member has been very kind and caring. My mom loves her apartment. She has become very close with all of her caregivers. staff is welcoming to family members.... Read more

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About the facility Independence Village of Ankeny

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

Residents at Independence Village of Ankeny have access to a variety of nearby amenities. With grocery stores, banks, medical facilities, and restaurants in the area, it’s easy for residents to run errands and socialize.

Assisted living provides quality care while encouraging residents to remain as independent as possible. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that will stimulate their mind, body, and spirit.

For those with dementia or other memory impairments, memory care provides specialized services in an accommodating environment.

Seniors at Independence Village of Ankeny will have a variety of floorplans to choose from to best fit their lifestyle needs. Apartments are also wheelchair accessible and have private patios and balconies.

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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
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
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.
Independence Village of Ankeny is a community within StoryPoint Group, LLC properties. See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities.

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Amenities at Independence Village of Ankeny

Health Care Services

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

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Air Conditioned

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Enclosed Courtyard
Indoor Walking Paths

Languages spoken

English

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Catholic Services
Other Religious Services
Art Classes

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9.8
Review Score
62 reviews

Review Score

62 reviews
9.8

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5 star

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4 star

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3 star

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2 star

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A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Ankeny with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Ankeny has 62 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Meals & Dining

4.4

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.7

Staff

4.7

Value for Cost

4.5

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5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
November 30, 2023

Beautiful facility. The entry/lobby looks like a nice hotel. Every staff member has been very kind and caring. My mom loves her apartment. She has become very close with all of her caregivers. staff is welcoming to family members.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Paula - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 4, 2023
Verified Review
Incredibly Grateful

My mom is currently a resident at Independence Village of Ankeny. The staff is very friendly and helpful and my mom is not the easiest person to deal with but she really likes everyone. They clean her apartment, take out her trash and do her laundry if she doesn't feel like doing it herself. It's very clean in the whole facility and they always contact me if anything out of the ordinary happens. They are cognizant of her needs and talked to both of us when they noticed that she needed some physical/occupational/speech therapy. The move in process was quick and easy. I started looking for a place for her at the end of May and we were able to move her in at the beginning of July. It was a lot of change for her and she's 89, but she asked me the other day if she would be able to stay there because she really likes it. She gets 3 meals a day and quite likes the food. They have a lot of activities and that has been so good for her. It's also good for me to know that she is safe and healthy. I couldn't have hoped for more.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Independence Village of Ankeny

October 5, 2023

Hi Paula, We love hearing that you have a peace of mind regarding your mom being safe and healthy in our community. Thank you for your review!


3.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
August 24, 2023
Verified Review
Nice community with areas of improvment needed are in sufficient staffing and cleanliness.

This has not been the great experience as I thought it would. The place is not clean, they are short staffed and they have not followed through on what they sell the place on. I have met with them with my concerns and they committed to improvement. That is why I would rate them overall a 3 out of 5.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

1

Response from Independence Village of Ankeny

August 30, 2023

Hello, Thank you for your review. We took this feedback back to the team and are happy to report we recently hired a new settings director. We are excited about the impact this new addition to the team will have! We apologize for your experience and would like to connect with you directly to address any additional questions or concerns you may have. If you would like to discuss, please call the community at (515) 963-4000 and ask to speak with the Executive Director. Thank you!


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
June 20, 2023

Everything has been god. I enjoy going to all the amazing activities they have here.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kim A - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 19, 2023
Life enrichment director

She provides a wide variety of daily activities for residents. She knows residents by name and makes them feel valued and tries to include everyone. She makes the activities fun and is often seen dancing! She wears costumes at special events to make them even more special. She does everything with a smile and seems to authentically enjoy her job!

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
June 19, 2023
A great place to live

My experience has been wonderful. Couldn't ask for a better place to be

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Amy W - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 19, 2023
A Place to Call Home

My dad always thought he'd end his days in his own home, but a diagnoses caused our family to look for an assisted living that would provide necessary care but with a family/community feel. After touring 3 locations and reviewing each place with a "pros and cons" list. We narrowed it down and asked my dad his decision. He looked at us and said, "I would definitely call this place my home." The staff-from the front desk, caregivers, maintenance, kitchen and wellness team have shown my dad what it feels like to live in a community, but to also become like a family.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dorene - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 9, 2023
Verified Review
Very nice facility

What stood out to me about this community is that they are very helpful and care very much about the residents. Very nice facility. The staff has been helpful and responsive. They have activities and try to remain busy. They have had some turnover… But I'm not sure any place is any better in that regard. The people they hire have been friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
DeAnna - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 25, 2023
Verified Review
Wonderful Experience

So far everybody has been wonderful. My mom seems so much happier than where she was at previously. The staff really stand out to me. They are great communicators. I definitely would recommend Independence Village of Ankeny to other families.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Keathen W - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
January 3, 2023
Warm & Welcoming, with Excellent Care!

I work with multiple staff members and residents to provide hospice services. Staff are very welcoming, easy to communicate with, and I can see they provide quality care for all residents. There is always lots of activities for residents, families, and staff!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Krista S - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
January 3, 2023
This is Where I Would Want My Mom to Live

We have a friend who lives here that has been thriving since she moved in. She goes to activities and has made new friendships. The staff are great and it is very clean. Definitely a place I would want for my mom when it's time.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dr. B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 3, 2023
Best Senior Living

It has been very good. You will find this place comfortable, accommodating, and safe.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 3, 2023
IV Ankeny

My experience has been great. It is the number one place I have been.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Jeane - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 28, 2022
It's Good

There is lots of activities and things going on. I enjoy the outings they take us on and the crafts. The staff take time to get to know you.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Gary K - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 28, 2022
Pleasantly Surprised

I didn't want to move here. My daughter helped me find this place and it changed my life overnight. it's taking time to adjust, but they keep me busy, I've made good friends, the food is good, they are very accommodating, and I go to lots of activities. My daughter visits often.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kim A - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 28, 2022
Highly Recommend

We are very pleased with our choice of this assisted living facility! The staff has helped make this transition for our dad go smoothly. They really get to know the residents and their families. There are a variety of activities daily and the meals are wonderful! The residents get to know each other and become like family for each other.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Andrew S - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 27, 2022
this is a Wonderful Place

Independence Village-Ankeny is simply wonderful. It is clean, modern and has a very caring staff. I couldn't ask for a more ideal place for my mom.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Francis C - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 23, 2022
Verified Review
Would recommend

We really like Independence Village of Ankeny. The staff bend the rules some to make sure the residents are happy and satisfied. They take care of my loved one very well here. We would definitely recommend this facility to others looking.


3.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 9, 2022
Verified Review

I was excited for mom to be there after talking to the Admin director. It seemed there were a lot of upper management changes after she moved in. Some of those changes were not good. I'm not too impressed with communication from the Director/Nurse. I have talked to him directly and am hoping that things will change. My mom seems happy and that's the most important part.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Independence Village of Ankeny

August 18, 2022

Hello, Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear that your mom is happy. We care deeply about your mom's experience and want to do everything in our power to meet your expectations. If you need to connect with a Regional leader about your concerns please ask our Executive Director to help you get in contact. Thank you.


5.0
Bill H - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 4, 2022

Not happy about his rent being raised. Service overall is good have many dry food, would like more sauce on certain things.

Response from Independence Village of Ankeny

January 19, 2022

Hello Bill, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you feel you're getting a 5-star experience from Independence Village of Ankeny. Over the last two years, we have learned the importance of hiring the most dedicated individuals who want to grow with our organization and provide the best care to our residents. We have also seen the importance of adhering to the highest standards to maintain the well-being of our residents. We have adjusted our rent costs to reflect the elevated cost of living and goods expenses to ensure that the experience we provide matches the level of excellence those we serve have come to expect. We encourage anyone with questions to connect directly with the Executive Director. Thank you for being a part of our Independence Village family.


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