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Independence Village of Ames

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1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014

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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.

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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2418 Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

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Yes

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Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

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1

Assisted Living

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2

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Amenities
at Independence Village of Ames

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

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

Room Amenities

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

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

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

Common areas

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

Recreational areas

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

Services

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

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

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

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for Independence Village of Ames

9.4Review score77 reviews
9.4
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Ames with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Ames has 77 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
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4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.7
A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Ames with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Ames has 77 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
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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
Mike S. - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 1, 2023
5.0
Everyone is very nice and friendly
Going way better than I expected. Everyone is very knowledgeable.
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 6, 2023
Hi Mike, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team's expertise exceeded your expectations. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please to reach out. Have a great day!
Irene - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 17, 2023
5.0
It's been great! Like I'm on vacation
I feel wonderful about it. They help you with everything you need.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 5, 2023
4.0
I think its fine
The staff take good care of me
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
arlet c - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 28, 2023
4.0
breakfasts are terrific!
My experience has been fine
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
David J - Resident/client
Assisted Living
May 9, 2023
5.0
Been happy since I've bee here
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Elaine N - Resident/client
Assisted Living
May 9, 2023
5.0
I'm extremely happy
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Janene N - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 14, 2023
4.0
Best place to have a parent
I feel the staff are excellent and want to be working there and are happy and kind. I love that they have fun activities, good food, with lots of choices. They have a reason to celebrate and have a good time and the staff are very respectful and easy to talk with. It's a clean and fun environment.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Tommy T - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 14, 2023
4.0
The meals have gone down a lot since we have been here in Sept. We run out of so many things and the truck is always supposed to be bringing them. Things listed in the menu are out many times.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Response from Independence Village of Ames
January 25, 2023
Hello Tommy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are aware that there have been issues with the timely delivery of certain food items, as this has been a national, ongoing issue. We have been working to address those issues and are open to suggestions on how we can create a better experience. To discuss your review with us directly, please reach out to our Executive Director.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 14, 2023
5.0
daughter of resident
The main staff has been very accommodating and helpful. Move-in day we were treated to pizza. Everyone seems genuine in their care for residence and meeting their needs.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 30, 2022
4.0
My wife moved to the memory unit [time frame removed] ago. The staff has been very supportive to my wife and myself during this transition.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 28, 2022
4.0
This is Home
If you want to enjoy the home environment and the friendly faces, this is the place to call home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Shelby H - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
December 28, 2022
5.0
As a care partner-I have the best experience at IV Ames! Staff is extremely friendly and easy to work with. My patients rave about the facility, activities, and staff!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Activities
5
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