Independence Village Of Waukee
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- 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
- (515) 987-4100
- 4.5 ( 12 reviews )
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care
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About This Community
Welcome to Independence Village of Waukee! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know it’s the small details in life that make a difference. Every resident becomes a part of our family, and we work with each of them at their pace to create the experiences they want. Independence Village of Waukee is a place where residents can truly Shine. Everyday.
Independent Living
Independent living is designed for individuals who want the privacy of an apartment home with the added benefits senior living offers: meals, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, activities, group outings, fitness programs, educational seminars and more.
Assisted Living
Assisted living provides a licensed environment for individuals requiring everyday assistance while promoting the greatest level of independence and privacy.
Memory Care
Designed for those with dementia or other memory impairments, memory care provides services in a licensed environment by specially trained professionals.
Skilled Nursing
Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation service is for those in need of short-term 24/7 care as directed by a physician.
Community Amenities:
• Activities areas include a woodworking shop, library/computer center, billiards room, movie theater and more • Transportation service • Underground parking garage • Private dining room • Courtyard with a walking path • Fitness center • Weekly housekeeping services • And moreReviews
4.5
( 12 Reviews )
Nicole
January 14, 2023
Independence Village of Waukee was a very nice facility. The staff seemed very nice as well. They have individual apartments, which were very nice. It was out of our price range though. My mother-in-law needs Medicaid right away, and it takes a couple of years before they're able to accept Medicaid. It's a big place, so I didn't see as much interaction with everyone, but they all seemed very friendly and nice. They had salon services and a library. They had many different amenities. They had snacks available. The dining area was almost set up like a restaurant.
Laurie
September 26, 2022
We like Independence Village of Waukee because it's smaller and the hallways aren't as long, and the meals have been great. My uncle and aunt are in two different wings. My aunt is in assisted and my uncle is in skilled, so unfortunately, they're not together in the same apartment. They had told us that my aunt will need memory care soon and that's in a different building across the street. She can't walk over anytime she wants to see her husband in skilled nursing because it's not all under the same roof. That would be my only negative part. We were told everything was under one roof and it's not.
Someone has got to put her snow boots, snow coat, and gloves on this winter, and walk her across the street to see her husband. It's a little misleading that it's all under one roof when it's not. One of the other great things is my aunt made friends very, very quickly, and she never has to dine alone. However, I've been trying to get through the director and I've left four messages and she hasn't called me back yet.
I've had several meals there, and they're delicious and filling. There are lots of options. My aunt has been very, very pleased with the food. The place is fairly clean. They've been in once to clean her apartment. The activities are on the opposite hall and she's just at that stage where she loses her sense of direction. She hasn't attended any activities yet, but it's only been a few weeks. The aides have been wonderful. We're paying for two separate apartments, so it's extraordinarily expensive for a couple that are in two different wings.
Carrie Jill
September 08, 2022
Everyone was so kind & easy to work with....from the admissions coordinator to the nursing staff to the Maintenance team...and, of course, the other residents! The facility itself is top-notch. My Uncle was so proud to call it home when he lived there! He didn't want to move, but financially, it was in his best interest, although it was a tough decision for him to make. The Assisted Living apartment he lived in was simple, spacious & beautiful. He loved being able to stay in his apartment and have his alone time or go mingle with others in the commons area. And he loved venturing out to various places in Waukee on his scooter, especially since the facility was so close to the bike trail that he used to ride on when he rode a bicycle. He really liked interacting with the staff, too, because they became like family to him. The admissions coordinator even gave him a flower bouquet with a "Welcome Home" card in it when he moved in & that made him feel so very special...it still warms my heart when I think of what that small but kind gesture meant to my Uncle.
Eric
July 25, 2021
I went to the Independence Village of Waukee. It's kind of a one-stop-shop. They kind of had a main building, and they had independent living or condos around it. I looked at the assisted living part. There's a courtyard type thing. I guess they have activities outdoors too. There's a grill there. They have activities and meals. The room is nice.
Shane L
April 20, 2021
Our mom is so happy here. The rooms and facility are nice, modernized, and accomodating. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. Communication is very frequent and transparent. Any special requests have been handled quickly. Mom likes the food, the staff, and the other residents. IVoW handled the COVID situation very well. We couldn't be happier with our decision to have our mom be a part of this community.
Lori L
March 17, 2021
My mother moved in Oct 2020 during Covid. It was very difficult not to be able to visit. But the administration did a great job on keeping us updated. Everyone has been so kind to my mother and she is very happy. Her apartment is very nice. She adores her care givers.
She says the food is good and loves having meals in the dining room.
Kay struble
March 09, 2021
One of the most important things is the staff at Independence Village; they are so helpful, friendly and kind with the residents.
Communication is also very important, and the staff is always willing to listen and respond to any questions or comments from resident or their family. If there is any kind of an issue or problem they were diligently to get it solved.
As a family member of a resident I feel very comfortable and quite welcome when I come into the facility.
Also independence village is spotlessly clean. The hallways are bright and cheerful. My brother’s room is filled with natural light and is very spacious. We appreciate the washer and dryer.
The facility has many wonderful activities and opportunities for the residents to gather socially in many different ways. They provide so many opportunities for ways to keep residents stimulated and active.
I like to say that when I “get old” I’m going to move to Independence Village.
Linda
March 06, 2021
We chose Independence Village of Waukee for my sister. The people there were awesome. They came in on a weekend when we were in an emergency situation and had to find a place, and they have done nothing but bend over backwards to help us. They are awesome. She said the food is really great. They brought us a treat when we interviewed with them. The staff was really good. She's on a low-salt diet, and their food is all low-salt. They do a lot of things, but she hasn't participated in anything yet. Some places we looked at were too big, some places were too small, but this was just right. It was expensive, but we got a good deal compared to others.
A Ruth
February 22, 2021
This has become a very nice place to live. Thanks to the entire staff who goes to any length to make my living here pleasant. Everyone always has a smile and seems to enjoy their job and their willingness to help is a joy.
The lighting in the apartment could be better.
Bob
It was a nice facility. We got to look at a small one-bedroom, but there's not enough storage space inside of it, and nothing in the bathroom area whatsoever. The staff member did a pretty good job and answered the questions we had. The two-bedrooms were all occupied. It was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the meal, and the chef came out and talked to us. It was a good and well-presented meal. They talked to us about the activities and the transportation services.
Theresa
September 26, 2018
The reason we ended up going to here is that both assisted and the independent living's arrangements were exactly the same. Also, it didn't feel as much like a hospital. The assisted living is sort of like apartment living, but with the same services that the other community was offering. My father-in-law was really struggling with moving into any kind of community, and so this is a better fit for him. They have posted everywhere the different meals that they have. They have three meals a day. They offer a great variety of healthy food. My father-in-law is in there for congestive heart failure, but the food is healthy and edible. We are always seeing people in the game room playing pool. Also, there are lots of opportunities for buses to take the residents out to grocery stores or shopping centers. They have lots of different sitting areas. They have a full movie room where they watch movies and/or play sports. The community is very active. There are lots of residents always walking around.
Susan95119050
October 16, 2014
It was too far out from where mom wanted to be. Everyone was very nice. I was a little disappointed that we had to wait an hour after we came in with an appointment. The rooms were nice, clean, and comparable in size. They have pretty much everything everybody has like exercise, church, movies, cards. and Wii bowling.
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