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1325 Coconino Road, Ames, IA 50014

(515) 292-2858

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Independence Village of Ames, IA

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“Minutes from Iowa State University and just 5 miles from Mary Greeley Medical Center, residents enjoy maintenance-free living, gourmet dining, and engaging daily activities.”
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Experience a Senior Living Community That’s Like a Family

Welcome to Independence Village of Ames, a StoryPoint Group senior living community in vibrant Ames, Iowa, where our residents are at the heart of everything we do. From help with home maintenance to daily expert assistance, we customize each senior’s support to their individual living style. In our community, we form close-knit and caring relationships with each of our residents to share in life’s journey together.

Our assisted living, memory care, and respite care services are personalized to each resident’s unique needs. Our newly opened memory care neighborhood is here to assist our residents with both support needs and daily enrichment. We offer a comfortable, secure environment with 24-hour oversight and specialized programming to ensure your loved one is always fully supported. You or your family member will have everything you need to shine every day.

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Living with More Support

Assisted Living

From help with medication to support with daily activities, coordinating appointments, and more, assisted living offers 24-hour assistance.

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Memory Care

Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.

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$7,167 / mo
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Respite Care

Our respite care program is designed to provide comprehensive support for anyone who may need temporary assistance. Enjoy the amenities of our community while our care team supports you with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication management, and more. Stay for as long as you’d like, and we’ll help make you feel at home.

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Fewer Falls. Faster Response. Greater Peace of Mind.

At StoryPoint Group communities, we're always looking for new ways to enhance safety and peace of mind. That's why select Memory Care communities now feature SafelyYou, an AI-enabled fall detection technology that helps our teams respond faster and keep residents safer — giving families added reassurance and confidence in their loved one's care.

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Personalized Dining

Restaurant-style dining prepared by our Executive Chef, with fresh, locally sourced menus built around residents' preferences.

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Spacious, open-concept apartments designed for comfort and independence. Schedule a tour to see them in person.

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

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A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offered for assisted living. With a separate bedroom and a comfortable living area, this floor plan gives you a bit more room to spread out.
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A studio apartment offered for assisted living. An open, bright layout with just the right amount of space to settle in and feel right at home.
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2 Bed, 1 Bath

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A two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offered for assisted living. With two bedrooms and a comfortable shared living area, there is room to host guests or share with a companion.
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For over 40 years, our communities have been recognized for the experiences we create for residents, families, and community members alike. See what residents and families share about life at Independence Village of Ames, including meaningful feedback and recognition the community has earned.

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2025 — 2022
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2024 — 2022
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Families and visiting professionals describe Independence Village of Ames as a beautiful, welcoming community with kind, compassionate, and transparent team members. Reviews highlight big smiles, strong communication, and a comfortable, smaller size that residents appreciate.

Very friendly staff. I liked it because it wasn't quite as large as some other places. The people seemed happy when we came in there. So far I would recommend to others.
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We had a great visit at Independence Village in Ames. Susanne was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. It was a beautiful facility.
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Lisa Schmidt
Kind, compassionate administration and staff. Very welcoming and transparent.
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Kelly Freel
Independence village of ames is amazing! The team they have there are awesome to work and collaborate with. They give great care to our patients and are always very helpful when I have questions and concerns. Staff is always so welcoming with big smiles.
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Samantha lindsey
The staff of Independence Village in Ames is such a wonderful team to work with. As a hospice nurse, I know that the caregivers and staff will provide great care to our shared patients. They have caring staff, who are always welcoming, helpful, and communicate patient needs.
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Hannah Eichenberger
Independence Village Ames and our Nurse Nina, gave our family peace of mind when we needed it most. The compassion, kindness, and genuine care shown every day made all the difference—we are incredibly grateful.
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Independence Village of Ames, IA

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1325 Coconino Road
Ames, IA 50014

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Living with Independence

This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it.

  • Active Adult Living: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living was designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you or your loved one the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.
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Living with More Support

This blends assisted living, memory care, and respite care with hands-on, around-the-clock support in a home built for that season of life.

  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
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