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5.0
Based on Friends and Family
Best of Senior Living
2024 — 2022
Caring Stars
2024 — 2023
AI Summary of Reviews

Residents say Independence Village of Waukee constantly brings happiness and smiles, with fabulous, caring team members and many new friends. Reviewers point to spacious, comfortable apartments with room for larger dining areas, many types of activities, and a team that goes above and beyond for residents' well-being.

Our tour of the facility was very well done, probably the best tour we have seen
Mike Beaman
The staff here are fabulous! They constantly go out of their way to take care of any need that you might have. They are so caring and kind! The residents are equally amazing. It is a blessing to make so many new friends. There are so many different types of activities to take advantage of. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Living here constantly brings happiness and smiles!
Cindy Brockman
Apartment size was bigger than most. The layout of the apartment gave space for a larger dining area. Staff was attentive and went beyond to help when needed.
Anonymous Author
I highly recommend this community. The team is amazing. I had a great time visiting.
Valley Lakes
I love it so far. I have everything I need here. I get a noon meal and the food is pretty good. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I've met a lot of nice people. I'm not sorry I made the move.
Anonymous Author
I recently had a school project where I presented oral care education to the staff at this assisted living facility, and I had such a great experience. They were incredibly receptive from the start and immediately welcomed the opportunity to have me come in. The staff was very friendly, engaged, and genuinely interested in learning how to better care for their residents’ oral health. It was clear that they truly care about the people they serve and go above and beyond to support their overall well-being, including oral care. From what I observed, they do a wonderful job making sure their residents are well cared for in every aspect. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone looking for a place where residents are treated with kindness and attention.
Tabby Mai
My husband and I toured Independence Village of Waukee to see about his mother possibly moving into their community. We were very impressed with their facility. Alivia, who took us on the tour, was very friendly and thorough about details of living there. It was obvious as we toured that Alivia is liked by residents and people there appeared content and happy. The rooms were spacious with adequate closet and storage space. Alivia described numerous activities that their residents can do and be involved in. The price to live there is more reasonable and affordable compared to other retirement facilities we have toured. We would definitely recommend it to others looking for a place for their loved ones!
Julie Gootee
Excellent tour and clear pricing structure. The staff was very kind, friendly and helpful.
Bob X
Have not met one person at Independence Village who was not helpful, outgoing, truly invested in solving your problem. All members of staff know my name and I've only been here 5 weeks.
Anonymous Author
I recently visited with Brandon at the Waukee, IA location regarding a family member who is dealing with dementia. She lives several states away and up till now has been dependent on help from neighbors and friends. I was looking for advice on how best to arrange proper help for her. Brandon was more than willing to help answer my questions. He listened to me describe the situation and was glad to make phone calls on my behalf to some of the care agencies where my family member lives. Later than afternoon I received a call from one of those agencies who put me in contact with the right people who could help me. His assistance was exactly what I needed. In less than 2 days, thanks to Brandon taking the time to steer me in the right direction, I have arrived at what appears to be a workable solution in helping my family member receive the qualified assistance she needs. When I didn't know what to do or who to call, Brandon took over and introduced me to the right people! I can't thank Brandon enough for his understanding, professional guidance, time and willingness to help. I give him 10 stars out of 5!!!!! What a relief for me and my family to have met him!
Randy Byers
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed by the amazing staff. The facility is very clean and well-organized, and the food prepared by the staff was delicious. During our tour for my loved one, everyone was kind, patient, and informative, which gave us peace of mind. It’s clear they truly care about the people they serve. I would definitely recommend this facility to others.
Patricia G
Very clean, excellent staff activities are very nice paint there nails. live music, nice patio in the summer.
Bryan D
Mom is in very good hands! I enjoy all aspects of the facility.
Doug H
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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.

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  • 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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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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