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1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
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Amenities/Features

  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Multiple open-concept floor plans
  • On-site beauty salon and barbershop
  • On-site library and business center
  • Housekeeping services
  • Pet-friendly community

Experience The Best Senior Living Services With A Full Continuum Of Care

Welcome to Independence Village of Waukee, a senior living community where our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Residents live their best life in our close-knit and welcoming community in Waukee, Iowa — a vibrant, active suburb of the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area, known for its quality of life and numerous senior-focused amenities.

Unique Senior Living For Everyone

From independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing, our continuum of care lets residents enjoy all the perks of senior living. Experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, countless social opportunities, gourmet dining, state-of-the-art amenities and so much more — all with the peace of mind of knowing the best care is available if you need it.

Enjoy all the benefits of being close to urban amenities like shopping centers and entertainment venues, while living in an area with small-town charm. Waukee boasts a strong sense of community and neighborly values, with residents known for their friendliness, supportiveness and active involvement in community events.

  • Walk, bike, fish or picnic in Centennial Park or on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The spacious park and scenic trail are havens for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Explore the local flavors and products at Waukee's Farmers' Market, where you can find fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods, and more.
  • Located less than 10 minutes from UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital.
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LIVING OPTIONS

Personalized For You And Your Loved One

Independent Living

Independent Living

From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to provide peace of mind and help you spend your days exactly as you want to.

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Assisted Living

Assisted Living

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

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Memory Care

Memory Care

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

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Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing

There’s a reason so many industry professionals refer their patients to our communities. We provide services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation in a comfortable environment tailored to your unique needs.

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Excitement Is On The Menu

Every dining experience is crafted with residents in mind. From multiple, customizable meal options each day and menus crafted based on their feedback to intentional seating to help them connect with like-minded peers, we focus on making sure the dining experience is just that — a truly personalized, enjoyable experience.

We get to know each of our residents on a deep level to become familiar with the foods they like, how they like their meals prepared and what matters most to them.

The best part? Everything is made fresh — and you or your loved one will never have to wash a dish afterward.

Starters

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Polish Sausage And
Sauerkraut Soup
With homemade stock and fresh dill
House Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrot and red onion (with choice of dressing)
Asian Coleslaw
Shredded cabbage tossed in sesame-ginger dressing

Entrees

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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Pasta, roasted vegetables, tomato sauce, and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, baked to perfection
Chicken Cordon Bleu
All-natural white meat chicken breast, topped with ham, swiss cheese and supreme sauce, oven-roasted and served with smashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Mustard-Roasted Salmon
Atlantic salmon glazed with whole grain mustard and brown sugar, oven-roasted and presented over cumin-scented rice pilaf with market vegetables

Desserts

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Texas Sheet Cake
Homemade chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and walnuts
Hand-Dipped Ice Cream
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, butter pecan, moose tracks, sugar-free chocolate and the flavor of the month

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AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITIES

Yet Again, StoryPoint Group Is the Nation's #1 Senior Living Operator!

We're honored to have the most senior living communities receive both the A Place for Mom 2025 Best of Senior Living Award and the Caring.com 2025 Caring Stars Award once again. These awards are special because they come directly from reviews by the people who matter most — residents and their families. Take advantage of our top-rated gourmet dining options, expert care, and activities designed to let you shine, every day. Schedule a tour to see why StoryPoint Group communities are #1.

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Why Residents And Their Families Love Independence Village of Waukee

I stayed in skilled care for 10 days. I was treated like a queen. The CNAs, nurses, therapists, and management are wonderful! They treat you like family. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you Ellen, Alicia, Mary, Mikayla, and Jesse for all the great care.

- Sally Reed
Resident

Mom moved from IV Assisted Living to Memory Care late last year. She was very well cared for in AL, but the isolation was unhealthy for her. Since moving to Memory Care, she has improved both mentally and physically. We attribute that to the attention and care the staff has given her since we have not been able to ourselves due to the pandemic. We have had to completely trust the staff in Memory Care and they have shown mom and her family all the care and kindness that I believe they would show to their own family. Mom is now involved in activities and she socializes at mealtime. When AL recommended that mom move to Memory Care, we were hesitant that she needed the extra care. We are thankful that they made the recommendation as we are certain now that it helped save her life. The care and respect that both AL and Memory Care have provided mom is priceless to us. Every step of the way, they have kept all of moms family involved in her activities, mental well being and her health. We rest much easier knowing that the nursing staff and all the caregivers truly care about mom. I highly recommend Independence Village to anyone looking for a safe, secure and nurturing environment for themselves or a loved one.

- Ellen Drum
Resident's Family Member

I found my 'home' when I moved into this community! The staff has beautifully carried on with the legacy of 'all things bright and beautiful.'

- Resident

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Discover What Makes Independence Village of Waukee Unique

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