Apple Valley Place of Charles City

    801 Blunt St, Charles City, IA 50616
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff and clean facility

    I moved my mom in and have been very pleased. The staff are kind, professional and proactive-clear explanations, flexible visiting, and they help with activities-while the facility is bright, clean, spacious with nice rooms, a pleasant smell, patio garden, lively daily activities and food my mom enjoys. Convenient town location and genuinely caring staff make this a wonderful, good-value experience.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.14·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring staff
    • Proactive nursing and clinical oversight
    • Assisted activity support
    • Engaging daily and accessible activities
    • Good, enjoyable dining
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Bright, inviting interior with pleasant aromas
    • Outdoor patio and garden
    • Spacious, comfortable resident rooms
    • Flexible visiting policy
    • Convenient town location
    • Perceived value for cost

    Cons

    • Inconsistent admissions and move-in coordination
    • Staff communication tone and responsiveness
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Perceived high monthly cost
    • Occasional staffing shortfalls affecting responsiveness

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility is commonly described as bright, clean, and welcoming, with a lively atmosphere and a range of daily activities. Many families highlighted positive interactions with caregiving staff and nursing personnel, appreciated the dining, and found common areas and resident rooms to be spacious and well maintained. The outdoor patio/garden and a convenient town location are additional strengths cited by families.

    Care and staff: Several accounts emphasize compassionate, hands-on staff and proactive nursing involvement. Reviewers used terms such as caring, professional, and attentive; staff assistance with activities and a generally friendly demeanor are recurring positives. At the same time, there are consistent concerns about how the facility communicates with families and about the tone of some interactions with management. A small number of narratives also point to times when staffing levels felt thin, which can delay responsiveness. One incident involving an injury raised questions about transfer-safety practices and the facility’s incident response and family communication; this points to a need to clarify clinical protocols and post-incident processes with the provider.

    Dining and activities: Dining is frequently described as enjoyable and resident preferences are noted as being met in many cases. Activity programming appears robust and accessible, with daily options, music and social programming, and staff-supported participation. The environment is described as lively and not confining, which may aid social engagement for residents who can participate.

    Facilities and environment: Cleanliness and an inviting ambiance are prominent positives. Common areas are characterized as bright, pleasant-smelling, and well-kept. Resident rooms are described as spacious and comfortable. Outdoor space such as a patio garden adds to the facility’s appeal for families seeking accessible outdoor opportunities.

    Management, admissions, and cost: Several reviewers described frustration with the admissions process and delays securing an apartment, suggesting inconsistency in move-in coordination and waitlist management. There are also concerns about communication from management during transitions. Cost is perceived as high by some families; potential residents should evaluate pricing and what is included in the monthly fee. Given the mix of strong day-to-day care impressions and procedural concerns, prospective residents and families may wish to confirm timelines, staffing ratios, incident-response procedures, and contract terms before committing.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: Strengths center on daily life quality—friendly caregivers, pleasant environment, engaging activities, and satisfying dining. Areas that warrant close inquiry are admissions logistics, management communication style, staffing consistency during higher-need periods, and the facility’s protocols for clinical incidents and family notification. Visiting the community during a typical weekday, asking for staffing ratios, reviewing sample menus and activity schedules, and requesting written incident-response and move-in workflow policies will help families determine fit.

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    Location

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    Apple Valley Place of Charles City is located at 801 Blunt St, Charles City, IA, 50616.

    About Apple Valley Place of Charles City

    Apple Valley Place of Charles City sits in a scenic area and offers different types of care, so people can find the services they need as they get older, and they've got a good sized building with 42 licensed beds, which makes it feel like a close-knit place, and folks can choose between independent living, assisted living, or memory care all under one roof, which is handy for couples or friends who might need different kinds of support. The staff stand by all day and night, ready to help with things like bathing, dressing, and remembering medicine, and they've got special programs for people with memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's, which is important because those folks sometimes feel lost or confused, so the community set up safe neighborhood areas and activities that help people feel comfortable and less worried.

    There's a variety of rooms and units, some with kitchenettes, and they've kept things accessible, with no pets allowed, but with easy access for folks with handicaps, and they've also made sure the Wi-Fi and TV service is available in many parts of the building. The caregivers help with just the right amount of assistance so residents can stay independent as much as possible, and if people only need short-term help, like after leaving the hospital or when family needs a break, they do respite care as well. The community supports people not just physically, but also with social, spiritual, and emotional needs by offering arts, crafts, music, planned outings, and games, which can really help folks stay sharp and maintain friendships.

    Apple Valley Place of Charles City gives transportation for shopping and outings, regular housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, and linen services, which means residents don't have to worry about those chores, and there are meal plans with communal dining, room service, and guest meals for visitors, so mealtimes can feel more like home, and they offer religious services, which many residents find comforting. Amenities inside include a lounge, a fitness area, a salon, and even garden spaces where residents can enjoy horticultural activities, and having cable TV in the common areas encourages folks to gather and connect. The memory care neighborhood is designed to reduce wandering and confusion for people with Alzheimer's, and the entire place aims to let people keep their dignity and individuality, with compassionate staff helping out every step of the way for as long as needed.

    The community is licensed under the state license S0083 and certified to provide assisted living, independent living, and memory care options, including a Medicare-certified home health care service. There's skilled nursing and hospice care available, and general adult daycare if people need extra support during the day. The entry fee is $1,000, and services are tailored to each resident's needs, with many activities and amenities aimed at keeping folks active, happy, and connected as they age, making for a setting that feels caring and comfortable, even as needs change.

    People often ask...

    Apple Valley Place of Charles City offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,923 per month.

    Apple Valley Place of Charles City offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 16 photos of Apple Valley Place of Charles City on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 801 Blunt St, Charles City, IA 50616.

    No, Apple Valley Place of Charles City does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number1827
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity42 residents
    EffectiveJune 21st, 2024
    ExpiresJune 21st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    6

    Citations

    6

    Complaints

    20

    Years

    20 Nov 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited during the investigation and recertification review.
    15 Apr 2025Complaint
    Found deficiencies in medication administration, failure to complete lab orders, and inadequate staff training on dependent adult abuse and dementia care.
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    • 481-67.9(6)Dependent adult abuse training
    • 481-69.30(1)Dementia Specific Education for Personnel
    06 Dec 2023Renewal
    Found deficiencies in training and tenant assessments; documentation showed missing mandated training for staff and incomplete health and functional assessments for tenants.
    • Dependent adult abuse and related training
    • Tenant assessments and related training
    • Evaluation of tenant status within 30 days of occupancy
    28 Oct 2020Renewal
    Found no deficiencies cited during the on-site infection control survey and recertification visit.
    23 Jul 2018Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification visit.
    10 May 2017Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. Census reported total population of 34.
    02 Aug 2016Renewal
    Determined substantial compliance with certification requirements; no deficiencies were cited.
    29 Sept 2014Renewal
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies during the evaluation of a senior living program.
    28 Mar 2012Renewal
    Concluded no regulatory insufficiencies were found during the monitoring visit.
    17 Jan 2012Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging missing medications and related issues; found no regulatory insufficiencies noted.
    20 Sept 2010Complaint
    Verified no regulatory insufficiencies identified during the on-site evaluation conducted on September 20, 2010. The census showed 38 tenants, all without cognitive disorder.
    01 May 2006Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.

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