The Meadows Senior Community

    1302 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Warm, clean community; caring staff

    I chose this small-town community because it felt warm and homey; the apartments and grounds are attractive, clean, and larger than many I've seen. Staff are caring and knowledgeable, there are lots of activities (exercise classes, bingo/bridge/music and occasional special dinners), and it's conveniently connected to a hospital and pharmacy. With strong COVID precautions and reasonable pricing, I would recommend it.

    Current/former 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

    5.00·(4)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Reasonable value and pricing
    • Larger apartment sizes
    • Attractive, well-maintained apartments and grounds
    • Very clean facility
    • Safe environment
    • Caring and knowledgeable staff
    • Friendly, pleasant staff
    • Connected to a hospital
    • Close proximity to a pharmacy
    • Good location
    • Lots of activities available
    • Ongoing exercise classes
    • Past offerings of entertainment (bingo, bridge, music)
    • Occasional special dinners
    • Warm, inviting atmosphere that supports independence
    • Strong COVID safety plan
    • Recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Limited weekend staff availability
    • Small-town location with limited shopping and external amenities
    • Entertainment offerings appear reduced or inconsistent compared with past

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is positive: reviewers repeatedly highlight good value, spacious and attractive apartments, a clean and safe environment, and a caring, knowledgeable staff. The community is described as warm and inviting, supporting residents’ independence while providing a comforting, home-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers explicitly recommend the Meadows to others, and the facility’s strong COVID safety plan is noted as a reassuring feature.

    Care quality and staff: The staff are consistently described as caring, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Reviewers emphasize the staff’s attentiveness and competence, contributing to a feeling of safety and well-being for residents. However, a recurring operational concern is limited weekend staff availability; reviewers noted that weekend staffing is not always present or as available, which could affect coverage and responsiveness during those periods.

    Facilities and location: The Meadows scores highly for physical attributes. Apartments are noted as larger than alternatives, and the community and grounds are described as nicer-looking and well maintained. Cleanliness is emphasized as a strong point, reinforcing the overall safe environment. An important practical advantage is the facility’s connection to a hospital and close proximity to a pharmacy, which reviewers appreciate for convenience and peace of mind. At the same time, the community sits in a small town with limited shopping and external amenities; reviewers who value nearby retail and entertainment options may find this limiting.

    Activities and dining: Activities are commonly mentioned as a positive, with reviewers referencing many available options and ongoing exercise classes. There are also notes about past entertainment offerings such as bingo, bridge, and music, and occasional special dinners are part of the social calendar. That said, several summaries imply that some entertainment options have diminished or become less consistent compared with the past, so prospective residents who prioritize a robust, varied entertainment schedule should inquire about current programming frequency and variety.

    Management and safety: Reviewers praise the overall sense of safety and cleanliness, and the facility’s COVID safety measures are specifically called out as strong. Management appears to have maintained a stable, inviting atmosphere that supports resident independence while providing necessary services. The reasonable pricing combined with the facility’s physical and clinical connections (hospital/pharmacy) creates a compelling value proposition for many reviewers.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant themes are value, space, cleanliness, safety, and supportive staff. The principal downsides are structural rather than qualitative: weekend staffing gaps and limited external amenities due to the small-town location, and a possible reduction or inconsistency in entertainment offerings over time. In summary, the Meadows is portrayed as a well-maintained, safe, and affordable senior community with caring staff and useful medical proximities — an especially good fit for prospective residents who prioritize apartment size, cleanliness, medical access, and an atmosphere of independence. Those who require robust weekend staffing or extensive nearby shopping and entertainment should verify current staffing levels and activity schedules before deciding.

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    Location

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    The Meadows Senior Community is located at 1302 S Main St, Clarion, IA, 50525.

    About The Meadows Senior Community

    The Meadows Senior Community sits about 17.9 miles outside Webster City, in Clarion, Iowa, right at 1302 South Main Street, where it shares a campus with The Meadows Independent Living and connects directly to Iowa Specialty Hospital, which makes healthcare visits a bit easier for folks who live there. The community has 42 beds and offers both independent living and assisted living, with studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, so people can have their own space or choose something different if they want. Each apartment includes basic utilities, weekly cleaning, daily "I'm okay" checks, and monthly health checks with vital signs and weight, plus residents wear 24-hour emergency pendants for added safety, and there's an emergency alert system as well.

    For meals, The Meadows serves three nutritious meals each day in a dining room with all-day, restaurant-style options, and staff can help with dietary restrictions such as allergies or diabetes, so there's less worry around food. There's laundry and dry cleaning services, weekly housekeeping, and routine maintenance included, and everybody gets either two showers a week or one shower and a whirlpool bath, depending on what's needed. Residents can get assistance with bathing, dressing, medication, and moving around if they need it, and there's always supervision for those who want extra help.

    The community has an arts room for creative activities, regular movie nights, and a "Things To Do" program packed with arts and crafts, excursions away from the campus, and events with local volunteers, so there are always ways for residents to stay engaged. There's a well-stocked library, a beauty salon, a garden courtyard, landscaped walking paths, and a lounge where people can relax or visit. Personal care, supervision, nonmedical health services, and escorts to doctor's appointments are all available, along with daily wellness checks.

    The Meadows has both independent living and assisted living options, Alzheimer's care services, and works with several local healthcare partners like Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics, Gabrielson Clinic, Orthopedic Specialists, and Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. The staff provides care focused on safety, privacy, and helping people live as independently as possible, with services reviewed monthly. There's a resident greeting service and a supportive environment for up to 42 people at a time, with programming meant to promote social interactions, learning, and a healthy lifestyle. The Meadows is part of a broader network under the Iowa Health Care Association, and they offer floor plans, virtual tours, a photo gallery, and extra resources to give potential residents and families a clear idea of life at the community. There's a waiting list for new residents, and because The Meadows is a Continuing Care Retirement Community, residents can stay as their needs change, knowing help is close by if and when it's needed.

    People often ask...

    The Meadows Senior Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,991 per month.

    The Meadows Senior Community offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 1302 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525.

    No, The Meadows Senior Community 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.

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