Meadowview of Clive sits on six acres in Clive, Iowa, and opened in summer 2023 after about two years of construction, and from the start it was clear that the people here put care into every detail, with a ribbon-cutting by the Clive Chamber of Commerce and a plaque to mark the opening, and you'll find Phil Mefford serving as the executive director who keeps things running smoothly. The community brings together independent living, assisted living, and memory care, so folks can age in place and remain in their own apartments even as their needs change, and the building is nonprofit and faith-based with a focus on affordability and quality care, plus it's pet-friendly and has a possible partnership with Shuler Elementary, which is uncommon to see.
Residents can pick from over 100 well-sized apartments in one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, or two-bedroom layouts, even studio units, all with kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, decorator roller shades, individual climate controls, and safety touches like zero-entry showers and grab bars in every bathroom. People gather in bright common spaces like the fireplace lobby, the fireside lounge, a library, activity and craft rooms, a movie theater, a salon, spa, courtyard patio with a fire pit, and there's even underground heated parking and storage lockers, which comes in handy.
Dining happens in a sunny community space where meals are served each day, and residents get help with special diets for things like allergies or diabetes, along with a continental breakfast, meal plan, and room service options to simplify mealtime, and light housekeeping comes every other week, with laundry and dry cleaning available. There's high-speed Wi-Fi, basic satellite TV, and landline phone service throughout, and utilities like property tax, maintenance, heating, and air, minus telephone service, are included in what folks pay.
Care covers a lot, spanning independent living, assisted living, and memory care for those with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and there are always trained healthcare professionals on staff for routine check-ups, emergency care, and medication management. The team supports daily living needs like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication, making sure people who use wheelchairs or need non-ambulatory care get the right help, and mental wellness programs and personalized care plans are routine here. Safety is a top priority, so each unit has an emergency alert system, and there's 24-hour staff for peace of mind.
Meadowview of Clive wants people to feel part of a real community, so you'll see regular movie nights, game room gatherings, social activities, fitness and wellness programs, plus arts, crafts, spiritual, educational events, and scheduled transportation for outings and shopping. Live-in caregivers provide daily help in the residential care homes, and there's partnership with healthcare providers to make sure needs, big or small, get handled. With all these on-site amenities, from the state-of-the-art air filtration system in common areas to pet-friendly spaces and underground parking, the goal is to make daily life safe and supportive without making things feel complicated or overwhelming.
