Camelot Village

    1105 S 3rd St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
    4.8 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean, roomy, convenient; slightly far

    My dad found Graceview himself - it's clean, a small community with roomy apartments, a central elevator, easy access to units, and private off-street parking, conveniently close to stores and churches. We asked about the deposit but it's a bit far for us; I'm planning to visit on the 3rd.

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    4.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • clean
    • close to stores and churches
    • small community
    • roomy apartments
    • central elevator location
    • easy access to apartments
    • private off-street parking
    • meets residents' needs

    Cons

    • too far away for some families
    • deposit/inquiry concerns
    • some prospective residents chose other facilities (e.g., Graceview)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the supplied review summaries is cautiously positive about Camelot Village's physical environment and suitability for some residents, with a few logistical and competitive concerns. Multiple reviewers highlight the property as clean, with roomy apartments and features that make access easy — a centrally located elevator, straightforward apartment access, and private off-street parking. The site appears to be a smaller, community-oriented setting, which is cited explicitly and can be attractive to people seeking a less institutional environment. One reviewer explicitly noted that the facility is meeting their father's needs, which suggests that, for at least some residents, the living environment and services are adequate.

    Facilities and accessibility are the strongest themes. Roomy apartments and easy access (including a central elevator) are repeatedly mentioned, suggesting the building layout is convenient for mobility and daily living. The availability of private off-street parking is another concrete amenity that supports visitors and residents who drive. Cleanliness is also repeatedly noted, reinforcing a positive view of maintenance and housekeeping. Proximity to community anchors — stores and churches — is another commonly cited advantage, indicating the location supports residents' needs for shopping and spiritual or community activities.

    There are, however, notable caveats raised by reviewers. A common logistical concern is distance: at least one reviewer felt the facility was "too far away," indicating location suitability may vary depending on where family members live or where prospective residents prefer to be. Another issue raised involves a "deposit inquiry," which implies either a question or friction around deposits or financial/administrative processes; while the summaries do not provide details, this flags a potential area where clearer communication or streamlined procedures might improve prospective residents' experiences. Additionally, some prospects compared Camelot Village with other options (Graceview is mentioned) or ultimately chose another facility or "found his own facility," indicating competitive pressure and that Camelot may not meet every prospective resident's preferences or needs.

    Information about care quality, staff interactions, dining, activities, and management is limited in these summaries. The explicit statement that the facility is "meeting his needs" is a positive indicator for care/fit in at least one case, but there is insufficient detail to draw firm conclusions about staff responsiveness, the quality of clinical care, dining options, social programming, or management responsiveness across multiple residents. Because those operational and service areas are important for long-term satisfaction, the lack of commentary is itself notable: prospective families should request specifics and references on care, meals, activities, and staff turnover when evaluating the community further.

    In summary, Camelot Village appears to offer a clean, accessible, small-community living environment with roomy apartments, convenient building layout (central elevator), and private parking, making it a strong fit for residents prioritizing those attributes. Primary concerns from reviewers center on distance for some families, some ambiguity or friction around deposit/administrative inquiries, and competition from other nearby facilities. Given the limited commentary on staff, dining, and activities, further direct inquiry and a site visit would be advisable for families who want a comprehensive assessment of care, services, and programming before making a placement decision.

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    About Camelot Village

    Camelot Village is a senior apartment community on the east bank of the Missouri River that serves people 62 years and older or those with mobility impairments, and you'll find 36 apartments here, including 29 one-bedroom units and 7 studio apartments, and among these, four apartments are specially designed for people with limited mobility, so there's some care with making things easier for folks who need extra help getting around. Each apartment comes with a full kitchen, carpeting, window treatments, and heating and air conditioning, and you get safety rails in the bathroom, showers with tubs, an emergency call system, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, so they've tried to think about most safety needs, plus all utilities except for your phone and cable TV are included in the rent.

    The building has an elevator, an entry access system for security, and an on-site laundry room, and each resident gets an individual indoor mailbox. There's a lounge and gathering area for social time, and plenty of parking spaces. Staff is on-site for building maintenance and management, and there's a Social Service Coordinator available to help residents with personal needs, so people tend to get help as things come up whether big or small. Camelot Village gives aging-in-place options and has nursing home, assisted living, and memory care services, so care can change as needs do over time, and you get nurses on staff, plus nurses and doctors on call if needed, and there's access to dental and podiatrist care, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and even hospice services if those are needed down the line.

    The place is pet-friendly with pets allowed for a deposit, and there's a no smoking rule indoors in both private and public areas, which should keep things a bit fresher, plus the community has beauty and barber services right on-site. Residents often take part in activities like bingo, potluck suppers, birthday celebrations, and card games, and there are common lounges, outdoor gathering spaces, and even offsite trips with complimentary transportation for errands or outings, so you won't feel stuck or bored if you don't want to be. Folks here have a 12-month lease, and apartment layouts include one bedroom and bathroom, with the primary bedroom usually measuring about 10' x 10' and set on the first level for ease. The community is part of Retirement Housing Foundation and joins in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S. program, which gives residents a way to stay active through volunteer efforts.

    Wheelchair accessible showers are found in some of the apartments, and entry access systems and indoor mail ensure residents' safety and privacy, and with nearby medical offices, stores, and restaurants, it's not hard to get daily needs met. The community is classified as affordable senior housing, and you'll see people of all backgrounds here, men and women both, as residency isn't limited by gender. Camelot Village has been around since 1989, and you'll get a straightforward senior living experience without many frills, but with most things needed for daily comfort and safety thought out well, and staff does what they can to keep things running smoothly and make life easier for residents however needs change.

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