Prairie Gate sits in the heart of Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Valley View Drive, and features prairie-style architecture with warm and inviting interior spaces that make it a comfortable place for seniors to call home, and you know, there's a real sense of community with people gathering in club lounges, a large hearth lobby, or out on the walking paths that wind through flower beds outside where you might also find folks enjoying the fresh air or a gentle stroll. You'll find a wide range of living options here, including independent living, assisted living, enriched living, memory care, transitional care, long-term care apartment homes, active adult living, hospice care, and home health care, and there's nursing support all day and all night, with care plans tailored for each person, whether they need a little help or more complex medical support like rehabilitation or wound care.
Prairie Gate provides specialized memory care communities for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, and their staff gets trained about these conditions, offering safe, secure settings with alarms for those who tend to wander and a secure outdoor area for fresh air. The main dining room and bistro serve restaurant-style meals, and there are cozy places to eat with friends or guests, plus meals can be brought to apartments when needed. You might stop by the on-site salon for a haircut, make use of the therapy center for health needs, or visit the private fitness center at your own pace, as well as relax in the club lounge or spend time with books in the library or computers in the computer center.
There are plenty of spaces for spiritual care, with worship services in the chapel auditorium and a calendar full of programs and wellness activities, including friendly games like cards and bingo that keep folks busy and connected. Residents use community or arranged transportation for errands, visits, or appointments, and there's on-site maintenance, guest suites for visitors, storage lockers, garage parking, wireless internet, basic cable TV, and artistic and creative spaces for those who enjoy painting or crafts. You'll find services to help with daily living chores, medication reminders, meals, and personal care, so people can keep their independence while still getting the help they need. The continuum of care means someone can move into Prairie Gate for independent living and remain in the same community if their needs change, with short-term rehabilitation, home care, adult day services, and skilled nursing for those who are frail or need ongoing medical attention.
The facility tries to meet every need with support for body, mind, and spirit, and the location is surrounded by easy walking paths and flower gardens that make the place peaceful, not to mention the storage lockers and garage parking that add a bit of convenience, and the business office services that take care of daily matters. Prairie Gate does a steady job of balancing social activity and privacy, with layouts ranging from small apartments to spaces where friends gather, and meals served together or at home, all in a friendly, warm setting that aims to make life comfortable and safe for seniors. The website www.PrairiegatePHS.org and preshomes.org/living-options/find-a-community/prairie-gate give more details on services, living options, and daily life at Prairie Gate.
