Mt. Pleasant Home

Mt. Pleasant Home sits at 1695 Mt Pleasant St. in Dubuque, IA, and serves as a retirement community in a historic Victorian mansion that's welcomed people since 1874. This nonprofit offers independent living, with three family-style meals a day, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and a friendly staff on duty around the clock. Folks here get to enjoy social and educational activities, and there are raised garden beds, patios, a TV lounge, a library, and rooms with air conditioning and cable or satellite TV. The kitchen will upgrade its old walk-in cooler soon, but right now, it uses equipment from earlier times that works hard to keep food safe for everyone. Residents can join in community events or relax in one of the meeting rooms or garden areas. Staff offer care for elderly women, and long-term care options include connections to home health, skilled nursing, and help with personal care and diabetic needs, all through different agencies, since the Home itself doesn't hold a health care license. The community accepts older adults looking to stay independent yet enjoy support with daily needs, and those with fewer family or financial resources are welcome. There's transportation help, parking, wellness checks, guest meals, and on-site dining with a private dining room, plus Wi-Fi available throughout. Family caregivers can find guidance and resources about long-term care and insurance, and staff encourage friendships and independence by offering activities, check-ins, and support every day. The Home's long history includes care committees, a house man for outdoor work, and additions like the 1940 wing and the elevator from 1965, as well as programs for homeless women and children. People appreciate the safe, personal atmosphere provided, and recent reviews give it a high rating.