Stonehill Communities Assisi Village in Dubuque, Iowa, sits at 1001 Assisi Dr and offers a range of living options for those 55 and older, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite stays, and you'll find they've got a three-story building with apartments and villas that come in different sizes, from studios up to two bedrooms, with space ranging from 588 to 1,510 square feet, and you get housekeepers, fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, safety features like emergency alert pendants with fall detection, washers, dryers, and cable TV, and they don't mind if folks bring along a pet. The staff, who are known for being friendly and helpful, stay on duty all day and night, ready to assist with everyday needs such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, and they'll even help people move from a bed to a wheelchair or manage diabetes care. Folks can schedule a tour or request more details online, and there's a map for visitors, so it's easy enough to find the place when you come by for a look.
The campus is pretty big and shares space with Windsor Park Apartments and other specialized units, and they offer continuing care, which means priority access to higher levels of assistance like long-term care and nursing home services, and they do home-based care through Stonehill at Home for those who want it. Memory care programming comes with safety features and individualized plans for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, using programs like GUIDE Dementia and Mindful Moments, and there are nurses who set up personalized services so residents can keep as much independence as possible, and families can set up consultations through their web system. People at Assisi Village get meals cooked for them, with restaurant-style dining, snacks, and themed dinners, plus a complimentary continental breakfast and weekly grocery trips or online shopping help, and there's a chapel for daily Catholic mass and rosary along with other spiritual care.
The list of things to do is pretty long, from arts, crafts, and movie nights to cards, Scrabble, chair yoga, casino trips, theater outings, clubs for books or prayer, and even music programs, with daily events on the calendar. Residents can use the full wellness center, including fitness classes, health coaching, personal training, and there's a hobby room, library with new books from the local Carnegie-Stout Public Library, barber and salon, an exercise space, and rooms folks can reserve for family gatherings or celebrations. Outdoor spaces include patios, sunrooms, screened porches, raised gardens for vegetables or flowers, and there are walking paths for fresh air. Health services cover diabetic care and incontinence support, and the staff have experience helping with non-ambulatory needs, so people with mobility challenges get the help they need.
Laundry and housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, and parking are all there, along with Wi-Fi internet. Safety is central, with secured entries, sprinkler systems, and a 24/7 call system for emergencies. The environment is designed to be welcoming and social, with shared indoor spaces for activities, and the community keeps a good reputation, with a 4.3 out of 5 in community sentiment and a higher 4.8 score on Seniorly's review system. Payment for services works through private pay, Social Security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance, and there's a structured fee system that adjusts for the type of care needed, including respite and possible buy-in fees.
Devotional activities and support for spiritual needs are part of daily life, and there's a strong focus on keeping people active and involved in both body and mind, as well as helping them feel at home. The community offers resources for caregivers, post-acute care, outpatient therapy, and healthcare services on site, and they have special programs and a welcoming committee to help new residents settle in. Tours can be arranged ahead of time, and there's a virtual photo gallery online if someone wants to see more before they visit. The facility aims to help residents feel safe, comfortable, and able to live with as much independence as they wish, all while having support close by.
