Estabrook Lodge sits in Eldora, IA, a small place with 8 licensed assisted living beds, designed for seniors who want care in a homelike setting, and the facility keeps things simple and close-knit, where up to 6 residents receive help with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and daily activities. The community includes private suites, studio apartments, single bedrooms, and communal living options, all fully furnished with kitchenettes, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and access to internet, cable, and a telephone. The building has amenities like a movie room, library, greenhouse, community kitchen, chapel service, high-definition TVs, yard spaces, workout areas, a sauna, a jacuzzi, and game rooms for group activities, and residents can visit the beauty salon or use the services of a mobile hairdresser.
The staff focuses on personalized care, offering wellness checks each month and managing medication, while a registered nurse remains on call. Residents can expect 24/7 emergency response, falls management, help walking, and regular health monitoring. The dining program uses input from a registered dietitian and adapts to dietary needs for those with high blood pressure or diabetes, plus there are dementia-friendly menus and special support for people with Alzheimer's or memory loss. The Lodge arranges regular activities, crafts, music programs, and organized community nights, and when residents need to go to doctor appointments, run errands, or attend spiritual events, transportation is arranged.
Estabrook Lodge connects with local hospitals, nursing homes, hospice agencies, dialysis centers, and home health care when needed, supporting all stages of senior health needs. Residents who want more privacy can use studio layouts, and those who prefer shared living have that option too, with maintenance-free living so no one worries about cooking or housework. The Lodge supports a steady lifestyle with wellness programs, access to fitness equipment, and a book room, plus meal service with organic foods and personal laundry services available. The facility shares some services and amenities with the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center next door, including book deliveries and hairdresser visits.
Caregivers, CNAs, LPNs, LVNs, and RNs all work with Director of Assisted Living Trish Pickering to meet resident needs, and services include help with medication, showering, continence, moving around, and rehab care if needed. The Lodge follows state licensing and stays open daily from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Located about 13.5 miles from Iowa Falls, Estabrook Lodge gives seniors a choice for long-term support, with services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and help for daily life, all in a friendly lodge setting that tries to make each resident comfortable, safe, and part of a community.
