Kennybrook Village

    200 SW Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Spotless facility friendly staff recommended

    I toured Kennybrook and was impressed - a beautiful, spotless facility with well-kept grounds and apartment-style units. The staff are caring, upbeat and treat residents like family; communication was excellent and Alyssa gave a thorough, no-rush, informative tour. With lots of activities, great amenities (salon, fitness, therapy, chapel) and memory-care options like Maggie's Place, I feel confident recommending a visit.

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    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.84·(98)

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, resident-centered staff
    • Nurse-led administrative leadership
    • On-site physician and medication-management services
    • Spacious apartments with kitchenette and walk-in closet
    • Diverse on-site amenities (salon, fitness, chapel, movie theater, coffee shop)
    • Private dining and hotel-like common areas
    • Physical therapy and skilled rehabilitation services
    • Robust activities program and off-site excursions with transportation
    • Three meals daily with appealing menu options
    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Multiple levels of care including separate memory-care house
    • Organized administration and responsive communication
    • Weekly housekeeping and maintenance
    • Welcoming, social resident community

    Cons

    • Opaque admissions, deposit, and financial-policy practices
    • Asset-based eligibility constraints for admission
    • Limited unit availability and waitlist delays
    • Pricing and cost-transparency concerns
    • Variability in dining quality and resident satisfaction
    • Accessibility and bathroom design challenges in some apartments
    • Scope limitations in assisted-living clinical services (incontinence care)

    Summary of reviews

    Kennybrook Village consistently presents as a well-maintained, amenity-rich continuing care community with a strong emphasis on staff engagement and resident well-being. Reviews emphasize a culture of attentive, compassionate caregiving led by clinical leadership (a nurse director) and supported by on-site medical oversight, medication-management systems, and rehabilitation services. Families and long-term residents frequently describe staff as personable, knowledgeable, and responsive; several tour experiences singled out individual staff members for clear communication and helpfulness. The combination of professional clinical support and warm staff–resident interactions is a prominent strength.

    Facilities and apartments are described as spacious and homelike, with many units offering kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and thoughtful layout features. The building and grounds are repeatedly characterized as clean and well cared for. Kennybrook offers a broad set of on-site amenities — salon, fitness room, chapel/movie theater, coffee shop, private dining rooms — and hotel-like common areas that support socialization and family visits. On-site physical therapy and skilled rehab capacity, plus a separate memory-care house, provide continuity of care for residents whose needs escalate over time.

    The activities program is robust and varied: daily exercise classes, music programs, Bible study and chaplain services, field trips, and off-site outings with transportation within a local radius. Reviewers note good resident engagement and a busy events calendar, which contributes to a generally upbeat community atmosphere. Dining is positioned as a positive feature overall (three meals daily, appealing menus), though a number of comments indicate variability in meal satisfaction; this is an area where family preferences and expectations appear to diverge.

    Management and administrative performance receive mixed but generally positive commentary. Many reviewers praised the community’s organization, follow-up from marketing or admissions staff, and routine housekeeping/maintenance. At the same time, a recurring operational concern centers on admissions and financial practices: asset-based eligibility limits, waitlist constraints, and how deposits or wait-list fees are handled. Multiple reviewers expressed frustration with what they perceived as opaque disclosure of financial-policy details and with situations in which deposits were collected but admission could not be completed due to eligibility or funding limits. Availability is another practical constraint — waiting lists are reported, and openings may be declined or delayed when financial criteria are not met.

    Other practical considerations flagged by reviewers include occasional differences in dining experience, some accessibility and bathroom design challenges in certain units, and clear limits to what the assisted-living level will manage clinically (for example, residents with advanced continence-care needs may require a different level of care). These are operational traits to confirm during a tour and in written policy review.

    In summary, Kennybrook Village appears to offer high-quality, resident-focused care within a clean, well-appointed campus and a wide array of services and activities. The strongest patterns are in staff engagement, clinical oversight, amenities, and community life. Prospective residents and families should prioritize direct questions about admissions criteria, deposit and refund policies, cost structure, specific dining offerings, and the detailed scope of assisted-living clinical services (including how incontinence care is handled and what triggers transfer to a higher level of care) before committing. This will help align expectations about availability, costs, and the clinical services the community will deliver over time.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Kennybrook Village is located at 200 SW Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA, 50111.

    About Kennybrook Village

    Kennybrook Village sits at 200 SW Brookside Dr in Grimes, IA, and offers a simple but supportive place for seniors to live, with options ranging from independent living apartments and townhomes to assisted living, memory care at Maggie's Place, short-term rehab, and long-term care. The place has a family-like feeling where every resident gets personal attention and the care staff makes sure folks are comfortable and safe, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and moving in, with care plans shaped to what each person needs. Apartments here are designed for seniors, with large windows, private rooms, kitchens, safety features, carpeting, closets, showers, and wheelchair accessible spaces, plus you'll find options for high-speed internet, cable or satellite TV, and washers and dryers, making things comfortable and convenient. The grounds have walking paths and outdoor patios, with a pet-friendly policy allowing both cats and dogs, so residents can bring their companions along if they like, and there's available parking, garage spaces, and transportation for errands or appointments when driving's not an option.

    There are five levels of care here - independent living for seniors who want their own space but still enjoy social events and hassle-free living, assisted living with personalized help for daily needs and easy-to-reach community rooms, assisted living memory care in a secure spot called Maggie's Place that's set up for people dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, short-term rehab to help folks recover after illness or surgery, and long-term care for those who need more serious daily medical help, backed by a trained nursing staff who can manage needs like incontinence, diabetic care, or mobility issues. A full calendar keeps everyone active, with events such as grocery trips, outings to concerts, plays, museums, and botanical gardens, card games, bingo, exercise classes, parties, arts and crafts, book clubs, movies, and church services. On-site features include a cozy theater room, gathering spaces, a salon/barber shop, fitness center, laundry and housekeeping services, a coffee shop, and 24-hour staff for peace of mind. Residents enjoy fresh-cooked meals made by a chef in a restaurant-style dining room, with dietary accommodations available, and guests can join at mealtimes if they want.

    Health services include regular care assessments, medication management, and plans to keep everyone as independent as possible for as long as they can, and there's extra help for those needing more advanced nursing or non-medical home care, with aides offering companionship and simple support in the comfort of their apartment. The community takes pride in being inclusive, following principles like dignity, respect, and choice, and welcomes people of all backgrounds, with legal protections against discrimination. Beauticians care for residents on site, and the staff works to create a place where everyone feels valued, listened to, and connected, aiming to help people stay active in body and mind while making friends and enjoying their life each day. Kennybrook Village handles moving-in with extra support, connecting newcomers to senior realtors and downsizing professionals so the process runs smoothly, and every part of the community-from activity rooms and dining areas to outdoor spaces-is built to keep things welcoming and easy for seniors as they age. More details about what's offered and who to reach out to, including Alyssa Poland as a contact, are available on the Kennybrook Village website.

    People often ask...

    Kennybrook Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 19 photos of Kennybrook Village on Mirador.

    Yes, Kennybrook Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 200 SW Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA 50111.

    No, Kennybrook Village does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number2833
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity68 residents
    EffectiveOctober 4th, 2025
    ExpiresOctober 4th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    9

    Citations

    4

    Complaints

    14

    Years

    25 Jul 2025Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification visit.
    25 Jul 2025Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification visit. Census showed 16 tenants, with 15 having cognitive impairment and 1 without.
    25 Jan 2023Renewal
    Found no deficiencies identified during the recertification of the dementia program.
    25 Jan 2023Renewal
    Found no deficiencies.
    29 Sept 2021Complaint
    Determined that medication administration was not performed by staff who had completed the required medication manager training and exam, with staffing issues leading to passing medications by an unqualified individual.
    • 481-67.5(2)(f)(1)Medications
    17 Dec 2020Initial
    Identified deficiencies in background checks, tenant evaluations, service plans, and dementia training, with corrective actions outlined in the notes.
    • Record Checks
    • Evaluation of Tenant
    • Dementia Specific Training
    • Service Plans
    16 Jan 2020Renewal
    Found no deficiencies identified during the recertification survey for the Assisted Living Program.
    17 Jul 2018Complaint
    Identified that incident reporting for accidents or unusual occurrences was not completed as required, affecting two tenants.
    • 481-67.2(1)eProgram Policies and Procedures
    12 Dec 2017Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    22 Dec 2015Renewal
    Determined that required background checks were not completed before staff were employed; one staff member’s checks were completed after hire.
    • 481-67.19(3)Record Checks
    08 Aug 2013Renewal
    Investigated the monitoring visit and found no regulatory insufficiencies during the evaluation.
    12 Apr 2012Complaint
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies and staffing-related concerns during initial certification and complaint/incident evaluation, including gaps in tenant evaluation and in staff training.
    • IAC r. 481-69.22(2)Regulatory Insufficiency
    • IAC r. 481-69.28(5)Regulatory Insufficiency

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