Kennybrook Village

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

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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·(102)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • compassionate, resident-centered staff
    • on-site clinical services (nurse director, on-site physician, medication management)
    • spacious, well-appointed apartments with kitchenettes and walk-in closets
    • extensive on-site amenities (salon, fitness room, chapel, movie theater, private dining, coffee shop)
    • three-meal daily dining program with appealing menu options
    • robust activity schedule and organized outings with transportation
    • skilled rehabilitation and therapy services (physical therapy, NuStep, rehab rooms)
    • separate memory-care residence and multiple care-level continuity
    • clean, well-maintained building and grounds
    • organized administration and professional admissions staff
    • refundable wait-list deposit option
    • strong community atmosphere with long-term, satisfied residents

    Cons

    • opaque or restrictive financial-eligibility and deposit practices
    • limited immediate availability and wait-list delays
    • variability in staff performance and communication
    • inconsistent meal quality and dining experience
    • admission limitations for residents with advanced incontinence or higher needs
    • variability in memory-care oversight and transition clarity
    • perceived high pricing relative to some alternatives
    • bathroom accessibility and fixture usability limitations in some units

    Summary of reviews

    Kennybrook Village presents as a well-appointed continuing-care community with a strong emphasis on resident comfort and a wide range of on-site services. The physical campus and units are consistently described as clean, well maintained, and attractively furnished; many apartments are noted as spacious and include kitchenettes and walk-in closets. Common areas and amenity offerings are extensive and hotel-like in quality, including a chapel/movie theater, private dining, fitness room, beauty salon, coffee shop, outdoor patio, and multiple gathering spaces. The community also offers on-site rehabilitation and therapy services and a separate memory-care house, which supports continuity of care across levels.

    Care and staff quality are frequent strengths in the reviews. Families and residents regularly describe staff as kind, upbeat, and resident-focused; staff members are often praised for knowing residents by name, facilitating admissions and insurance issues, and going beyond minimum expectations. The leadership structure includes clinical oversight (director who is a nurse), an on-site physician presence, and explicit medication-management practices, which reviewers cite as contributing to peace of mind. Long-term residents and those who have transitioned internally (for example from independent to assisted living) report generally positive experiences and continuity of care.

    The community offers a full activity program with daily exercise classes, musical programming, Bible study and church services, Merrymakers music programs, field trips, and other social outings supported by community transportation within a set radius. Dining is organized as a three-meal daily program; many reviewers described the menu positively and the dining environment as welcoming, although several comments indicate variability in meal quality and occasional preferences for improvement.

    Notable operational patterns that prospective families should weigh: admissions and financial policies have been a source of concern for some—reviews reference restrictive asset requirements, deposit handling, and instances where admission was not completed after a deposit. Availability can also be limited, producing wait-list delays. A few reviewers raised issues around inconsistent staff performance or communication and expressed concerns about memory-care practices or transitions; while many praise staff, these comments point to variability rather than uniform experience. Additional practical considerations mentioned include perceived pricing levels relative to alternatives and certain apartment bathroom accessibility limitations.

    Overall, Kennybrook Village appears to be a well-managed, amenity-rich community with strong clinical oversight and a resident-centered culture that many residents and families endorse. Prospective residents should tour to verify unit accessibility and dining fit, and seek clear, written explanations of financial eligibility, deposit/refund policies, and the facility’s admission limits for higher-care needs to ensure alignment with their expectations and care requirements.

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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

    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 40 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 number3209
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity16 residents
    EffectiveJuly 1st, 2026
    ExpiresJune 30th, 2028
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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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