Edencrest at Green Meadows

Edencrest at Green Meadows is a senior living community in the Johnston area that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care all under one roof, and you'll find that the staff has plenty of training and is always around to help so residents can feel welcome and settled, and you'll notice that the grounds have indoor and outdoor walking paths plus an enclosed courtyard where residents can stroll safely, and for folks who need extra support, the facility has a secure memory care wing with specialized safety features, individualized service plans, and programs like reminiscence therapy to help people with Alzheimer's and other memory problems. Residents can join in a full calendar of activities aimed at helping them stay active and social, and there are both onsite and offsite devotional services as well as a beauty salon, fitness center, spa, and health classes so people can keep up with their routines, and there are also common spaces like an arts and crafts center, a cafe, movie room, piano, library, game room, and even a bar and pub, which all give people options for activities and relaxing. The dining program gives people meals made by a professional chef, with a choice of restaurant-style or anytime dining plus special diets like low-sugar, low-sodium, and gluten-free as needed, and the services cover things like laundry, cleaning, guest meals, trays, transportation, and parking, with private apartments and garages available. Edencrest has a five-tiered care system, where residents are assessed by nurses and individualized plans are created, charging by 15-minute increments for staff help, and there's hospice and respite care for short-term needs as well, so people can get support after surgery or just for a brief stay if needed. Monthly rates start at $5,250 for independent and assisted living, and $7,200 for memory care, with respite care charged daily, and the rent covers much of the basics like utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, daily meals, and activities. Pets are welcome, and the grounds have lots of outdoor space with walking trails, raised gardens, and patios, and the staff tries to keep the place running smoothly so everyone has what they need as their needs change, and you'll find Edencrest serves Johnston, Beaverdale, Ankeny, Norwalk, and southeast Des Moines, and offers special discounts to veterans, firefighters, EMTs, and police officers.