Meadowview of Johnston

    5555 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Reviews

    4.04·(24)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Warm, attentive staff who build personal relationships with residents
    • Responsive support for move-ins, care transitions, and family questions
    • Positive nursing support and professional care in memory care
    • Support across independent living, assisted living, and memory care
    • Apartments that support aging in place as care needs change
    • Smaller community with a welcoming, home-like atmosphere
    • Spacious, manageable apartments with useful storage and laundry space
    • Newer, attractive, and well-maintained facilities
    • Varied activities, concerts, and family-oriented events
    • Generally positive dining feedback and varied menu options
    • Friendly resident community and family inclusion
    • Reasonable value for the services described
    • Convenient on-site hair salon

    Cons

    • Leadership continuity and management communication concerns
    • Limited in-room telephone access (reported)
    • Billing transparency concerns
    • Variable resident satisfaction with meal quality

    Summary of reviews

    Feedback is predominantly positive, particularly from families describing residents’ adjustment, day-to-day support, and care transitions. Families value the smaller setting, where staff are said to know residents personally and provide a balance of independence and oversight. Reviews describe helpful move-in support and smooth transitions between independent living and memory care. One family also praised the nursing team’s knowledge and support. These accounts are favorable, though they reflect individual experiences rather than a comprehensive assessment of care across all residents.

    Staff are frequently characterized as warm, welcoming, and responsive to residents and families. Reviewers describe staff following up on questions, checking in during transitions, and helping family members feel included. The community is also described as socially welcoming, with residents introducing themselves to newcomers and staff recognizing visiting family members.

    Dining feedback is mostly favorable, including praise for food variety and taste. One resident acknowledged that meal satisfaction varies among residents, so dining experiences may not be uniform. Activities are a recurring strength: reviews mention morning and afternoon options, concerts, family events, and programs that can appeal to different interests. Some residents took time to become involved, but at least one family described increasing participation over time.

    The building is described as newer, attractive, clean, spacious, and home-like. Apartment size, storage, and laundry space were appreciated, as was the ability to remain in the same apartment when assisted living services are needed. A reviewer also considered the pricing reasonable for the services provided. The availability of a hair salon was another practical amenity noted.

    Management feedback is mixed. Positive reviews describe timely answers and helpful leadership, while a former employee raised concerns about leadership turnover, management communication, in-room telephone access, and the clarity of monthly charges; a brief review also cited poor management. These concerns are not broadly detailed across the feedback, but prospective residents and families may wish to confirm current phone arrangements, billing procedures, and leadership continuity directly with the community.

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    Location

    Meadowview of Johnston is located at 5555 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA, 50131.

    About Meadowview of Johnston

    Meadowview of Johnston sits on five acres at 5555 Pioneer Parkway in Johnston, Iowa, and has 106 living units where people age 55 and older can live with different levels of support, and you know, when you walk through the grounds you notice the place holds a kind of peace, with open areas, walking paths, and even a courtyard patio with a fire pit where residents gather. Folks choose from studio, one-bedroom deluxe, or two-bedroom apartments, and there's independent living for those who want to do most things on their own, assisted living for people needing help with daily tasks, and memory care for those facing Alzheimer's or dementia, all covered in their full care plan. The facility's got skilled nursing, respite care for short stays, and even home care services, so seniors get the support that fits what they need at the time. Pets are allowed here, so people can bring their animal friends, which sure makes a difference in the mood of a place.

    Meal services mean residents don't worry about cooking every day, and there's a fireside lounge, a barbershop and salon, and a movie theater, plus chef-planned dining and an ice cream parlor for a treat, and it's nice that you find craft rooms and a library for quiet hours or hobbies. There's a fitness center and therapy sessions for anyone wanting to keep their strength up, and activities happen often to keep everyone busy if that's what they want, with gardening areas outside too. The care staff aim to make things feel homelike, and they base care plans on nurse checks to get things right for each person, whether it's for memory care or help with bathing and medicines. Security goes around the clock, and the building's got computer and internet access for connecting with family and friends. Access features help people with mobility, but detailed info's not listed, same as specifics about apartment floor plans, parking, and utility costs, which you'd have to ask about on a tour.

    The place is part of the Iowa Health Care Association's network, giving it some backing in senior living experience, and the facilities have air filtration systems to keep the common areas fresh. Residents get to use the movie theater, coffee bar, hair salon, and often sit outside or take walks, and for those thinking long term, the community offers a full line of care, so you don't have to move if needs change with age. Meadowview of Johnston encourages people to come for tours, meet the staff and residents, and see community features in person, which is a good way to decide if the place fits what you're looking for in daily living and future needs.

    About Cassia

    Meadowview of Johnston is managed by Cassia.

    Founded in 2018 through the merger of Augustana Care (est. 1918) and Elim Care (est. 1917), Cassia is a faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. Operating 24 communities across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Colorado, and Florida, Cassia provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and community services.

    People often ask...

    Meadowview of Johnston offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 23 photos of Meadowview of Johnston on Mirador.

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

    The full address for this community is 5555 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131.

    No, Meadowview of Johnston 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 number3345
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity170 residents
    EffectiveFebruary 4th, 2026
    ExpiresFebruary 4th, 2028
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    10

    Citations

    3

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    20 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated deficiencies in service plans and person-centered activities, finding plans did not address independence needs or include tenant-centered activities for residents.
    • 48167.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    • 48169.26(1)Service Plans
    • 48169.26(4)(d)Person-Centered Activities
    30 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after investigations into a complaint and an incident; census recorded as 82.
    25 Jun 2025Renewal
    Found that the service plan did not address elopement risk for one tenant with dementia.
    • IAC 481-69.26(4)Service Plans
    25 Jun 2025Complaint
    Concluded no deficiencies were found during the recertification review after a complaint investigation.
    11 Mar 2024Incident
    Found no deficiencies.
    22 Nov 2022Initial
    Identified deficiencies in staff background checks, annual/significant-change tenant evaluations, service plans, and dementia training.
    • 481-67.19(3)Record Checks
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(4)Service Plans - Outside Providers
    • 481-69.26(4)Service Plans - Activities
    • 481-69.30(1)Dementia-Specific Education for Personnel
    22 Nov 2022Initial
    Found no deficiencies during the initial certification.

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