Pricing ranges from
    $4,878 – 6,341/month

    The Cedars Assisted Living

    600 N Kennedy Ave, Madrid, IA, 50156
    4.3 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Caring, patient staff; comfortable community

    I'm very glad we chose this community - the staff are caring, experienced and flexible, patient and honest, with strong Alzheimer's knowledge; the nurse-guided, non-forcing transition and regular updates kept me reassured as they accommodated diverse behaviors. The facility is comfortable with nice rooms, lots of activities and a real sense of community - my loved one made friends and our overall experience was very positive.

    Pricing

    $4,878+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,853+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $6,341+/moStudioAssisted Living

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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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • 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

    4.33 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • compassionate, patient, and caring staff
    • staff experienced and knowledgeable about Alzheimer’s care
    • flexible and supportive approach to transitions
    • nurse-guided admission/process
    • honest and reassuring communication with families
    • regular updates to families
    • ability to accommodate diverse resident behaviors
    • comfortable, attractive interior and nice rooms
    • many activities and opportunities for engagement
    • strong sense of community and friendships formed
    • efficient and well-organized staff

    Cons

    • no specific negative aspects reported in the provided reviews
    • limited information about dining and meal quality
    • limited information about pricing, availability, and administrative/management issues

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews provided paint a strongly positive picture of The Cedars Assisted Living, with reviewers consistently highlighting the staff as the facility's greatest asset. Across summaries, the most frequently mentioned themes are staff compassion, experience—especially with Alzheimer’s care—flexibility during transitions, clear communication, and the creation of a welcoming community for residents. Facilities and programming are also viewed positively, with multiple mentions of comfortable interiors, pleasant rooms, and an active calendar of activities that support social connections.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is high-quality, person-centered care delivered by staff who are described as patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced. Multiple reviewers single out the staff's Alzheimer’s-specific knowledge, suggesting competence with memory-care needs and behavioral variability. Comments about staff being truthful, reassuring, and non-forcing during transitions indicate an emphasis on resident autonomy and family-centered communication. The presence of nursing guidance during admissions or transitions is noted, which suggests clinical oversight and a structured intake process. Efficiency and organization are also mentioned, reinforcing the impression of reliable day-to-day care operations.

    Admissions, communication, and behavior management: Reviewers repeatedly emphasize a flexible and supportive admission process. Phrases like "non-forcing transition" and "nurse-guided process" indicate that families felt supported rather than pressured, and that clinical staff played an active role in onboarding. Several summaries mention good updates and honest communication, which points to sustained family engagement and transparency. The facility’s ability to accommodate diverse behaviors — a key concern with memory-care populations — is explicitly noted, implying staff comfort and protocols for addressing a range of resident needs.

    Facilities, activities, and community life: The physical environment receives favorable comments: the Cedars is described as a "nice facility" with a comfortable interior and "nice rooms." Programming appears robust, with "lots of activities" contributing to socialization and wellbeing. Multiple reviewers mention residents making friends, and a general "sense of community," which indicates successful social programming and an environment that fosters peer connections. These elements combine to create a homelike atmosphere that complements the caregiving strengths.

    Gaps and potential concerns based on available information: The provided reviews are uniformly positive and do not report explicit negative experiences, complaints, or recurring problems. Because of that, notable gaps remain in the dataset: reviewers do not provide details on dining quality, menu variety, or meal service; they do not discuss cost, contract terms, or availability/waitlist issues; and there is little specific feedback about clinical outcomes, staffing levels during off-shifts, or how the community handles medical emergencies or complex clinical needs beyond Alzheimer’s-related behaviors. These omissions are not criticisms of the facility per se, but they are important areas where prospective residents or families may want to seek additional, targeted information.

    Conclusion: Based on the aggregated review summaries, The Cedars Assisted Living appears to excel in resident-centered caregiving, especially for those with memory-care needs, and creates a comfortable, activity-rich environment that supports social connection. Communication and the admission experience are described as transparent and supportive, with nursing involvement. While the overwhelmingly positive feedback on staff, environment, and programming is a strong indicator of quality, prospective families should follow up on the few unaddressed practical areas—such as dining, pricing, and specifics of clinical care pathways—to make a fully informed decision. Overall, the pattern in these summaries suggests a facility with a caring, competent team and a warm, community-focused atmosphere.

    Location

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    About The Cedars Assisted Living

    The Cedars Assisted Living offers care that matches each resident's needs, and you'll find they try to make folks comfortable with spaces made just for seniors, like studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and even garage spaces for those who want them, so it's easy to settle in no matter your situation. There's help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and they've got support for everything from Assisted Living and Independent Living to Memory Care, Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, and even Home Care, including Medicare-Certified Home Health Care and Hospice, so you can get more or less help as you need, and they make all their care options pretty clear with names like All Care Options, Active Adult Living, Memory Care, and Home Care (Non-Medical), which helps people keep track. Folks say the staff here act with patience and kindness, and they're known for being honest and keeping families up to date, and it seems staff know quite a bit about dementia and are flexible during the transition for new folks moving in, with Christian compassion which comes from being part of Western Home Community.

    The Cedars has a bunch of amenities geared toward comfort and independence, including pet-friendly spaces, handicap accessibility, and Wi-Fi, plus restaurant-style and private dining rooms, where meals use good ingredients and aim to be nutritious, and when there's something to celebrate or gather around, they've got a reading room, activity center, a beauty/barber shop, and wellness center so folks can look and feel their best. There's lots to do, too, like clubs, movies, games, Bible studies, sing-a-longs, concerts, and weekly worship, and if you need to get out for errands or an appointment, you can use their transportation for off-campus trips, or just enjoy being around friends at events. The Cedars pays special attention to hearing needs, with resources for hearing aids and reviews of brands like Jabra and MDHearingAid, and when it comes to keeping connected, they offer tech features like senior cell phone plans including Jitterbug and Consumer Cellular, help with internet and cable like Xfinity and DIRECTV, so you can pick what fits.

    Safety's not ignored either, as there are medical alert systems with guides to top brands like Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT, plus home security features and medication dispensers, so folks and families can rest a bit easier. The community's known for supporting both independent and more hands-on lifestyles, with terms and programs unique to The Cedars, and there's special care for those needing memory support or long-term nursing, with staff who are experienced with Alzheimer's and other dementia care. They help people find out how to pay for care, with info about costs and options to make things affordable, letting people focus more on living and less on worrying. All around, The Cedars Assisted Living aims to help each person find a good balance between help and independence, offering activities, nutrition, and support so seniors can enjoy daily life in a place with a friendly and welcoming culture.

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