Independence Village of Pella sits in Pella, IA, and provides several types of senior care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community has apartments and townhouses with open floor plans, private baths, and accessible features like wheelchair showers and full tubs. Maintenance-free living lets residents focus on activities, hobbies, and spending time with friends without worrying about chores, since housekeeping services are available. There are walking paths and a courtyard, so people can enjoy the outdoors, and the grounds are kept peaceful and pretty. A porch, a café/bistro, a billiards lounge, a business center, and a woodworking shop give people places to enjoy their interests. The library, beauty salon, and fireside common areas create more gathering spaces.
Trained staff, including RNs, LPNs, and a full-time activity director, stay present and ready to help 24 hours a day, with staff that people say are friendly and joyful. Residents get care tailored to their needs, from light supervision to help with most daily tasks-this includes things like bathing, grooming, mobility, medication management, and behavioral support. Memory care has a special area in its own building, with a secured property, wander alerts using bracelets, and extra dementia care. The community helps with diabetic care (like insulin injections but not sliding scale therapy), incontinence, as well as standby and transfer help using mechanical lifts. Residents needing physical therapy can work with the onsite therapy team.
Dining options include restaurant-style meals, room service, special diets, and meals made from scratch every day using fresh ingredients, with private dining rooms for groups or guests. Activities go on all week; you'll find yoga, art and stretching classes, brain fitness, gardening, trips, and intergenerational and community service programs. Devotional services, onsite and offsite, support spiritual needs. The pet-friendly policy lets residents keep cats or dogs, and transportation services help folks get out for appointments or outings, both complimentary and for a fee.
Common spaces, inside and out, support social events and relaxation-there's a patio garden, walking trails, a piano/organ, and fireplaces. Residents enjoy cable TV, an on-site library, and both organized and resident-driven activities. The memory care area uses safety technology and has special programming for cognitive support, helping those who may be prone to wandering, or who need reminders for the restroom or medication.
The atmosphere is described as nurturing, focused on independence, and welcoming to all sorts of seniors, from those fully independent to those needing daily hands-on care. Wellness programs and social activities aim to keep everyone active and connected. The community is recognized for its staff, food, and programming, and it's won the Best of Senior Living Award. Tours available show daily routines, amenities, and activities, so people thinking about moving in can understand how life goes in the community.
