I live here and enjoy an active, faith-friendly community with plenty of activities and engaging programming. The staff and residents are warm, caring, and attentive, meals are good and dining feels restaurant-style. My apartment is roomy with a full kitchen and washer/dryer, and the lakeside grounds, fitness center and social spaces make it easy to stay connected. It's a welcoming, home-like place I'm proud to call home.
Current/former resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
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
Reviews
4.32·(31)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
3.4
Staff
4.3
Meals
4.1
Amenities
4.5
Value
2.3
Pros
Lakefront campus with outdoor seating and walking trails
Attractive, hotel-style exterior and landscaped grounds
Clean, welcoming lobby and common areas
Friendly, attentive staff and respectful resident interactions
On-site clinical supports including nursing presence and memory care
Well-maintained fitness center and exercise programming
Extensive activities, classes, and organized outings
Restaurant-style dining with varied menu options and daily specials
Renovated apartments with multiple floor plans
Full kitchens and in-unit washer/dryer options
Spacious two-bedroom and den-style floorplans available
Library, hobby spaces, internet cafe, salon, and on-site shop
Ample parking including indoor garage
Responsive maintenance and adequate housekeeping
Strong sense of community and home-like atmosphere
Informative tours and support easing family transitions
Holiday decorations and active social programming
Nearby amenities such as restaurants and a movie theater
Personal fitness resources including trainers and wellness focus
Staff pride and positive employee culture
Cons
Inconsistent meal quality and dining experience
Variability in activity programming quality
Staff turnover and uneven staffing continuity
Perceived management emphasis on financial/policy priorities over resident preference
Rigid rules and limited operational flexibility
Cleanliness concerns in some dining and common areas
Gaps in after-hours emergency access and responsiveness
Additional fees for premium views or amenities
Value concerns relative to price and apartment square footage
Inadequate management of resident interpersonal conflicts
Summary of reviews
Immanuel: Copper Shores Village is presented consistently as a full-service, lakefront senior community with extensive physical amenities and an active social environment. The campus and grounds are frequently described as attractive and hotel-like, with a clean lobby, landscaped exterior, and multiple indoor amenities such as a fitness center, salon, library, hobby rooms, and an internet cafe. Apartment offerings include renovated units, multiple floor plans, full kitchens, and in-unit washer/dryer options; two-bedroom and den-style plans are available. Outdoor features and proximity to local restaurants and a movie theater add to the community setting.
Staff and care perspectives skew positive overall: many descriptions emphasize friendly, attentive staff, respectful interactions, periodic wellness check-ins, and visible nursing and memory-care resources. Reviewers cite an active wellness focus, personal trainers, a fenced memory-care area, and nurse presence as clinical strengths. Maintenance responsiveness and adequate housekeeping are also noted. At the same time, a pattern of staff turnover and uneven staffing continuity is present in the feedback, which can affect day-to-day responsiveness and the consistency of front-desk and after-hours service.
Dining and activities are prominent aspects of life at the community but show variability in experience. Numerous comments praise restaurant-style dining, varied menus, daily specials, and healthy options; others describe inconsistent meal quality or limited after-hours access during emergencies. Similarly, the activities program is described by many as extensive — with daily classes and outings — while a subset of feedback characterizes programming as poor or not meeting expectations. Prospective residents should expect a robust calendar but inquire about specific interests and program consistency.
Operational and management themes emerge as mixed. Positive notes around open communication with families and staff that take pride in their work are balanced by concerns that management priorities sometimes skew toward financial or policy-driven decisions. Specific operational issues raised include perceived rigidity of rules, additional fees for premium features (for example, certain views), and questions about value relative to apartment square footage and pricing. There are also isolated cleanliness concerns in dining and common areas and reports indicating gaps in handling resident-to-resident interpersonal conflict.
Overall, Copper Shores Village presents as a well-appointed community with substantial amenities, an active social environment, and many staff who are described as caring and professional. However, variability in dining and activities, concerns about staff continuity and after-hours responsiveness, pricing/value and fee structures, and some operational inflexibility are recurring patterns. Families and prospective residents will benefit from an in-person tour, sampling a meal, and specific questions about staffing continuity, after-hours emergency procedures, fee schedules for premium features, cleanliness protocols, and how the community manages resident conduct.
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Location
Immanuel: Copper Shores Village is located at 1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327.
About Immanuel: Copper Shores Village
Immanuel: Copper Shores Village sits on Copper Creek Lake in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, and you can see the lake from some walking paths right outside, which gives it a peaceful feeling, and people sometimes go fishing there, and you know that adds a simple pleasure to a day. The community offers different types of living for seniors, like independent living for active folks who want to focus on hobbies, assisted living for people who might need help with daily tasks, and memory support made for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and all these services can change as folks' needs change, so people don't have to worry about moving to a whole new place if their health needs grow. Living here, residents can use a bunch of amenities like a salon and barber, a fitness center, a theater room for movie nights, indoor and outdoor gathering spots, and high-speed internet and TV so people stay connected and entertained, plus there's a professional chef preparing meals in a restaurant-style dining room, and room service and guest meals for when people have visitors or just want to eat in their own space, and you get those dietary options that matter to folks, especially as they age and need something a little easier. They offer kitchens in resident rooms if someone likes to cook, and you can get private rooms with your own floor plan. The community is pet-friendly, which makes a big difference for folks who love their animals and want them nearby, and there are both indoor and outdoor areas for pets and owners to enjoy, and there's always someone keeping things safe since security, laundry, house-keeping, and maintenance are part of the services. For people needing care, Copper Shores Village offers help with medication, dressing or bathing, transfers if needed, and there's always someone on-call, day and night, for safety, and they also have a secure area for memory care residents. If you ever need transportation to an appointment or outing, they provide that too, and there's resident parking for those who still drive. Activities make each day different, from religious services and arts and crafts, to games, music, gardening club, educational and wellness programs, and day trips, as well as movie nights in the theater. This place is smoke-free inside, keeping things clean for everyone. Immanuel's history goes way back to 1887, always focusing on filling needs in their community with a sense of caring rooted in their Lutheran heritage, and they're part of the Lutheran Services in America and guided by the Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. On top of that, Immanuel Pathways (PACE®) services help seniors stay as healthy and active as possible, with those programs active in Central Iowa, Eastern Nebraska, and Southwest Iowa, and they also offer skilled nursing and long-term care in Des Moines, so if someone's needs change a lot, there's support in place, and inside the community there's always a focus on making a person's later years stable, comfortable, and social in a way that lets people find friendships and support without too much stress.
People often ask...
Immanuel: Copper Shores Village offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,851 per month.
Immanuel: Copper Shores Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 25 photos of Immanuel: Copper Shores Village on Mirador.
Yes, Immanuel: Copper Shores Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327.
No, Immanuel: Copper Shores 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.
Found no deficiencies during the recertification visit for the dementia program.
26 Feb 2025Incident
26 Feb 2025Incident
Found no deficiencies during the on-site evaluation and recertification visit.
27 Feb 2024Complaint
27 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found failures to follow falls policy and nurse review requirements after a resident fall, leading to inadequate emergency assessment and resulting injuries.
481-67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
481-69.27(1)cNurse Review
13 Sept 2023Complaint
13 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated and found no deficiencies.
20 Dec 2022Incident
20 Dec 2022Incident
Found no deficiencies identified during the investigation.
20 Dec 2022Incident
20 Dec 2022Incident
Found no deficiencies identified during the incident investigation.
09 Dec 2021Complaint
09 Dec 2021Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a recertification review.
09 Dec 2021Complaint
09 Dec 2021Complaint
Found no deficiencies during the on-site review.
30 Aug 2021Complaint
30 Aug 2021Complaint
Investigated a resident care concern and found deficiencies in care delivery and documentation, including inadequate care and services for a hospitalized tenant.
Type A—Care, treatment and services not provided as required
26 May 2020Complaint
26 May 2020Complaint
Found no deficiencies during the investigation.
26 May 2020Complaint
26 May 2020Complaint
Investigated complaint and incident; found no deficiencies.
31 Jan 2019Complaint
31 Jan 2019Complaint
Found no deficiencies cited after the investigation.
14 Nov 2018Initial
14 Nov 2018Initial
Identified a tenant-rights deficiency due to failure to respond to tenant concerns about food and food service.
481-67.3(5)Tenant Rights
14 Nov 2018Renewal
14 Nov 2018Renewal
Found no regulatory deficiencies during the recertification for the dementia care program; census numbers were provided on-site.
30 Apr 2018Complaint
30 Apr 2018Complaint
Identified census details for the dementia program and found no deficiencies.
15 Jun 2017Incident
15 Jun 2017Incident
Found no regulatory deficiencies cited during the investigation.
30 Nov 2016Complaint
30 Nov 2016Complaint
Found no deficiencies cited after the on-site visit; census data for the program's general and dementia-specific populations were reported.
08 Sept 2016Incident
08 Sept 2016Incident
Found no deficiencies; census data for the program were documented and no regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation.
23 Feb 2016Complaint
23 Feb 2016Complaint
Investigated a complaint about food service and found no deficiencies cited.
11 Aug 2015Complaint
11 Aug 2015Complaint
Investigated a complaint involving tenant rights, admission criteria, and service plans; all findings were not substantiated.
28 Jan 2015Incident
28 Jan 2015Incident
Investigated the complaint; found no regulatory insufficiencies were identified.
10 Dec 2014Incident
10 Dec 2014Incident
Investigated a complaint and concluded no regulatory insufficiencies were found during the final incident investigation and recertification monitoring.
03 Jan 2013Incident
03 Jan 2013Incident
Investigated the complaint; no regulatory insufficiencies identified. The incident involved a tenant eloping from a secure memory care area with related observations.
05 Nov 2012Complaint
05 Nov 2012Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging tenants were locked in; found no regulatory deficiencies.
17 Sept 2012Complaint
17 Sept 2012Complaint
Investigated a complaint about meals served to residents on the memory care unit and related operations; no regulatory insufficiencies noted.
18 Jul 2012Complaint
18 Jul 2012Complaint
Investigated a complaint and identified regulatory insufficiency due to inadequate staffing; civil penalty assessed.
Found safety and maintenance deficiencies due to hazardous walking surfaces and a missing concrete area near a ramp, creating risk to tenants. Documented during a monitoring visit.
Type B481 r. 69.35 (1) b.Regulatory Insufficiency
Type B481 r. 69.35 (1) b.Regulatory Insufficiency
07 Mar 2012Revisit
07 Mar 2012Revisit
Investigated a complaint about care and incidents; found no regulatory insufficiencies noted.
14 Dec 2011Complaint
14 Dec 2011Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging a nurse falsified a narcotics record and tenant elopements; found no deficiencies.
13 Sept 2011Complaint
13 Sept 2011Complaint
Investigated and identified violations involving medication management, staffing responses to tenant needs, and tenant rights, with a civil penalty assessed.
35115-CComplaint/Incident Allegation
35115-CComplaint/Incident Allegation
Type A231C.11Civil Penalty
IAC 481-69.27(1)(3)Regulatory Insufficiency
01 Jun 2011Complaint
01 Jun 2011Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging verbal promises about Medicaid reimbursement and misaligned occupancy terms; identified regulatory insufficiency in the occupancy agreement.
IAC 69.21(3)Occupancy Agreement
22 Feb 2011Complaint
22 Feb 2011Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies cited.
04 Oct 2010Complaint
04 Oct 2010Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging a tenant required two staff for bathing and found no service plan reflecting that level of assistance.
Type AIAC r. 481-67.5 (6) a.Complaint Allegation - Bathing assistance by two staff
14 Jan 2010Complaint
14 Jan 2010Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging improper medication administration and monitoring, resulting in a civil penalty.
IAC 481-67.10(5)Plan of Correction
14 Jan 2010Incident
14 Jan 2010Incident
Investigated a tenant incident and multiple allegations; no regulatory insufficiencies were noted.
14 Jan 2010Complaint
14 Jan 2010Complaint
Investigated a tenant complaint alleging improper charges and safety concerns; found no regulatory insufficiencies identified.
26 Aug 2009Complaint
26 Aug 2009Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging improper medication administration and staffing issues; identified regulatory insufficiency due to failure to consistently provide medication administration by qualified personnel.
IAC 25.33(5)Regulatory Insufficiency
08 Jan 2009Revisit
08 Jan 2009Revisit
Identified deficiencies in medications management, staffing, and building safeguards; assessed a civil penalty of 250,000 and accepted the plan of correction.
Investigated and found regulatory deficiencies related to medication administration and staff training; accepted the plan of correction and no further action was required.
Type A321 IAC 25.29.2aMedication administration
Type A321 IAC 25.33.1Staff training and availability
24 Sept 2008Complaint
24 Sept 2008Complaint
Investigated medication administration and enforcement issues; found deficiencies and assessed a $500 civil penalty.
Iowa Code 231C.14(3)(b) and (c)Regulatory insufficiency—interference with enforcement
Iowa Admin Code 655.62.5 and 655.6.3.1Medication administration by licensed nurse
18 Jun 2008Complaint
18 Jun 2008Complaint
Investigated and found deficiencies in tenant evaluations and service plans, including incomplete functional, cognitive, and health assessments and poor coordination with hospice care.
321 IAC 25.23(2)Evaluation of Tenant
321 IAC 25.28(3)Service Plan
321 IAC 25.28(4)(a)Service Plan – Individualized service plan and outcomes
05 May 2008Renewal
05 May 2008Renewal
Investigated and identified deficiencies in medications management and related areas during recertification and complaint monitoring.
Type A231 C 16AMedications program oversight and administration
13 Feb 2008Complaint
13 Feb 2008Complaint
Investigated a complaint and identified regulatory insufficiencies related to tenant evaluations, service planning, health status reviews, and occupancy exclusions.
321 IAC 25.23(2)Functional, cognitive and health evaluation requirement
321 IAC 25.23(3)c(2)Exclusion of tenants exceeding occupancy criteria
321 IAC 25.28(4)(c)Individualized service plan; identify service providers
321 IAC 25.30(3)Nurse review and health status assessment
15 Jan 2008Complaint
15 Jan 2008Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no regulatory insufficiencies related to medications or staffing.
10 Jul 2007Complaint
10 Jul 2007Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
06 Nov 2006Complaint
06 Nov 2006Complaint
Identified multiple regulatory deficiencies across tenant evaluations, service planning, medication management, nursing oversight, staffing, food service, risk management, and reporting of suspected dependent adult abuse. Findings indicate noncompliance with applicable rules.
321 IAC 25.23(1) and/or (2)Evaluation of tenant functional, cognitive and health status
321 IAC 25.27Tenant documents
321 IAC 25.28Service plan
231C.16AMedications
321 IAC 25.30Nurse Review
321 IAC 25.31Nursing Assistant Work Credit
321 IAC 25.32Food Service
321 IAC 25.33Staffing
321 IAC 25.36Managed Risk Statement
321 IAC 25.37Life safety
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