Cedar Place

    812 Cedar St, Story City, IA 50248
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    3.7ยท10 reviews

    Very satisfied despite limited holidays

    I've lived here for years and love it. The staff are great, the facilities are clean, and my overall experience has been very positive-holiday activities are a bit limited, but I'm very satisfied.

    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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.70ยท(10)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Positive long-term resident satisfaction

    Cons

    • Unreliable climate control and temperature regulation
    • Limited management responsiveness and follow-up
    • Inconsistent staff communication and transparency
    • Limited holiday and special-event programming
    • Perceived decline in facility operational consistency

    Summary of reviews

    Care quality and staff: Review content indicates that direct care and everyday interactions are perceived positively by many residents. Staff are frequently described as friendly and supportive, and long-term residents report an overall positive experience with day-to-day caregiving. At the same time, there are concerns about staff communication and transparency in specific situations; a subset of comments describe denial or unhelpful responses when operational problems arise, which can undermine confidence even where personal interactions are otherwise cordial.

    Facilities and environmental systems: Cleanliness of the building and common areas is consistently noted as a strength. However, there is a notable, recurring operational issue with temperature control. Multiple comments reference unreliable HVAC or heating/cooling management that has left apartments and hallways uncomfortably warm. Because elevated indoor temperatures can exacerbate health conditions, prospective residents and families should treat climate-control reliability as an important practical and clinical consideration.

    Management, responsiveness and maintenance: Several reviewers describe difficulty getting building-level issues resolved and limited follow-through from management. Reports of long-standing, unresolved apartment problems and a perception of excuses or denial by staff suggest gaps in maintenance escalation and resident communication. This pattern points to a facility-level weakness in proactive maintenance management and in timely, transparent responses to resident concerns.

    Activities, dining and programming: There is limited information about dining in the available comments. Programming and special-event engagement appear uneven: at least one comment highlights restricted or minimal holiday involvement. Prospective residents who value active holiday or event programming should verify the current activity calendar and ask about special-event planning.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: Overall the collection of comments presents a mixed picture: supportive, well-liked frontline staff and generally clean common areas versus systemic operational concerns around climate control and managerial responsiveness. Families and prospective residents would be advised to (1) ask for documentation of HVAC maintenance history and recent repairs, (2) visit during warmer periods to assess unit and hallway temperatures, (3) inquire about the facilityโ€™s escalation and follow-up process for resident maintenance requests, and (4) review the activity calendar and holiday programming if those offerings are important. These targeted checks will help evaluate whether the positive aspects of staff and cleanliness are matched by reliable building operations and responsive management.

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    Location

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    Cedar Place is located at 812 Cedar St, Story City, IA, 50248.

    About Cedar Place

    Cedar Place offers affordable senior housing for adults 62 and older, and for those with disabilities, and it's part of Bethany Life. Residents can choose between independent living, assisted living, memory care for people with dementia, and nursing home care, and there are options for respite care and transitional care too, like at LifeBridge or Twin Homes. Cedar Place provides subsidized housing through HUD, so the rent stays manageable, and there are various room choices including senior apartments, condos, townhomes, furnished rooms, and common areas where you'll find people gathering or just resting. The on-site staff help with everything from bathing and dressing to medication and daily activities, and there's 24-hour supervision and a call system for safety and peace of mind. Meals are prepared with attention to dietary needs like allergies and diabetes, and residents eat together in a dining room or at Tom and Stevie Bistro, where all-day dining gives people flexibility and comfort. There's a library for reading, walking paths outside, a garden for quiet time, a barber and salon for haircuts, a spa, a bistro, and an arts room-as well as regular activities like movie nights, devotional sessions, outings into the community, and both resident-run and staff-led events. Common areas indoors and on a rooftop patio let people enjoy fresh air or conversation. Cedar Place supports health and safety by offering medical alert systems like Bay Alarm Medical and ADT, plus regular care for chronic health needs including diabetes, incontinence, and mobility help. Residents have access to senior cell phones like Jitterbug, senior internet and TV options like DIRECTV, and help reviewing hearing aids for those who need it, plus information about insurance, Social Security, paying for care, and senior discounts. The community also provides guides for caregivers, transportation, home care, and help with moving in. Cedar Place places value on kindness, friendliness, and a sense of belonging, with staff who're known for being joyful and helpful, and who offer companionship and support at every stage, whether you're healthy and active or require more day-to-day help.

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    Cedar Place offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,035 per month.

    Cedar Place offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 812 Cedar St, Story City, IA 50248.

    No, Cedar Place 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.

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