Independence Village of Waukee has lots of different living options for seniors, whether someone wants to live more on their own or needs more daily help, and they've got independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services all in one place, which makes it easier for folks to stay put even if their needs change over time. The buildings are licensed and the staff's there 24 hours a day, including nurses and a doctor on call, and they can help with all sorts of things from medication to behavioral care, diabetic and incontinence support, and mental health needs, and they even have staff to help with everyday stuff like housekeeping, cooking, getting around, and reminders for grooming, bathing, or taking medicine. There's a special secure memory care section for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they use bracelets and alarms to help keep those who might wander safe, and they can handle people with stronger needs, even those who might be tempted to leave or act out.
They allow residents over 55 and let people bring approved pets, which is something not every community has, and their rooms range from two-bedroom apartments to studios and semi-private rooms, with open-concept floor plans and safety features like wheelchair-accessible showers, full tubs, and mechanical lifts for transfers if needed. The place is all about aging in place, meaning there's support as needs grow, and there's a parking garage plus on-site parking. Transportation's available, complimentary for some things, and for a cost for others.
For meals, residents get chef-prepared, scratch-made, and locally sourced food, with choices like restaurant-style dining, white tablecloths, cloth napkins, room service, guest meals, and a private dining room for special occasions. They offer free Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, cable TV, and all sorts of amenities like a fitness center, movie theater, library and computer center, billiards lounge, woodworking shop, TV and game rooms, a beauty salon and barber shop, fireplaces, and raised garden beds along patio and courtyard walking paths, so there's more than enough for folks who like to keep busy or stay social, and their programs include art and cooking classes, yoga, gardening clubs, bingo, trivia nights, Wii bowling, wine tasting, and educational lectures, plus outings and devotional services both onsite and offsite.
Some services require an entry fee, and there are rules about what kinds of pets are allowed, but people can expect weekly housekeeping, maintenance, and extra support for personal care if it's needed, with the nursing team there for rehabilitation, hospice, or respite care as well. They're regulated by the state, offer behavioral care and help with medication, and have awards like Best of Senior Living and the Most Friendly in Senior Living, and they work with organizations like LifeLong Links for information and support.
People living at Independence Village of Waukee have lots of choices, whether it's deciding how much help they want, picking from lots of activities, or just relaxing in the garden or library, and the focus is always on keeping folks safe, engaged, and as independent as possible for as long as possible.
