Aspen Cottage Assisted Living sits on the Bartels Retirement Community campus in Waverly, IA, close to parks, pharmacies, hospitals, restaurants, and things people need. The building feels home-like, with private suites that have bathrooms, a big great room for gathering, and dining areas full of natural light-there's carpeted indoor walking paths, fireplaces, secured outdoor courtyards, and cozy spots for visiting. There's a licensed Assisted Living Program made for people with dementia, so those with early stages of Alzheimer's or memory conditions get support from staff trained to be patient and kind, always nearby 24 hours a day. Aspen Cottage has 20 licensed beds and offers a safe, friendly setting where every resident gets a personalized care plan, and staff take time with each person and their family to make sure comfort, safety, and well-being come first.
Residents can enjoy daily activities, like music therapy, pet therapy, storytelling, games, exercise, cooking, and art, and there are outings in the community or just relaxing in the secure courtyard with family and friends. There's transportation to local spots, plus a wheelchair-friendly bus and mini-van, so getting to appointments or events is easier. The household care team works with residents on events and holiday celebrations, building a sense of belonging. There's also devotional activities, with a chaplain who visits regularly and leads worship services, keeping faith a part of the day for those who want it.
Dining services include three meals a day with fresh, locally grown produce, and the kitchen is designed to be safe for residents. Everyone gets weekly housekeeping and laundry services, with laundry rooms and ironing boards for those who want to do things themselves or need some help. The full beauty shop and barber services are available with nurse help for appointments. Dry cleaning pickup is set up at the Eichhorn Haus lobby two days each week.
Aspen Cottage is a pet therapy and music therapy friendly place, and some rooms have shadowboxes for favorite items outside the doors, which helps with memory and a sense of home. Families find peace of mind knowing the secured entrance, keypad exit system, and caring staff are all there to keep residents safe. Aspen Cottage doesn't accept Medicare unless it gets certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The community offers three levels of assistance at a fixed monthly rate, so there's no buy-in or lease needed, and extra services are available if needed. The wellness programs keep people active, and skilled nursing, ambulatory, diabetic, and incontinence care are all available when needed. People who live here can join on-site or off-site activities, making each day as full as they like.
There's an open house on November 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for those who want to see the space, and job openings for caregivers and nurses are also available. Aspen Cottage remains a family-friendly, trusted place for seniors and their families in Bremer County who want help with long-term, comfortable living and support for memory care needs.
