New Homestead & Homestead Acres

New Homestead & Homestead Acres in Guthrie Center, Iowa, is a senior living community that offers several care options all in one place, and it sits out in the countryside where things are calm. The facility has independent living apartments and assisted living at Homestead Acres, plus skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care through The New Homestead, so people can move between services if their needs change. There are semi-private rooms with real closets placed between each resident rather than flimsy curtains, which some folks appreciate for the little bit extra privacy, and each room has windows with outside views and a bathroom with a shower you don't have to share. Staff provide round-the-clock assisted living services and skilled nursing, and there's therapy for people who need help after a hospital stay, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy in their rehabilitation center. The place has a physicians' exam room, a family room, a private dining room for special times, a beauty salon, a cafe, an activity room, and common areas with a wellness center-residents can do health and wellness programs, join social activities, or just relax. There are secure courtyards and walking paths, so it's possible to get out for some fresh air without worry, and two small households share a kitchen and pantry that feel more like a home kitchen. Housekeeping, laundry, and meals are handled by staff, and there's help with daily living, medication management, and nutritional planning. For memory care, the Alzheimer's House is designed for safety and support. The facility is certified for Medicare and Medicaid, operates as a non-profit, and makes a point to focus on the care routines and personal choices that matter to each resident. Trained caregivers are always around, and apartments offer kitchens along with full bathrooms that wheelchair users can get into easily. Everything works together to give people a place to age in comfort and dignity, with daily activities that help keep minds and bodies active, and a steady sense of community that tries to make life easier while providing the care people need.