Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living, sits on 50 acres with natural ponds, lively water features, and well-kept gardens, with walking paths that offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, so residents can stay active and enjoy nature whenever they like. The community has independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, so there's help for different needs as people's lives change, and the staff can give help with daily activities if it's needed. Edgewater has a security focus and offers at-home services like home care, palliative care, and hospice, letting people stay comfortable if they want to stay in familiar surroundings. They're known for WellAhead: Well-Being at Home, which gives wellness help right at home, and Well at Wesley: A Wellness Center Membership, where people can work on their health and fitness. Nutrition programs, Meals on Wheels, and in-house nutritional counseling make sure everyone gets the food and advice they need, and meals are served every day in a style meant to be tasty and enjoyable. The community brings people of different ages together with intergenerational programming and has a busy calendar with music, lectures, and various activities both onsite and offsite to help keep minds sharp and spirits high. Edgewater lets residents bring pets, with rules in place, so animal lovers can keep companions close, and the buildings and gardens are set up with wheelchair accessible showers and mobility-friendly features, so people can move around with less worry. The facility has modern updates with Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and renovated living spaces, plus there's a swimming pool or hot tub, indoor and outdoor common areas, and a performing arts center, so there's always something to do or somewhere to relax. Health services cover a lot, with nurses on staff, doctors and nurses on call, a podiatrist available, and therapy services like physical, speech, and occupational therapy right onsite. Specialty options like Brookside Assisted Living, Beacon Springs Memory Support, and The Cottages Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation make sure people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other needs get safe, compassionate care in the right setting for them. Edgewater keeps policies like no smoking inside, offers resident parking, has handicap accessible areas, provides transportation to appointments or trips, and has beauty and barber shops on campus for convenience. Devotional services are always available, reflecting the Christian heritage that's part of daily life here, and the community takes a hospitality approach, encouraging everyone to make choices about their own lives. With a dedicated concierge and focus on dignity, comfort, and respect, residents at Edgewater can expect honest support as they enjoy their days, with care that aims to support health of the mind, body, and spirit at every stage.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living
9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
Pricing
Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
Healthcare staffing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Community services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living
People often ask...
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.
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Yes, Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
Yes, Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living offers 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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