What levels of care does this community offer?

Attivo Trail Ankeny offers independent living.

Are there photos of this home?

There are 5 photos of Attivo Trail Ankeny on Mirador.

What is Attivo Trail Ankeny's address?

The full address for this community is 1010 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50023.

Does this community offer respite care?

Yes, Attivo Trail Ankeny 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.

Attivo Trail Ankeny - Ankeny, IA

Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with residents emphasizing a welcoming, community-focused apartment-style living environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of staff, describing them as nice and supportive. The building itself is repeatedly described as new and clean, and reviewers praise maintenance of in-unit appliances, suggesting reliable upkeep. Many residents explicitly recommend Attivo Trail Ankeny as a great place to live, indicating high overall satisfaction.

Facilities and apartment features are prominent strengths. Reviews consistently mention a full kitchen in each apartment, a variety of apartment sizes (including large units with balconies), and an elevator for accessibility. Shared amenities are a major selling point: an on-site swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness/weight room, and organized exercise swimming and classes. The facility’s fitness-focused offerings combined with social amenities (Friday happy hour and resident get-togethers) contribute to an active, social lifestyle that residents appreciate.

The community and activities program are also frequently praised. Reviewers note a robust activities calendar with daily options, classes, and regular social events that foster a friendly hallway environment and good neighbor interactions. The Friday resident gatherings and other scheduled activities appear to be recurring highlights that help build a sense of community. Reviewers specifically call out that there is “lots to do,” which points to strong engagement opportunities for residents seeking social and recreational programming.

On the practical side, several reviews mention utilities included in rent — specifically cable, internet, water, and garbage — which simplifies monthly costs and is viewed positively. The one recurring logistical caveat is that electricity is not included and is billed separately. Another notable limitation is that Attivo Trail Ankeny is apartment-style housing rather than an assisted-living facility; multiple reviewers explicitly note that meals are not provided and that it is not a care facility. This is an important distinction for prospective residents who require on-site medical or daily living assistance or who expect meal service as part of their housing.

In summary, the reviews paint Attivo Trail Ankeny as a modern, well-maintained apartment community with strong social and fitness amenities, responsive staff, and a lively activities program. It is particularly well suited for older adults who are independent, value an active and social lifestyle, and want in-unit kitchens and included basic utilities (except electricity). It may be less appropriate for those seeking assisted-living services, on-site meals, or integrated medical care.

Attivo Trail Ankeny sits in Ankeny as a 55+ apartment community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care services, and you'll find that they've given special names to their programs and events, though no list of those names is made easy to find. The community covers your basics and then adds some nice extras-apartments come as one- or two-bedroom options, each with a full kitchen packed with energy-efficient, stainless-steel appliances like dishwashers, as well as washers and dryers, walk-in closets, large windows, and either a private balcony or patio, and you won't need to get separate internet or cable because those are included as part of the utilities, and the whole place is set up with high-speed Wi-Fi, plus you can pay your rent online if you don't like mailing checks. The building is easy to move around in, since it has elevators and accessible entrances, and you could choose underground or attached garages, which even have charging spots for electric cars.

For those looking to be outside, there's landscaped courtyards, walking trails that go right through the property, ponds, a bocce ball court, a pet park for both dogs and cats, outdoor pools, a barbecue area, and fire pits you can use in the evenings. Indoor features range from a fitness center and an indoor pool with a hot tub, to a library, TV lounges, and special community rooms, and if you like to stay active, the community brings in Legacy Fitness for exercise classes. Residents get care that matches what they need, whether it's personal care, help with memory support, or simply the option to join a program with its own name and focus; staff are known by residents for being friendly and ready to help, and nutritious meals are cooked fresh with quality foods every day. Policies protect all residents under federal law, including LGBTQ residents, and the leasing terms are clear-leases start at 12 months with deposits, application fees, and pet rent if you want to bring your dog or cat, though there's a non-refundable pet fee why they ask before you move in your furry friend.

The apartments and building itself have easy-care wood-style flooring, ceiling fans, and several common spaces, plus they keep things up to date with recycling, on-site management, attached underground parking, and handicap-accessible spaces. The whole idea behind the place, really, is that residents should feel as comfortable as possible while staying active and safe, and the variety of wellness programs and personalized care let people follow their own routines. You'll find that tours of the community usually show how day-to-day life looks, from apartments to the activities to the fresh meals, with an eye on the practical things older folks need as they age-without any fuss or pressure.

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