Connect55+ Ankeny offers a community for adults aged 55 and over who want independent living with modern comforts, and this place includes spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with options for private patios or balconies, views, and full kitchens that come with major appliances like dishwashers, washers, dryers, and refrigerators, making everyday life easy and comfortable, and apartments also have air conditioning, electric heating, carpet or laminate floors, and handrails and safety features in the bathrooms. The community is pet-friendly, and pets are welcome up to certain weight limits, and the grounds feature walking paths, outdoor patios with seating, barbeque areas, and even garages for residents who need them, while convenient resident parking is available. Residents can enjoy many shared spaces like a cozy library, a comfortable lounge and living room, a multipurpose community room with a kitchen, a movie theater, several activity rooms for crafts, computers, and billiards, and a game room for hobbies and fun gatherings, along with a fitness center with treadmills and weights, yoga and stretching opportunities, and organized fitness and wellness programs for staying active. The facility provides a full calendar of events with things like arts and crafts, educational and music programs, gardening projects, hobby and recreation activities, and entertainment venues so there's often something social or engaging to look forward to, and there's a community room and clubhouse for group activities and neighborly gatherings.
Connect55+ Ankeny also offers on-site wellness professionals and support staff, and there's healthcare staffing and maintenance always ready to help, with 24-hour maintenance service and a property manager on site, so upkeep is handled without hassle, and the buildings stay safe with controlled access and sprinklers. All apartments and shared areas are handicap accessible with elevators, easy-entry doors, and safety supports, making them simple for anyone to get around, and residents get access to covered utilities like garbage, water, cable TV, high-speed internet, and hot water, which helps keep monthly bills predictable and stress low. For convenience, there's reliable transportation services, laundry facilities with disposal chutes, and package service, while shopping, dining, and entertainment are within walking distance, and the location allows for quick access to highways and local amenities for errands or family visits. Whether it's enjoying a book by the fireplace in the common area, entertaining friends in a private apartment, spending time with a pet, joining an exercise session, or tending the garden, residents find a mix of privacy and community, with all the main needs of maintenance-free senior living taken care of each day.
