The Courtyards at Shadow Creek is a senior living community in Clive, Iowa, with another location in Ankeny. The community serves people 55 and older, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. People who live here can choose single-family ranch-style homes with private courtyard patios, two to three bedrooms, spacious living areas, and attached two-car garages. Some homes have options for covered or screened-in porches, basements, bonus suites, and four-seasons sunrooms. Home sizes range from 1,330 to 2,930 square feet, and each has a gourmet kitchen, private bathroom, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and air conditioning.
The Clubhouse is a 3,700-square-foot community center, which has a full gourmet kitchen, big living room with comfortable couches, fireplace, and a large TV. The Clubhouse acts as the hub for daily, weekly, and monthly social events-residents can use it for their own private gatherings, too. There's also a fitness center with exercise equipment, a swimming pool, walking paths, outdoor common spaces, game room, arts room, library, movie theater, spa, and spaces for clubs to meet-like card clubs, walking clubs, and wine and cheese nights.
The Courtyards at Shadow Creek aims to reduce daily chores. Staff helps with lawn care, snow removal, garbage pickup, housekeeping, laundry, and clubhouse upkeep, so residents don't have to worry about that. A homeowners' association manages property care and neighborhood upkeep. Move-in coordination, concierge, and family support services are available. Transportation and parking services help residents get around.
Care and support cover many needs. Skilled nursing and round-the-clock care, including help with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication management, and wound care, are available for those who need it. Memory care services support people with Alzheimer's and dementia, using special programs and activities for memory support and enrichment. Assisted living services cover everyday help like dressing, meal preparation, cleaning, and more, while encouraging independence. Staff can help residents manage medication and personal care, too. There are personalized options for diabetes diets and other food restrictions and people can eat in the dining room or get all-day dining, restaurant-style meals, and allergy-sensitive choices made by a professional chef.
Homes are designed for comfort, with some floor plans offering covered porches, decorative fountains, and sunrooms for people who want extra features. The neighborhood feels friendly and safe and hosts 91 homes. People can participate in daily activities, social events, and programs run by residents and staff, and they can spend their time with friends and family while staff handles chores like leaf raking and hedge trimming. The low-maintenance lifestyle and active adult focus help residents keep their independence while having access to any support or care they may need.
