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Suites of Ankeny

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420 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Assisted living facility

Retirement community

Contact

(515) 635-0936

Hours

24 hours (Mon-Sun)

About This Community

Suites of Ankeny features spacious one-bedroom apartments with large rooms and floor-to-ceiling windows, designed to support seniors seeking assisted living with a strong focus on independence. The community stands out with its fishing pond and dock, inviting family visits and outdoor enjoyment. Residents benefit from 24-hour nursing supervision, medication management, and assistance with daily activities, alongside a variety of amenities including a fitness room, game room, library, and restaurant-style dining. The community balances comprehensive care with engaging social and wellness programs, all within a well-maintained facility in Ankeny, Iowa.

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What People Appreciate

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Common Concerns

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Living Environment

Cleanliness & Maintenance: The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained, though some families report infrequent apartment cleaning and housekeeping inconsistencies.

Atmosphere & Community Feel: The community offers creative activities and social programs that engage residents, but some reviews suggest a disconnect due to understaffing affecting resident interaction.

Safety & Security: 24-hour nursing and supervision are provided, yet reports of delayed emergency response and unanswered phones raise concerns about consistent safety monitoring.

Family Experience

Families experience mixed communication with staff; some find the staff attentive and generous, while others report frustration with unanswered calls and unmet care expectations. Visits are supported by inviting common areas and outdoor spaces, but families note variability in care quality that impacts overall satisfaction.

Care Approach

Suites of Ankeny provides 12-16 hour nursing coverage with a 24-hour call system, focusing on assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management. While the community aims to support independence, reviews indicate challenges in consistently delivering promised care services, suggesting staffing shortages may affect care reliability.

Value Consideration

Pricing ranges from $4,240 to $4,545 monthly, slightly above the local average, reflecting the community's extensive amenities and care services. However, mixed reviews about care quality and responsiveness suggest families should weigh the cost against the variability in service delivery.

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Care Offered

Nursing Home Services:

24-hour skilled nursing care, medication management

Physical Therapy:

Rehabilitation programs for recovery and mobility improvement

Senior Services:

Long-term residential care, social activities

Hours of Operation

Monday

Open 24 hours

Tuesday

Open 24 hours

Wednesday

Open 24 hours

Thursday

Open 24 hours

Friday

Open 24 hours

Saturday

Open 24 hours

Sunday

Open 24 hours

Community Amenities

Care services

Neighborhood Insights

Located in Ankeny, Iowa, Suites of Ankeny sits in a predominantly White community with a median income of $85,381. The area offers a mix of medical offices, pharmacies, and social venues nearby, supporting residents with convenient access to essential services and leisure options.