Journey Senior Living of Ankeny

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny IA, 50023


Resident Review Score
8.3
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Loved

Starting price

$3,750

For this area
$$$

Welcome to Journey Senior Living of Ankeny, an assisted living facility in Ankeny, Iowa. This community does not offer a level of care outside of assisted living. Hospice services are available on-site for residents who need them. The community provides some additional programs to maximize the health and well-being of its residents. A mental wellness program is included in this community. Journey Senior Living of Ankeny offers vision care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $6,448. The average price in the community is $4,974, which is more than the average cost of assisted living in the area of $4,793. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the cost of care.

This community is pet-friendly. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Special diet meals are not always available, but some can accommodate residents' dietary requirements. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 7 hospitals within 25 miles of Journey Senior Living of Ankeny. The two closest hospitals are Broadlawns Medical Center which is 8.3 miles away and Iowa Lutheran Hospital which is 9.5 miles away.

This community has above-average reviews for the area; click for detailed reviews on Journey Senior Living of Ankeny Reviews.

Some of the key amenities available at Journey Senior Living of Ankeny are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Social Outings
  • Pool
  • Clubs & Communities


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (877) 618-0710 or reach the community directly at(515) 518-1400

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Room Pricing
Assisted Living
StudioStarting at$3,750
One BedroomStarting at$4,045
Two BedroomStarting at$5,350

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

Looking for Medicaid Options?

If you are using Medicaid to pay for senior living, your options are likely different.


Resident Review Score
8.3
|
Loved
#3 in Ankeny, IA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved9
Loved7
Good1
Average1
Below Average1

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

The Rock Creek Senior Living facility is consistently described as clean, well cared for, and comparable to a boutique family resort. Many visitors and residents were reportedly impressed by the size and comfort of the rooms, stating that they felt open and spacious, which facilitated easy living. Several reviews emphasise the beauty of the location and surrounding scenery which includes a garden area and a creek.
Residents and their relatives lauded the facility's dining options, praising the quality of the meals and the welcoming atmosphere of the dining area. Many echoed that the dining experience is akin to a fine dining restaurant or a cruise ship with around the clock food service and a versatile menu. With a 24/7 ‘ala-carte’ area, residents are catered for at any time of day.
One major highlight was the wealth of activities available for residents including both indoor and outdoor activities, game rooms, a movie area, and scheduled outings to places, like shopping outlets and bowling alleys. Feedback on the staff was generally positive, with most reviewers commenting on their helpfulness, kindness, and responsiveness. Reviewers also appreciated that the facility offered increasing levels of care – from independent living to full memory care – so residents could remain in their familiar environment as their needs change. Regular visits from a nurse practitioner, doctor appointments, and hand-in-hand work with a hospice service were noted as being a unique aspect of the care provided in Rock Creek. In addition, the size of Rock Creek allowed the staff to get to know each resident individually, making the care more personal.
The overall sentiment from the reviews is that the Rock Creek Senior Living facility provides comprehensive care and a comfortable, welcoming environment enabling residents a smooth transition into senior living. The 24-hour dining options, engaging activities, responsive staff, and spacious, clean rooms contribute to creating an atmosphere that is not just a care facility, but a vibrant community.

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Amenities

Journey Senior Living of Ankeny


Pet Friendly
Beauty & Barber
Social Outings
Pool
Clubs & Communities

Dining & Nutrition


All-day Dining

Formal Dining Room And Private Dining Room

Gluten-free

Guest Meals

Low / No Sodium

Meals Provided

No Sugar

Professional Chef

Restaurant Style Dining

Vegan

Accommodations


Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Wifi

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Air Conditioned

Cable

Cable of Satellite TV

Cable TV

Central Fireplace

Handicap Accessible

Kitchenettes

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Pet Friendly

Phone

Piano or Organ

Resident Parking Available

Uncovered Parking

Care


12-16 Hour Nursing

Ambulatory Care

Customized Care Plan

Designed Specifically To Accommodate Memory Loss

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Medication Management

Memory Care

Nurse

Occupational Therapist

On-site Podiatrist

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Activities & Fitness


Activity Center

Allowed Outdoors

Birthday Parties

Clubs & Communities

Dances

Fitness Programs

Happy Hour

Indoor Walking Paths

Intergenerational Programs

Karaoke

Live Music

Outdoor Walking Paths

Swimming Pool

Raised Garden Beds

Reminiscence Programs

Sensory-based Programs

Social Outings

Yoga / Chair Yoga

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Complimentary Transportation

Housekeeping

Individualized Services & Amenities

Transportation Arrangement (non-medical)

Additional Features


Dogs Allowed

English

Neighborhood


Nearby Shopping

Safety


Secured Community

Hospitals


Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

30Th And Euclid Avenue

Distance: 7.5 miles

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road

Distance: 8.3 miles

Westside Hospital

1818 48Th Street

Distance: 8.9 miles

Churches


Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church

1203 Northwest Rockcrest Road, Ankeny

Distance: 0.4 miles

St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School

1102 NW Weigel Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, Ankeny

Distance: 0.6 miles

Ankeny Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

2506 Southwest 3rd Street, Ankeny

Distance: 0.8 miles

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