The Bridges At Ankeny is a nursing home in Ankeny, IA, with 70 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. The Bridges At Ankeny offers dental care to its residents.
Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $6,448 per month. The average price in the community is $4,974, which is more than the average cost of $4,793 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.4 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.8 hours with licensed nurses (1.1 by an RN and 0.7 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.
Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.
There are eight hospitals within 25 miles of The Bridges At Ankeny. The two closest hospitals are Broadlawns Medical Center, which is 9.9 miles away, and Iowa Lutheran Hospital, which is 11.0 miles away.
This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The overall quality and staff are both rated as excellent with ratings of 5.
Some of the key amenities available at The Bridges At Ankeny are:
- Social Outings
- Pool
- Clubs & Communities
- Outdoor Areas
- Beauty & Barber
