Friendship Home Association sits at 714 N Division St in Audubon, Iowa, and has been serving seniors for over 20 years in a Christian setting with a focus on compassion and resident choice, and it's part of a retirement community for those 55 and older, and the facility opens from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, although staff stay on-site all day and night for emergencies so if a resident ever needs help at any hour, someone's always there. Friendship Home Association offers a wide range of care types, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, continuing care, rehabilitation, respite care, home care, and hospice services, so families can find support for different needs, whether it's short-term recovery or longer-term care, and the building includes a secured memory and dementia unit with structured routines and an outdoor courtyard that's safe for wandering or confusion, plus skilled staff can provide insulin monitoring, incontinence and non-ambulatory care, and help with moving from beds to wheelchairs.
Residents can choose from several room types, like Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Semi-Private, and private rooms, and all come with cable television, regular cleaning and laundry service, and meal provision, with a team of chefs and meal planners making sure meals are both tasty and nutritious, which takes the burden of cooking away. The community provides a wide selection of activities, both on and offsite, from fitness classes with equipment and morning exercises to spiritual gatherings, devotional activities, games, and a Friendship Forum Newsletter that keeps people informed about events and happenings inside Friendship Home. There are indoor and outdoor common spaces, including gardens, walking paths, and places to sit or socialize, as well as an on-site beauty and barber shop, so people don't have to go far for a haircut or a bit of pampering, and a minivan is available for group excursions or local appointments when residents need to get out and about.
When it comes to paying for services, Friendship Home accepts private pay, Social Security, veterans' benefits, and commercial insurance, with different care levels and room types available at separate price points-there's a community fee, respite fee, and options for short-term stays, and families can go online at friendshiphome.com to check out reviews, financing options, photos, and all the fee details, or they can schedule a tour or ask about costs and availability using a simple form. The staff at Friendship Home help with daily living like bathing, dressing, and managing medicines, and they're trained in memory care for folks dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, offering special therapies and a secure environment, plus there's skilled nursing with 24-hour coverage and therapies like physical, occupational, and speech to help residents improve or maintain their independence as much as possible.
Friendship Home Association works with hospice providers to bring comfort and palliative services to those who need them most, and the facility keeps a warm, friendly atmosphere without being fancy or overwhelming, where Christian values guide care but people from all walks of life are welcome. You'll find private rooms, outdoor gardens, organized activities, and people dedicated to helping each resident live well and safely, no matter what stage of life they're in.
