Oak Park Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care sits at 3212 Greenhill Circle in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and delivers care in a small, home-like setting with 16 bedrooms in the assisted living area and a 34-bed capacity throughout, so you get that cozy feeling where everybody knows each other and the hallways are short, making it easy to get around, and you'll notice right away that the building feels welcoming, safe, and friendly, with staff who work closely with the residents, using a staff-to-resident ratio of about 1:5, and a Director who is an RN. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home services, so you can find help whether you need a little or a lot, and there's a special focus on those with dementia and Alzheimer's, since all staff working in memory care get specialized dementia training, and the facility follows individualized care plans meant to suit each person's unique needs, and they have programming for memory care so people stay as comfortable and calm as possible.
They've got personal care assistants who help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication management, plus there's on-site physical, speech, and occupational therapy, so nobody has to go far for extra support when it's needed, and if it's time for a haircut, you can drop by the salon/barbershop for an appointment right on site, since they have regular visits from a stylist too. Folks living here can have their own kitchenettes, cable TV, and in-room washers and dryers, and there's daily housekeeping and laundry, so things stay clean and easy to manage, and you won't have to bother about cleaning or scrubbing much. Safety is built-in, with features like clear signage, fire sprinkler systems, secured building access with pin pads, handicap accessibility, and there are deep cleaning protocols to prevent illness.
Meals matter, and there's a professional in-house chef who cooks three home-style meals a day in a state-of-the-art kitchen, and the dining room is bright and comfortable, providing a place where everybody can gather, enjoy nutritious food, and chat, and there are always healthy options and meal planners working to keep the menus varied and well-balanced. Residents can enjoy WiFi and internet, guest parking, game and activities rooms, outdoor spaces that are beautifully landscaped, and lots of chances to stroll or sit outside in good weather, plus there's transportation to appointments and group events around town. The community keeps things busy and engaging with a steady schedule of arts and crafts classes, social activities, educational programs, health and fitness options, and even respite and hospice services for those who need extra attention for a time, along with close pets that are part of daily life.
Rooms are tailored to fit what each person needs, whether it's more independence or a higher level of care, and the focus stays on providing comfort, dignity, and security, with staff always making sure folks get help with personal grooming, walking or wheelchair assistance, prescription management, and anything else that helps someone live life as fully as possible, all while fostering a warm, family-like atmosphere, so everyone really does get to feel at home. Oak Park Estates is certified, licensed, and verified independently, and the whole property is designed for seniors - whether they're active and independent or need daily care - to live as comfortably and safely as possible, with strong attention given to each person's needs, from health care and memory support to social life and good home cooking, in a community that truly feels like a family.
