Walnut Ridge sits at 1701 Campus Drive in Clive, Iowa, and provides several kinds of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care apartments, with most apartments having private balconies or patios and storage lockers so residents have extra room for their belongings, and some even come with a handy kitchenette for preparing simple meals. The community has a secure memory care neighborhood with trained staff, alert systems, and a secure outdoor space, designed for seniors with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and offers specialized therapies and dementia-friendly resources, and there's short-term rehabilitation for those coming from the hospital and needing time before going home, plus hospice and transitional care services, and trained aides provide home care and companionship for those at home.
Walnut Ridge belongs to Presbyterian Homes & Services, a faith-based, nonprofit group active since 1955, and the site offers spiritual care with a chapel, club room, and a campus pastor you can ask for help, and there's a range of worship and faith-based activities to support different spiritual needs. You'll find a lot of resident conveniences, like Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, cable TV, heating and cooling, phone, water, trash and sewer all included, plus garage parking, bicycle storage, a heated car wash bay, a business office, and guest suites and dining for visitors, and the property is pet-friendly and handicap accessible so everyone feels welcome.
The campus has many places to relax such as a library, a card room, a bistro, a club room, an art studio for crafts and painting, a movie theater and a media room for watching films or getting together with friends, and a billiards area and wood shop for hobbies or activities. There's a Ridge Club Health & Fitness Center with an indoor heated pool, an aquatic therapy pool, an aerobic studio, and modern fitness equipment, with fitness programs and wellness events, and an outdoor walking path, gardens, and a peaceful pond for those who like getting fresh air. The dining program serves meal choices cooked by chefs and meal planners, and they honor different diets and host guest dining options.
Residents join in a variety of events including fitness classes, group celebrations, spiritual programs, creative arts, and social gatherings, since Walnut Ridge is also recognized for celebrating community, wellness, and activities. There's support for housekeeping, on-site salon and barbershop, banking, business office services, transportation for shopping and outings, and apartment maintenance. Walnut Ridge uses Facebook features, social media logins, and virtual tours for families interested in viewing apartments online, and has tools and guides like the affordable housing toolkit and the POAMN Older Adult Ministry Guide available for anyone seeking information. The campus offers disaster recovery resources, sponsored programs, and aging and health focused events, so residents have access to a wide range of supports and specialized features whatever their level of care or interests. The community layout is recently updated, so apartments and common areas are modern and comfortable, and lots of different floor plans are offered to suit individual needs, making Walnut Ridge a place with helpful supports, a mix of social and spiritual opportunities, and care for nearly every stage of getting older.
