Amelia Senior Living sits at 57 West Ferndale Drive in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and has a home-like setting where folks can get help but still keep as much independence as possible, and the staff is there all day and night to help with daily tasks or just answer a question, and everyone gets a personalized plan because what works for one person might not work for another. The place offers different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and memory care for Alzheimer's, so you'll see folks here who might need just a hand now and then, and others who need more regular care. The apartments have private layouts, some with kitchens, easy access for wheelchairs, safety features, plush carpets, and good storage, and there's single rooms or studio apartments, some allowing pets, so people can have their companion with them.
There's professional nurses and medical staff on-site who can help with medication management, bathing, or dressing, and people can get hospice or respite care if needed, plus the property's licensed by the state and has a management team on site if something needs fixing or families need a referral. Meals are served in the dining room and are made by a chef, and the staff can make vegetarian meals or accommodate low-sodium or special diets, and people can eat in their room or together with others if they want company. The property itself has plenty of places to relax, like large living rooms, a courtyard for walking, a recreation room for games or TV, a craftroom for making things, a chapel for religious services, and a beautician right on-site for haircuts. People don't have to worry about laundry or cleaning, since housekeeping covers all that, and they can park their own cars or use the free bus and transportation service, which will also take folks to town for outings, shopping, doctor's visits, or group events.
Residents can join all sorts of activities, like gardening groups, crafts, story time, musical groups, game nights, or regular educational events such as Lunch & Learn about Medicare or things like the Memory Lane Car Show, and the staff plans events offsite too for folks who want to get out. There are group devotional services, both on and off the property, and common areas for watching TV, plus patios and gardens to enjoy the air. If someone needs more help as they get older, they don't need to leave, because Amelia has options for "aging in place," and if a family just needs a short stay-like if they go on vacation-the respite care is an option too. The kitchenettes let residents prepare small meals, and all units have cable, with good spots to sit and socialize in the spacious lounges. The care team here is known for being friendly and supportive, making sure everyone gets the help they need to thrive in mind and body, and the management keeps up with payments and helpful guides for families, so things run smoothly. The community allows some pets, which is nice for those who want the comfort of an animal, and overall, there's a steady mix of personal care, planned events, home-cooked meals, and safe, comfortable housing right in Council Bluffs.
