The Rose of Council Bluffs sits in Council Bluffs, IA, and focuses on comfort, safety, and community for older adults, especially those with limited income, and it's managed by a well-known administrator who supports residents and runs things well, so folks seem to get decent care here. This place has different living options, so there's independent living for seniors who want their own maintenance-free apartment, plus assisted living, memory care, and even nursing services for those who need more help every day. You'll find one-bedroom, two-bedroom, studio, and semi-private apartments, many designed with ground-floor access, wide doors, roll-in showers, and wheelchair-accessible features. The layouts are practical, with kitchens that have dishwashers and disposals, laundry on each floor, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and lots of big windows for natural light. The building has a walkway outside, porches and patios with outdoor seating, flower beds, garden plots, a waterfall, and a sunroom, making it pretty easy to get outside, relax, or visit with others if you're up for it.
The main dining area has a restaurant-style setup and sits in an atrium, which gives meals a bright and open feeling, and there's also a community room with a kitchen that lets people gather for table games, movie nights, or to celebrate birthdays and holidays. There's a fair number of on-site activities-gardening clubs, stretching classes, hobby and craft areas, card games, parties, and regular live performances, plus social and educational programming to help folks stay engaged and connected. Residents also get Wi-Fi, a theater/chapel, a computer den, a reading area with a fireplace, and a beauty/barber shop if they want a haircut.
Care services at The Rose of Council Bluffs include help with medication, moving from bed to wheelchair, incontinence needs, insulin monitoring, and 24-hour on-site staff for emergencies or basic daily support. There's ambulatory care, respite care for short-term stays, and the staff can handle folks with memory challenges or higher physical needs, so it's a good fit if daily help is needed or if someone's health changes over time. On the social side, residents can bring cats or dogs if they're within pet rules, and there's a strong focus on helping everyone feel at home and involved.
This place sets aside units for people with lower incomes and follows income and age guidelines for senior housing; usually, rent's based on 30% of a person's adjusted monthly income, and there are affordable options when income-based rents aren't available. Applicants might need to visit in person, complete background checks, and show various forms of ID and financial proof, with an application fee paid by money order. The Rose of Council Bluffs participates in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which helps keep rents reasonable for people in Pottawattamie County who qualify.
The facility also welcomes veterans' benefits, Social Security, private pay, and commercial insurance to help pay for care, with different fees depending on how much support is needed. Residents or their families need to speak with management to get details on costs, as prices aren't published, but it's known they offer a range of fixed and income-based rent options, plus community and buy-in fees. Reviews average around 4.0 stars, with praise for the staff's dedication and the careful management. Folks here tend to appreciate the landscaped grounds, variety of activities, strong sense of safety, and accessible everyday support, which helps everyone have as much independence and community as possible as they age.
