Whispering Willow sits on the quiet edge of Fredericksburg, Iowa, with a walking trail by the building and peaceful green spaces where folks can relax or stretch their legs. This place offers several types of apartments, including studios, single rooms, and semi-private units, with private bathrooms, personal refrigerators, kitchenettes, and cable in each room, plus some apartments in a dedicated memory care wing that's fenced and secure for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. There's assisted living, memory care, respite care for those needing short-term stays, and even choices for independent living, and each person gets a care plan made just for them. People can bring some pets and guests are welcome to join meals or stay overnight if someone would like company. There's staff around all hours-kind and friendly-and the building meets state licensing regulations and belongs to the Iowa Health Care Association.
There are plenty of places to gather, like a recreation room, fitness room, arts and crafts area, beauty salon, spa room with fancy bathtubs, fireplaces in the common spaces, library, and an outdoor patio and porch, plus a secure outdoor garden for memory care residents and walking paths for daily strolls, and for people who enjoy music, there's a resident musical group that gets together. Folks get three daily meals served at tables just like a regular restaurant, but there's also room service and special meal options for guests or folks on specific diets. The facility has a full kitchen for bigger events and a kitchenette in each unit, helping residents stay as independent as possible if they like fixing food themselves. There are also structured activities with group games, fitness and wellness programs, story time, game nights, and daily events run by residents or planned by staff, as well as spiritual programs, religious services, and educational activities, all meant to help people stay active and engaged, and help their minds and bodies stay strong.
Nursing care runs between 12 and 16 hours every day, with skilled nursing staff on-site, and caregivers provide medication management, help with bathing, dressing, and getting around, and there are personal aides if someone needs extra support. Residents can get help with laundry for linens, in-house dry cleaning, and regular housekeeping. Building safety is a high point, with secured grounds, direct care staff on-site around the clock, a 24-hour call system, wireless pendants, and a memory care unit with close supervision for those who need more support. Guests and residents can use available parking, and there's transportation for appointments or outings, though there may be extra charges for that. There's an on-site barber and beauty salon for haircuts, and handyman support for apartment fixes. People pay by check, and all utilities are included in the cost, so WiFi, cable, water, heat, and electricity are all covered. Whispering Willow is known for a welcoming, small-town feel, resident-led activities, and a staff that tries to be helpful every day, so folks sometimes say it feels close to home, even as health and comfort needs change.
