FeatherStone at Hickory Hill sits next to Hickory Hill Park on the northeast side of Iowa City, offering a peaceful place for seniors to live and enjoy nature. The community opened in the summer of 2024 as a 130,000 square foot, ground-up development by Nelson, and it has 120 apartment homes for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can pick from several floor plans, like studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, with options that include full kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and in-unit washer and dryer sets. The building has been recently renovated with wide hallways, large windows, and inviting gathering spaces, all designed to feel like home and make getting around easy, especially for those who need accessible units.
FeatherStone is run by a non-profit foundation and works to make a warm, community atmosphere where people can join activities, use beautiful outdoor areas, and make new friends. There's always staff on-site, so care is tailored to what each person needs, whether they need a little help every day or more advanced memory care. The memory care suites, like the Henslow/Plover, Lark, Corvus, and Oriole studios, are set up for all stages of dementia, with big clear windows, wide paths, secure entrances, and bright, safe spaces. People can bring pets, use high-speed internet, and take part in different wellness and therapy programs. Outside, the grounds are well-kept year-round, and residents can walk out to the park, which is good for quiet reflection or seeing wildlife. There's attention to providing services for everyone, whether someone wants maintenance-free independent living, tailor-made assisted living, short-term respite care, or a secure memory care environment. The staff tries to support residents' minds, bodies, and spirits, aiming for comfort and confidence in everyday life, even if there's not much public information available yet about everything they do.
