Edencrest at The Legacy sits among rolling hills and green spaces in Norwalk, Iowa, close to parks, serene gardens, and Lake Colchester, which is less than a mile away and a nice spot for walks. The place looks welcoming with its tidy grounds and elegant design, and there are several outdoor gardens and patios where residents can sit or stroll. Residents live in private apartments, and there are personal garages and on-site parking. Inside, folks will find rooms for games, a library, a fitness center, a wellness room, and a hair salon and spa, and there's always 24/7 on-site care with a trained and friendly staff, though sometimes the staff does turn over.
Edencrest at The Legacy lets residents choose from independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. There are several care levels on a single campus, and the five-tier approach helps people transition between different types of support as they need it. Nurses do a Personalized Wellness Review to figure out everyone's needs, and there are Individualized Service Plans so no one gets lost in the shuffle. Folks who need extra help will find assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management, and the call system runs all day and night. Nursing care covers 12-16 hours a day, and there's special support for people living with Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia. Memory care happens in a secure, dedicated wing with programs meant to keep minds active, and there's always a focus on keeping residents' independence and dignity.
Meals here come restaurant-style every day, though menus sometimes change if the kitchen staff do, and residents can get fresh fruits, yogurts, and sometimes a salad bar which isn't always there. Housekeeping, laundry, and utilities like basic cable and Wi-Fi come included in the rent. Residents can bring pets, and there's regular move-in help.
Edencrest organizes a lot of daily activities including fitness classes, games, movies, and resident-led events, plus devotional services and outings for shopping or dining. There are spaces for folks to be social or quiet, and some residents help run programs themselves, so there's always something going on. The fees start at $4,800 for independent and assisted living, and $6,900 for higher care or memory care, with second person fees and add-ons for things like extra laundry, RN services, or private transportation. They charge by the quarter hour for extra care, so costs can rise for those who need more help. Respite care is billed per day, with different rates for independent, assisted, and memory support. Families can get planning guides and other resources, and Edencrest works with outside healthcare providers to make sure care continues without sudden changes.
The Jaybird Senior Living group runs Edencrest, and their aim is to give residents a comfortable place to live that still keeps busy minds going, and though the staff and menus may change, the main idea remains about helping seniors keep as much control over their daily choices as possible.
