Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes sits at 1300 28th Street in Iowa, where you'll find a Christian, caring community with roots going back to 1957, and it's grown into a place where seniors live with purpose, dignity, and connection. The buildings remain clean and well-kept, and they've got secure areas with emergency call systems and indoor corridors for safe movement, which helps if the weather turns or if folks want to socialize inside, and there's always trained staff on hand, day and night, for support and care as people need it. Residents pick from private or semi-private rooms, some within specialized wings like St. James for memory care-which won recognition for its life-skills and environmental programs-and St. John's for advanced memory needs, using sensory work to support those with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and folks recovering from surgery or illness often stay in St. Luke's suites, which are private spots built for everyday comfort and easy access to therapy.
Outdoors, folks gather in pretty courtyards and patios, or take walks along internal and external pathways, and there's spaces indoors for worship, games, music, visiting with friends, and getting a haircut at the beauty and barber shop. What's really unique here is the focus on intergenerational living, so there's on-site daycare where seniors and children interact, which brings a bit of joy and helps folks feel connected, with All-Ability Bicycles and special Purposeful Projects to keep minds and bodies active. The IdentitE program, another feature of the campus, pushes engagement, learning, creativity, exercise, and spiritual enrichment, always aiming to treat everyone as a whole person. Meals are prepared and delivered for those who need them, including Meals on Wheels for not only good food but also a friendly check-in, and there's laundry and other daily help available.
Services range from independent living apartments (some with garage access and several floor plans), to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, and respite suites for those needing shorter stays or recovery time, and seniors can reach out for adult out-of-home respite care as well. Specialized therapy is a big part of Eden Acres too, with physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology available on-site, and for those looking to age in place or transition as needs change, the community acts as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) so folks don't have to leave if their care needs shift. Perry Lutheran Homes puts faith at the center of daily life with dedicated worship spaces and a Christ-centered mission, aiming for compassionate, meaningful service, and fostering a sense of family with personal care plans and plenty of ways to stay busy or find comfort. Amenities are tailored for seniors but always kept adaptable, clean, and welcoming, and while no place does everything perfectly, Eden Acres continues to earn steady, positive reviews for how it blends community, spirituality, and care in one location.
