Independence Village Of Waukee is a senior living community in Dallas County, Iowa, that gets a high review score of 9.6 from residents. The staff's friendly, quick to return phone calls, and does its best to help both residents and families, while management supports the community. People there can choose from several large apartment floor plans, some with balconies, and rooms have features like telephone service and furnishings. Independence Village Of Waukee offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and even short-term respite care, so folks can age in place and adjust care as they need. There's a strong sense of community, with an activity director planning daily activities, resident-run groups, movie nights in the on-site theater, outings, and trips. An arts room, barber and beauty salon, and pet-friendly policies all add to daily life while the kitchen staff offers all-day restaurant-style dining, white tablecloth meals, special diet options for allergies or diabetes, and listens to residents about food preferences.
Outdoors, there are walking paths, outdoor gardens, and landscaped courtyards well-kept by maintenance staff, who also take care of small repairs and touchups for the apartments and grounds, and there's a hot tub, sauna (with limited evening hours), and a year-round indoor pool for recreation or exercise. Community rooms stay open for residents and families around the clock, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. Safety comes with a 24-hour call system, supervision, and secured memory care areas for those with dementia, including a dedicated dementia waiver support. Physical therapy and skilled nursing staff help residents regain mobility and manage medical or rehab needs. Staff speak English, and the community offers accessible amenities like wheelchair access and assisted transfers.
Everything's designed for ease, from move-in help and laundry to regular housekeeping, maintenance, and Wi-Fi. The facility offers emergency alert systems, medication help, bathing and dressing aid, and general activities of daily living assistance. Residents have plenty of options for socializing or private time, and the community encourages people to shine and thrive in a stable, caring environment. Independence Village Of Waukee is listed with other local independent living communities like Edencrest at Adel and nearby Edencrest locations, and it belongs to StoryPoint Group, LLC, which helps keep licensing up to date. The place feels welcoming, keeps things running smoothly, and offers different levels of care so seniors can find what fits and settle in without fuss.
