Asbury House, Senior Independent Living, sits next to Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood with a front porch full of flowers where people like to sit and visit. The building has 14 one-level apartments, all on the first floor, and comes in several types like one-bedroom, single or double efficiency, and suites. Each apartment includes a full, private bathroom, kitchenette with a refrigerator, double closets, private thermostat, remote-controlled air conditioner, and free Wi-Fi, so folks have what they need close at hand. Residents get a storage closet in the basement and can use a coin-operated laundry room found on the first floor. There's an intercom in the foyer, so guests can buzz the apartment and residents can let them in from inside.
The community keeps things home-like, with a small size that's easy to get around, and a common living area set up for socializing, meals, or family gatherings-there's a kitchen and utensils in case folks want to host something special. Off-street parking is available, and the grounds are quiet but friendly, with a simple outdoor area and pretty landscaping. Rent includes heat, water, sewage, and a home-cooked midday lunch, served Monday through Saturday in the dining hall. Residents can choose different bundled packages for phone, cable, and internet, with optional guest meal service for visitors.
Asbury House stays pet-friendly, so cats and dogs can live with their families. The whole place bans smoking indoors in private or public areas. Accessibility features include wheelchair-friendly showers and handicap access throughout the building. Seniors aged 50 and older who want to live independently find support here, with services available for those who need extra help as they age. Residents can get non-medical home care, Medicare-certified home health care, assisted living, memory care, adult day services, skilled nursing, hospice, respite care, and help with daily things like bathing, dressing, or managing medicine if ever needed.
There's always something social going on, from onsite and offsite activities with a full-time activity director, to regular field trips, devotional services, and health programs led by staff or visiting professionals like nurses, doctors, podiatrists, or therapists. A beauty salon and barber shop, plus indoor and outdoor common areas, help keep life comfortable. Wheelchair access and features aimed at reducing confusion support those living with memory loss. The community's small, welcoming environment and caring staff mean residents get attention while maintaining privacy, dignity, and independence, and there's freedom to bring in extra care from third-party providers as needed. Life's structured so people can stay as active, safe, and social as they wish, and everyone has simple comforts in a familiar home setting.
