Sunset Apartments, also called Sunset Retirement Home East, sits at 111 E 20th St, Spencer, IA, and serves seniors aged 55 and up in a community that offers a wide mix of living and care options, and you'll find both affordable and luxury senior apartments ranging from one-bedroom up to large, 2,000-square-foot units, all built for easy living and set up with senior comfort and safety in mind, including things like wheelchair ramps, elevators, and accessible parking. This place supports independent living with senior-friendly units, optional payment and fee structures, and even some that don't require property taxes or cover utilities. Inside, residents share common spaces like TV rooms, game rooms, a library, billiards lounge, arts center, woodworking shop, computer areas, and a place for movies and music-the community also has outdoor walking paths, covered and uncovered parking, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, a swimming pool, party rooms, and an indoor atrium, with various shops on the nearby main street for easy errands.
Security's strong here with a gated entry and a wander guard-style system for residents who need it, plus routine monitoring, and staff members speak many languages like English, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, Croatian, Farsi, Hindi, Ukrainian, and more, helping folks feel understood and welcome. Residents can bring dogs or cats, as long as pets meet the listed weight limits, so you'll see plenty of folks out walking their dogs or tending patio gardens. Activities fill the calendar, with on-site programs, outings, wellness groups, devotional services, and both group and private dining rooms where shared meals, special diet requests, and balanced menus all make life easier.
Sunset Apartments covers a wide range of care, with services for independent seniors and supportive living-offering assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, Alzheimer's and dementia services, ambulatory and non-ambulatory care, incontinence support, diabetic care, physical therapy, respite, adult day care, hospice, and home care options. Amenities and services include housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, beauty salon, grocery shopping, and transportation. HUD programs like Section 202 for affordable senior housing and Section 811 for people with disabilities help keep some apartments within reach for low-income residents, while higher-end apartments offer more features like companion suites and extra on-demand services. Residents can use covered or uncovered parking, enjoy devotional activities, attend arts and crafts, and work on projects in the woodworking or crafts room. Memory loss care includes secure units and memory-care specific activities.
People live here with privacy, security, access to medical care, and social opportunities, and it feels like a regular apartment neighborhood with the added help that folks might need as they get older. The atmosphere aims for warm and welcoming, offering both quiet spaces for relaxation and lots of places to gather with neighbors and friends. Apartments and condominiums support independence, while staff provide help with the daily tasks when needed, and activities-both on- and off-site-give everyone a chance to stay engaged, active, and part of a real community.
