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Emerson Point

1355 Shannon Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(319) 466-0200

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,541

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,545
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    Emerson Point
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 9 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 9 communities in Iowa City
  • Ranking in State: 390 out of 532 communities in IA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Many reviewers appreciate the friendly and caring environment, highlighting the helpfulness of the staff and the quality of care provided.
    • Residents enjoy living in a residential neighborhood and find the place comfortable and welcoming.
    • Some reviewers specifically commend the swift actions and attentiveness of the nursing staff, believing it significantly impacts the well-being of the residents.
    • The facility is praised for its cleanliness, comfortable living spaces, and the quality of its administration and staff.
    • Attention to individual care and the ability to work closely with families are highly valued.

    Negative Feedback:

    • There are concerns about the management and certain staff members, with accusations of verbal abuse and neglect regarding food safety standards.
    • Some residents and their families feel uncomfortable and fear retaliation for voicing complaints, including concerns about being evicted for speaking out.
    • One reviewer describes an incident of being yelled at by a staff member, raising concerns about staff behavior towards residents and their families.
    • Complaints about the quality of food and the overall dining experience are mentioned, despite the availability of full kitchens in the apartments.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some residents find the environment and staff very supportive, others feel uneasy due to the behavior of specific directors and staff members.
    • The community is generally well-regarded, but there are calls for improvement in management practices and staff-resident interactions.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Coralville which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 20,608 (small town).
    • The average income is $83,574, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 39 days of snow and 190 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 25.5 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 2.76% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 12.4% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 77% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.03 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.28 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.31 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.76 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 82.14 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 262.0, Moderate Days 41.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.5 miles away
    Aldi
    1.7 miles away
    Starlight Market
    1.8 miles away
    Chong's Oriental Market
    1.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Sports Medicine Clinic South - Stop 3150
    0.9 miles away
    Sports Medicine Clinic North - Stop 3151
    0.9 miles away
    Hall of Fame South
    1.0 miles away
    Hall of Fame North - Stop 3155
    1.0 miles away
    HTRC South - Stop 3141
    1.0 miles away

    Banks

    GreenState Credit Union
    0.5 miles away
    Midwest One Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Veridian Credit Union
    1.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.8 miles away
    West Bank
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    1.8 miles away
    University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    Iowa City VA Health Care System
    2.0 miles away
    Mercy Iowa City
    2.9 miles away
    Mercy Cancer Center
    3.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hartig Drug
    0.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    Towncrest Pharmacy
    4.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Melrose Dental Office
    1.6 miles away
    Town Square Dental Care
    2.0 miles away
    Afsie Dental Care
    2.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    3.8 miles away
    Mergen Orthodontics
    3.9 miles away

    Parks

    Walden Green Park
    0.2 miles away
    Hunter's Run Park
    0.4 miles away
    Willow Creek Park
    0.5 miles away
    Kiwanis Park
    0.6 miles away
    Villa Park
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    University Capitol Center
    2.5 miles away
    Coral Ridge Mall
    3.2 miles away
    Eastdale Plaza
    4.0 miles away

    Culture

    Shambaugh Auditorium
    2.4 miles away
    Theatre Building
    2.6 miles away
    Englert Theatre
    2.7 miles away
    Hancher Auditorium
    2.8 miles away
    Riverside Theatre
    2.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Coach's Corner
    0.5 miles away
    Sushi Popo
    0.5 miles away
    Thai Spice
    0.5 miles away
    Heirloom
    0.5 miles away
    Stella Restaurant
    1.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 108 total beds.

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