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Journey Senior Living Of Ankeny
3602 Nw 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Journey Senior Living Of Ankeny Description
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Nestled in the Boulder Brook Park subdivision just north of 5th street, residents of Rock Creek enjoy a close connection with the surrounding neighborhood with tree-lined walking paths that connect directly to local family homes; just minutes away from local shopping and attractions.
Rock Creek Senior Living is proud and excited to preserve the community’s strong neighborhood legacy. Rock Creek is Ankeny’s neighborhood community. Its strong history and foundation begins with a passion and commitment to providing quality service to seniors. Experienced, caring, and highly qualified staff provide individualized attention. Residents can enjoy a variety of independent living, assisted living, or memory care apartments in a quiet, family environment overlooking tree-lined walking paths. Built in a northern, Midwest style, using wood and darker tones for the building gives the community a very “homey” feel at Rock Creek Senior Living.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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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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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of senior living facilities highlight a range of experiences, from concerns about staffing and care to praise for the community atmosphere and activities. Some reviewers express frustration with understaffing leading to unmet care promises, particularly on weekends, and issues with medical care responsiveness. The importance of frequent visits to loved ones and thorough vetting of facilities, including staffing levels and resident satisfaction, is emphasized.
On the positive side, many reviewers note excellent care, engaging activities, and comfortable living conditions. Facilities are described as clean, with helpful staff and a variety of room options. Activities such as physical therapy, gardening, and social events are appreciated, contributing to a vibrant community life. The quality of meals and the availability of dining services receive particular praise.
However, concerns are raised about the cost of care, with some reviewers finding the fees for additional services high or increasing significantly. Communication with management and the executive team is cited as a challenge in some cases, affecting overall satisfaction.
Despite these concerns, many families report a high level of comfort and satisfaction with their choice of senior living, citing friendly and attentive staff, a variety of amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The importance of location, the quality of facilities, and the responsiveness to medical needs are highlighted as key factors in their positive experiences.
Overall, while some reviews point to areas for improvement, particularly in staffing and communication, the majority of feedback is positive, with families and residents appreciating the supportive and engaging environment of their chosen senior living communities.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Ankeny which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 56,764 (large town).
- The average income is $93,288, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 22
- Average Temperature: 52.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 201 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.11 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
2.3 miles awayAldi
2.6 miles awayFareway
2.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.8 miles awayFareway Meat & Grocery
4.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Hawkeye Park & Ride
1.9 miles away3387
2.6 miles away3390
2.6 miles awayMercy North Park & Ride
3.1 miles awayDART
4.0 miles awayBanks
Lincoln Savings Bank
1.9 miles awayBank of the West
2.4 miles awayCommunity State Bank
2.4 miles awayNorthwest Bank
2.4 miles awayFirst National Bank of Ames
2.4 miles awayHospitals
VA Medical Center
7.4 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
8.1 miles awayIowa Lutheran Hospital
9.3 miles awayMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
9.4 miles awayIowa Methodist Medical Center
10.0 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
2.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.5 miles awayWalgreens
2.5 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
3.4 miles awayPrice Chopper Pharmacy
7.2 miles awayDentists
Jagnandan & Lensch‎
0.9 miles awayAnkeny Dental Center
2.1 miles awayLangwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
2.3 miles awayAnkeny Dental Associates
2.3 miles awayHintz Family Dentistry
2.4 miles awayParks
Rock Creek Greenbelt
0.0 miles awayWatercrest Park
0.4 miles awayNorth Creek Park
0.5 miles awayCherry Glen Greenway
0.7 miles awayHigh Trestle Trail
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Haymarket Mall
7.4 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
7.7 miles awayValley West Mall
10.9 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
14.0 miles awaySouthridge Mall
14.8 miles awayCulture
Ankeny Art Center
1.5 miles awayPrairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
7.9 miles awayViking Theater
8.3 miles awayUrbandale Public Art Park
8.9 miles awayHenry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
9.2 miles awayRestaurants
Daylight Doughnuts
1.2 miles awayUptown
2.0 miles awayYankee Clipper
2.0 miles awayLeaning Tower of Pizza
2.1 miles awayJethro's BBQ Lakeside
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a very large-sized community with 170 total beds.Disclaimer
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