The Waterford at Ames

Description of The Waterford at Ames

Enjoy the finer things in life at The Waterford at Ames, creating an enriching environment for our residents to flourish in. Renowned for our assisted living services in Ames, Iowa, our community features spacious apartments and attentive staff available 24 hours a day. Flexible floor plans accommodate different lifestyles and needs with thoughtful comforts such as spacious kitchens with full-sized appliances and utilities, including basic cable (but excluding phone service) covered by our community; >safety features including emergency call buttons and assist hand railings in bathrooms; and 2-inch mini-blinds as well as wall-to-wall carpet for comfort and privacy. Outside of our apartments, residents will discover a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Residents are warmhearted, interesting people who enjoy the freedom of assisted living – freedom from the worries and dangers of solitary living and cooking and cleaning – in surroundings that are kind and gracious and the knowledge of knowing someone is always at hand if help is needed. We specialize in creating care plans tailored to individuals.

Featured Amenities

From our spacious apartments to our entertaining community services, residents have plenty to look forward to at The Waterford at Ames. We offer flexible floor plans that accommodate any lifestyle while constantly striking a balance between convenience and comfort. In-room safety features such as emergency call buttons, safety-assist hand railings and walk-in showers in the bathrooms and smoke alarms for peace of mind can be found in all homes.

Apartments are also wheelchair accessible with wide entryways.Residents appreciate full-sized appliances in the kitchen as well as individual climate controls. Don't worry about utility bills, as we cover everything, including basic cable (but excluding telephone services). Walk-in closets, 2-inch mini-blinds and wall-to-wall carpet create comfortable and personalized spaces.

Available Services

Our vibrant community provides a variety of care for residents requiring different levels of need. Our attentive staff is constantly on hand to help out when care is needed, from helping to deliver medication to providing counseling on nutrition. Residents also enjoy bathing, dressing and grooming assistance if required.

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

Feb 10, 2019 | Reviewed by E.W.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My husband has been a resident of The Waterford at Ames for a couple of weeks now. It’s a nice place, and he's doing well there. The food is decent, the people are nice, and the staff know what they're doing. He has a one-bedroom apartment with very nice space that's easy to get around in. The building is also easy to get around in. There are studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. He enjoys the activities. They play cards, have an activity room, a library, exercise sessions almost every day, and a walking group. They have a lot going on, like movie nights. If I have questions, the staff answer our questions to our satisfaction. They were always very helpful as my father was learning his way around.

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

Jan 21, 2019 | Reviewed by Steve

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My family and I toured The Waterford at Ames looking for options for our mother that can no longer live alone. The marketing director was very knowledgeable and understanding of our situation and we felt like he really cared that we find a place that was the best fit for our mother. The Waterford at Ames is a very inviting and comfortable community, that definitely does not make us feel like we will be sending our mom to a nursing home. One of our favorite thing about The Waterford is that mom will be able to progressively receive additional levels of care all in the same place without us having to uproot her to a new place each time she requires more care. All of the staff and the residents really seem happy being there. Mom has really enjoyed living at The Waterford at Ames!

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

Sep 26, 2018 | Reviewed by Cindy

I Visited This Facility

Waterford was a very nice place, but they didn’t need any respite because they did not have surgeries. The rooms were clean and nice enough. The dining area looked nice and clean. They had a library, an exercise area, and laundry facilities.

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

May 24, 2018 | Reviewed by Sharon

I Am A Friend Or Relative Of A Current/Past Resident

My sister is at The Waterford at Ames. Their service has been fine. She has a small apartment and her own bedroom. She gets her room cleaned once a week. She can get her laundry done if she needs to, which she does right now because of an arm injury. She thinks the food is good. For her, everything is fine. A friend said the food is better there than other places. She doesn't participate in a lot of activities, but she visits with other people. They do most things very well. They have good, well-balanced meals. Each resident has a call button that they wear and if they push that, they respond very quickly to see what it is the resident needs. The people in the area where she lives can basically get around on their own. Some are on oxygen, but most of them aren't. The facility has an elevator which makes it easy for people to get around, so they don't have to go down the steps to get down to the dining room. They offer fun little activities and field trips. They monitor medications for people. They do a good job. The staff is very good. The facility is good. They should provide more activities where people can get to know each other better.

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

May 19, 2018 | Reviewed by Jody

I Am A Friend Or Relative Of A Current/Past Resident

Very nice facility with large beautiful apartments. Staff is very friendly and caring, while providing exceptional service. Food is very good and give a variety of choices! Daily activities that are fun and give a variety of options to choose from. Each time I go to visit my aunt the facility is very clean and smells very good. They also provide outstanding weekly housekeeping!

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

May 19, 2018 | Reviewed by Greg Kilmer

I Am A Friend Or Relative Of A Current/Past Resident

Wonderful facility with great staff as well as great amenities. Executive director (Amber) and director of sales & marketing (Logan) went above and beyond to make sure my parents needs & wants were meet. The Waterford at Ames is very inviting and comforting while being very clean. Housekeeping staff do a great job at making sure the building is clean at all times. They also provide daily activities that give my parents a fun atmosphere to be involved in while providing them a choice of what they want to do.

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The Waterford at Ames

1325 Coconino Rd, Suite 300 Ames IA 50014

1-855-840-7257 $$

5

May 19, 2018 | Reviewed by Daughter looking for Mom and Dad

I Visited This Facility

I toured last week for my Mom and Dad. Absolutely beautiful facility and large apartments. I was very impressed how good it smelt also. You don't get a "nursing home" smell when you walk in. The staff were all very welcoming and seemed to enjoy their work. They also have a large gorgeous courtyard with an infinity walking path, perfect for my "outdoors" Father! Finding a place for Mom and Dad to call home has been a lot to handle, but Waterford really helped put my worries at ease!

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