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Welcome to a Better, Happy Life! Welcome to Bridges Senior Lifestyle Living, the Cedar Valley's finest independent living and retirement community located in the Historic Church Row District in Waterloo, Iowa. Our location offers you unique opportunities as you can take a stroll through Washington Park just one block to the east, tour the newly developed John Deere Museum and Waterloo Sportsplex located across the road or visit the Grout Museum for an educational and memorable outing with family and friends.

Our caring staff and experienced management team all share a personal commitment to the members of Bridges as we focus daily on providing quality independent living for our members with exceptional services at a competitive price.

AMENITIES for Enriching Every Day:
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<li> Restaurant-style dining</li>
<li>Complimentary snack and beverage counter</li>
<li>Private dining area</li>
<li>Transportation unlimited, scheduled, handicap-accessible</li>
<li>Valet Parking</li>
<li>24/7 emergency response system</li>
<li>Housekeeping &amp; Laundry</li>
<li>Indoor, heated swimming pool for recreational and therapeutic purposes</li>
<li>Fitness center and fitness classes</li>
<li>Community room/theater for live performances, parties, meetings, and other functions</li>
<li>Community Kitchen</li>
<li>Library</li>
<li>Billiards, pub and gaming area</li>
<li>Garden/patio area</li>
<li>Beauty salon/Barbershop</li>
<li>1st-floor WI-FI service</li>
<li>Guest accommodations</li>
<li>Cable TV</li>
<li>Phone and long-distance calls</li>
</ul>

I invite you or your loved one to become part of our growing family at Bridges. Living in our stress-free independent living community will enable you create new memories and moments that will be cherished for years to come.
Sincerely, Rod Anderson, Executive Director

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Bridges Senior Lifestyle Living

Mallard Point is located in Cedar Falls, IA, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community. From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our culinary team preparesthree delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.So come to Mallard Point for a visit...and stay!

Mallard Point Senior Living

Sun-filled rooms, a relaxing courtyard, engaging activities offered every day and more await seniors at Bickford of Cedar Falls. At our community, a country-style décor creates a homelike setting, and with friends just down the hall, everyone feels like they are part of a family. Our location in the heart of Cedar Falls means our residents are not far from local destinations, such as shopping at College Square Mall or the natural beauty of the Hartman Reserve.

Bickford of Cedar Falls is proud to be a branch on the Bickford Senior Living family tree. At Bickford, our operating philosophy is simple: enrich the happiness in the lives of our residents and create a workplace where our employees are recognized for providing exemplary care. With communities in nine states throughout the Midwest, we pride ourselves on being trusted by families to care for their loved ones.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

New residents select either a studio or one-bedroom apartment, with the option of either private or companion living arrangements. Each apartment includes a kitchenette, in-suite climate control and an emergency call system. Best of all, pets are welcomed to join our community too! The monthly fee includes all apartment maintenance and utilities.

Holiday celebrations, family BBQs and birthday parties fill our community with laughter and allow residents to quickly become friends. The daily activities we offer at Bickford of Cedar Falls are designed to stimulate the mind, feed the soul and promote the physical health of our residents.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

The Bread Basket dining room is where our residents gather each day to enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals and favorite dishes. Family is welcome to dine with us to, whether joining for lunch or stopping by to share a cup of coffee in the bistro. There is also a private dining room available for family gatherings or celebrations

Our philosophy of care is centered on helping our residents sustain the highest level of individuality possible. We create individualized care plans in consultation with residents, their family and physicians to ensure we deliver the appropriate level of care and support. Our registered nurse also provides care coordination, which families greatly appreciate.

A family-like setting that offers supportive services and lasting friendships can be found right here at Bickford of Cedar Falls.

Bickford of Cedar Falls

An Upcoming Independent Living Community created from a Landmark Hotel that was Built in 1958. The Independent Living Community will have a lot to offer to upcoming Residents. We will have Daily Activities, Home Made Style meals, Housekeeping and lots of social hr. Events. The community is close to restaurants and shopping.

We are a new Community so there will be room for additions to comfort needs of the residents. We will be making improvements throughout the year. Please let us know what you need to make the move and living in our community easier for you. We are a community that puts residents first.

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