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Edencrest at Siena Hills

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

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8.9
Review Score
23 reviews

There were just a couple small things that didn't go exactly perfectly (logistics wise and nobody's fault) but nothing concerning. My mom had nothing but good things to say about the staff and about the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323

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8.9
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9 reviews

Bickford is a good community. The food is made daily right there. It's so good that my Aunt refused to let us take her out to eat! She didn't want to miss lunch. They don't have a lot of activities but it is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

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8.8
Review Score
43 reviews

What we like the most about the Edencrest at Riverwoods community is the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to make my mom as comfortable as possible in her last days.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...

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Edencrest at Kettlestone

805 Southeast Tallgrass Lane, Waukee, IA 50263

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8.6
Review Score
5 reviews

Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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8.4
Review Score
36 reviews

Food was not great. Staff was amazing! So helpful and kind! Activities were fun and engaging. Wish bingo was every day. Dining was the only negative, food was unappealing and not a lot of choices. Definitely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest at Beaverdale is professionally managed by Jaybird Senior Living. Built by Hubbell Realty Company in 2017 in the heart of Beaverdale, we are committed to providing Red Carpet service for everyone who lives, works, and visits Beaverdale. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of...

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Edencrest at The Tuscany

1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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8.2
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10 reviews

Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...

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Edencrest at Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

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7.1
Review Score
35 reviews

None of these facilities are perfect. They are often understaffed, and administratively they make mistakes. They take adequate care of my Mom.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest at Green Meadows is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies.We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Green Meadows. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of all-inclusive amenities when you reserve your apartment today. Ask...

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Edencrest at Pleasant Hill (Fall 2024)

6151 Martha L. Miller Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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7.0
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1 review

Accommodating and friendly. Definitely have been to several facilities and this is by far the nicest! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest is now serving Pleasant Hill! Edencrest is the area’s premiere senior community, and we are excited to begin serving the seniors of Pleasant Hill. This community is located in the Rising Sun neighborhood close to walking trails, golf courses, parks and restaurants. We offer assisted...

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Edencrest at Adel

621 302nd Place, Adel, IA 50003

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
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1 review
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest at The Legacy

2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211

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8.0
Review Score
10 reviews

Staff is great for the most part. Activities are targeted to older patients. Food - I cooked 98% of our meals. Most meals were similar to school like meals in with a lot of pork. Never had any fresh veggies...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...

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7.7
Review Score
173 reviews

Review Score

173 reviews
7.7

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4 star

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3 star

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A Place for Mom has scored Highmark Senior Living with 7.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 58 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Highmark Senior Living has 173 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 17, 2025
Verified Review
Overall great place

Apartments spacious, beautiful and large. Lots of natural light. Facilities are great. There's been decent staff turnover which is less than ideal. Staff overall seems happy to be there. Lots of great activities.


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 19, 2025
Verified Review
Review for Edencrest at Kettlestone

I like it. Small community. Good food. People friendly apt nice. Things to do if you want to do them.


4.0
Wendy W - Family/Friend
Independent Living
September 3, 2025
Verified Review
Bickford is a good community

Bickford is a good community. The food is made daily right there. It's so good that my Aunt refused to let us take her out to eat! She didn't want to miss lunch. They don't have a lot of activities but it is set up so that the residents can walk freely inside. Must have permission to leave, however family is welcome to come and take them out. There's also a court yard and garden spot they can visit on their own. My aunt is glad to be able to come and go outside in that area. The staff is very friendly.


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 15, 2025
Verified Review
I would recommend Edencrest at Riverwoods

I would say to have them explain all charges & what it all covers, care plans and etc. To help them make their decisions so their not shell shocked. When a statement comes

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

3

Value for Cost

2


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 8, 2025
Verified Review
Great respite stay

Food was not great. Staff was amazing! So helpful and kind! Activities were fun and engaging. Wish bingo was every day. Dining was the only negative, food was unappealing and not a lot of choices. Definitely could improve in that area.


4.0
Mark - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 1, 2025
Verified Review
Edencrest Green Meadows is adequate for meeting my Mom's needs.

None of these facilities are perfect. They are often understaffed, and administratively they make mistakes. They take adequate care of my Mom.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 22, 2025
Verified Review
it is overall a nice community but you always should go in with a positive attitude.

I am quite satisfied with most things so far, no place is perfect but they have been good to me & I have no big problems with anything. I am close to all the places I need to go & no one is trying to make me do things I don't want to do.


4.0
Crystal - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 20, 2025
Verified Review
Accommodating, Friendly and Great Value

Accommodating and friendly. Definitely have been to several facilities and this is by far the nicest! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
David H - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 23, 2025
Verified Review
Knowledgeable staff

The facility was well knowledged and help make the process go smoother. The gentleman in charge of the intake, unfortunately, had taken a position right as my father moved in. A few weeks later, the director of the facility had given word he was leaving also. These two gentlemen specifically helped the process tremendously.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 14, 2025
Verified Review
A nice community to simplify your life.

It's a beautiful facility that tries to have activities to engage the residents. The staff is caring. There is a resident advocate group that meets with the staff to talk through any issues or new ideas which I think is great. They seem to bring in a variety of entertainers each week which the residents seem to enjoy. My relative is able to walk in the building for exercise as well as attend generally daily exercise classes which has been so good for her. She has made several friends and enjoys living in this community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
April 1, 2025
Verified Review
Edencrest at Beaverdale

Their communication process is excellent. Staff is very caring and takes time to listen. Since my father in law's admission there has been a leadership change with many improvements

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
March 25, 2025
Verified Review
Review for Edencrest at Kettlestone

The staff is welcoming and kind. It seems clean for the most part, but[name removed], the executive director is very rude and unprofessional. I do wish we would have looked around more but has to act fast.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

4

Staff

1

Value for Cost

3


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 12, 2025
Verified Review
Edencrest Review

Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.


4.0
Sarah - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 28, 2025
Verified Review
kind and accommodating community

So far so good. Dad seems safe and happy. It's a small, kind community. The rooms are decent, bedroom has a queen bed comfortably and the living room has a couch and chair. Activities tend to be mostly cards and other games, and occasional performances especially around the holidays.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 3, 2025
Verified Review
Edencrest of Sienna Hills

we had to change her level of care to the memory care unit after 2 weeks and I wish we would have been told that from the beginning. more frequent laundry needed and entire place needs a refresh. very friendly. had a fall within a month. my mom didn't participate in any while in the assisted living area and just watches TV in memory care.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

3

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Julia - Family/Friend
Independent Living
December 13, 2024
Verified Review
Great place for what my dad needs right now. It's comforting to know he can age in place in the same facility

there are many activities offered, my dad has not taken part in them. The key fobs they use are hard for my dad, he is used to a regular key and lock. He struggles even after 6 weeks or more of being there. We chose Edencrest for Location - close to my brother and me. Cost- they ran a special price for the first 12 months.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
November 20, 2024
Verified Review
Our Family's Experience

Very nice facility. The staff is extremely helpful and always looking for ways they can help residents. Facility is always clean. Elegantly decorated common areas for season or holiday. Menu could be more varied. Staff is very accommodating if resident wants special food while ill.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Julia S - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 6, 2024
Pleasant, caring people and a friendly atmosphere.

I was pleasantly surprised with the look and feel of the facility at Edencrest at Timberline. Friendly people, good food (sometimes cold, though) and good activities. There were some resource constraints, but management was working on handling the issues. I felt at home from day one of my stay.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 31, 2024
Verified Review
Edencrest at The Legacy

There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan menus taking the residence age and abilities to eat what they cook. Most things are fried and coated. I have personally eaten there and it was overcooked and cold. They have removed the salad bar so no other choice. I feel they at least need to always have fresh fruits available and yogurts. Casseroles and foods that are more easily digested.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

3

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Mark R - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 21, 2024
Verified Review
Nurses are short on time

Friendliness of staff. 4 Nurses don't have time for residents or resident's family. Neither does executive director. They don't return phone calls. Meals and dining - Breakfast the best. Lunch and Dinner repetitive. Activities - Repetitive. For my Mom, the activities are too simple. Bingo all the time, crafts a kindergartner can do.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

3

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


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