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Duluth House in Ames, IA

Duluth House is an assisted living community in Ames, IA.

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620 Duluth Street, Ames, IA 50010

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.5 from 2 reviews

Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Duluth House in Ames, IA is a premier assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.

The community features a beautiful dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by our experienced kitchen staff. Each living space is fully furnished, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere for residents to feel at home. The outdoor space offers a serene environment for relaxation and enjoyment of nature.

Our dedicated housekeeping services ensure that the living spaces are always clean and tidy, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their day-to-day activities without worrying about household chores. Move-in coordination is provided to make the transition into our community as seamless as possible.

Residents have access to telephone services and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, keeping them connected with loved ones and enabling them to stay up-to-date with the digital world.

Our highly trained staff assists residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, ensuring their safety and comfort. We also coordinate with health care providers to ensure that each resident receives appropriate medical attention when needed.

At Duluth House, we understand the importance of diet and offer diabetes diet options as well as special dietary restrictions for those with specific needs. Our skilled kitchen staff prepares nutritious meals that cater to individual preferences and requirements.

Medication management is provided by our trained staff to ensure that residents take their medications correctly and on time. Transportation arrangements are made for medical appointments or other necessary trips, ensuring that each resident has convenient access to required healthcare services.

Residents can engage in scheduled daily activities designed to promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical well-being. With 12 cafes, 8 parks, 10 pharmacies, 19 physicians, 36 restaurants, 2 transportation options nearby, 8 places of worship within reach, 1 theater nearby, and 3 hospitals in close proximity, there are plenty of opportunities for exploration and entertainment.

Duluth House in Ames, IA is committed to providing a comfortable, supportive, and vibrant community where residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years surrounded by caring staff and a variety of nearby amenities.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Ames, Iowa offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for convenience and comfort. With several restaurants, cafes, theaters, pharmacies, parks, physicians, places of worship, and a hospital nearby, residents can easily access everything they need within a short distance. The neighborhood also provides options for transportation with U-Haul locations available for any moving or storage needs. Additionally, the presence of healthcare facilities like EyeMart Optical Outlet and Skin Solutions Dermatology ensures that seniors have access to quality medical services. Overall, this area of Ames is a well-rounded community with plenty of resources to support an active and fulfilling senior lifestyle.

Restaurants

  • Burgie's Coffee & Tea (1 miles)
  • Old Chicago (1.5 miles)
  • Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill (1.6 miles)
  • Hickory Park (1.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.8 miles)
  • B-Bop's (1.8 miles)
  • Wasabi Ames (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Movies 12 (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Provisions Lot F (1.9 miles)
  • The Filling Station (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Cafe Diem (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Stomping Grounds (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (2 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Nucara Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • O'Neil Park (2.5 miles)
  • Bandshell Park (2.7 miles)
  • Brookside Park (3.3 miles)
  • River Valley Park (3.3 miles)
  • Ada Hayden Heritage Park (4 miles)
  • Inis Grove Park (4.2 miles)
  • Emma McCarthy Lee Park (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Eyemart Optical Outlet - Ames (2.6 miles)
  • Nicolle Fischer, PA-C (2.7 miles)
  • Skin Solutions Dermatology (2.7 miles)
  • Doran Clinic For Women (3.1 miles)
  • Thuku Godfrey Dr Mcfarland Clinic Medical Arts Building Ames (3.1 miles)
  • McFarland Clinic: Family Medicine East (3.1 miles)
  • W R Bliss Cancer Resource Center (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First United Methodist Church (2.8 miles)
  • Memorial Lutheran Church (3.3 miles)
  • St Paul Lutheran Church (3.5 miles)
  • Bethesda Lutheran Church ELCA (3.7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4.1 miles)
  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (4.1 miles)
  • Nevada IA Seventh-Day Adventist Church (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • DaVita Ames Mary Greeley Dialysis (3.4 miles)
  • Hearing Services of Iowa (3.4 miles)

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