Lindens in Ames, IA

Features

Housing

• 32 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living

Amenities

• Beauty salon
• Cable or satellite TV
• Dining room
• Fully furnished
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Kitchenette
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Restaurant-style dining
• Small library
• Telephone
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

• 24-hour call system
• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Mental wellness program
• Special dietary restrictions

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Resident-run activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Lindens in Ames, IA is an exceptional assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents. The community provides a comfortable and fully furnished living space with the convenience of cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and a small library for entertainment and relaxation.

Residents can enjoy delicious meals in a restaurant-style dining room, where special dietary restrictions are accommodated. The trained staff also offer assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is available to ensure residents' health and safety.

The Lindens promotes mental wellness through their dedicated program, which focuses on promoting mental well-being among residents. Additionally, there are resident-run activities and scheduled daily activities that provide social interaction and engagement for all.

In terms of location, the community boasts close proximity to various amenities. There are 13 cafes, 8 parks, 10 pharmacies, 20 physicians, 36 restaurants, 2 transportation options, 8 places of worship nearby. This means that residents have easy access to shopping centers, medical facilities, recreational areas, places of worship and cultural events.

With its comprehensive amenities and care services combined with its prime location near essential amenities in Ames, IA The Lindens offers the ideal assisted living experience for seniors who value comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community.

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