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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

Northridge Village is an assisted living community in Ames, IA.

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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

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  • Interior

    Spacious meeting room with tables and chairs, featuring a kitchenette and large windows.

  • Decor

    Elegant dining room with a large wooden table and chairs, featuring classic decor and ample natural light.

  • Building

    A modern facility with a covered entrance and landscaped driveway.

  • Windows

    A spacious conference room with rows of chairs and large windows.

  • Dining

    An aerial view of a dining room with round tables and chairs, large windows, and ample lighting.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby area with a central seating arrangement, featuring upholstered chairs and a stone fireplace.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy hair salon with styling stations and a waiting area.

3300 George Washington Carver Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

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4.8 from 148 reviews
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Overall Review of Northridge Village

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Caring, responsive staff stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across reviews, people describe the staff as kind, compassionate, and willing to go out of their way to help residents feel comfortable and valued. Multiple reviewers also mention that staff responded quickly to needs and handled concerns efficiently once they arose. Even when families were touring or planning for future care, they emphasized the staff’s supportive, attentive approach.

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Clean, well-kept, and bright setting

Reviews frequently highlight cleanliness, upkeep, and a bright feel.

Many reviews focus on the facility being exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and orderly. Several people also describe the spaces as bright and home-like rather than clinical, pointing to how the building looks and feels when you walk through. A few reviewers mention specific impressions like clean halls and rooms and well-lit common areas.

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Tours emphasize clear guidance

The tour experience is described as thorough, organized, and low-pressure.

A recurring theme is how informative and comfortable the tours felt, with families saying they had their questions answered and left with a clear picture of daily life. Reviewers repeatedly mention a particular tour guide who explained options and costs and provided a comprehensive walk-through. Some also contrast the experience with a more pressure-filled sales approach, saying it didn’t feel that way.

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Activities and community life feel active

Residents describe an active schedule with plenty to do.

Reviews repeatedly mention activities and social opportunities, including resident interaction and community programs. Some reviewers call out that residents stay engaged through scheduled activities, day-to-day entertainment, and outings. Others also mention events that involved families, reinforcing the sense that the community life isn’t limited to just the resident’s room.

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Memory care building earns praise

The memory care setting is specifically described as impressive.

Several reviews single out the memory care area as a standout, including comments calling the memory care building or center impressive. Reviewers also describe it in terms of the environment—such as how it looks and how bright or airy it feels in common spaces. A few families mention planning for memory care options during their search and say the community offered a path for that future need.

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Food and dining get mixed reactions

Dining reviews are generally positive, but some note food quality needs improvement.

Many reviewers say meals are enjoyable, with comments about good food and having options like a salad bar. At the same time, a couple of reviews mention that the food hadn’t been as strong at first or that it needed improvement, even if they felt it was getting better. Overall, dining shows up as a common topic with both praise and constructive feedback.

  • Elegant dining room with a large wooden table and chairs, featuring classic decor and ample natural light.
  • An aerial view of a dining room with round tables and chairs, large windows, and ample lighting.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost concerns include rent increases

Some residents caution that pricing can be higher than expected.

While families often discuss pricing during tours, a few residents and families raise cost concerns after moving in. One review mentions being surprised by a rent increase, and another says the prices were quite high compared with what they were hoping for. Taken together, cost comes up less as a deal-breaker than as a practical caution to plan for.

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Nearby clinics, pharmacy, and parks

Local clinics, a pharmacy, and parks are close by.

The surrounding area includes nearby options for everyday needs like physician visits, pharmacy stops, and time outdoors in local parks. Reviews don’t focus on commuting, but the location supports regular access to common errands and nearby destinations. For families, this can make it easier to coordinate appointments and activities in the Ames area.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Ames, Iowa offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of senior residents. With several restaurants nearby such as El Azteca and The Cafe, seniors can enjoy dining out without having to travel far. Additionally, there are pharmacies like Somerset Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy conveniently located for easy access to medications. Parks like Lloyd Kurtz Park and Moore Memorial Park provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. For spiritual nourishment, there are places of worship such as Nevada IA Seventh-Day Adventist Church and Bethesda Lutheran Church ELCA within a short distance. Furthermore, medical services are easily accessible with options such as McFarland Clinic PC and Mary Greeley Medical Center in close proximity. Overall, this area offers a mix of conveniences and attractions that make it a desirable location for senior living in Ames, Iowa.

Restaurants

  • El Azteca (0.3 miles)
  • The Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • House Of Chen (1.2 miles)
  • Los Altos Mexican Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Fazoli's (1.4 miles)
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop (2.1 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (2.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Medicine North (0.3 miles)
  • McFarland Clinic PC (0.3 miles)
  • Whylie Eye Care Centers (1.3 miles)
  • Eye Works (1.3 miles)
  • McFarland Clinic PC (2.3 miles)
  • Strosahl, Kasey Dr - Mary Greeley Medical Center Psychiatry (2.3 miles)
  • William R Bliss Cancer Center (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Somerset Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • NuCara Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Nucara Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Lloyd Kurtz Park (0.5 miles)
  • Moore Memorial Park (0.7 miles)
  • Ada Hayden Heritage Park (1.6 miles)
  • Emma McCarthy Lee Park (1.7 miles)
  • Inis Grove Park (1.8 miles)
  • Brookside Park (1.8 miles)
  • O'Neil Park (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Nevada IA Seventh-Day Adventist Church (0.8 miles)
  • Mosque (1.4 miles)
  • Bethesda Lutheran Church ELCA (1.5 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.5 miles)
  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (1.6 miles)
  • St Paul Lutheran Church (1.9 miles)
  • Memorial Lutheran Church (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Design CafĂ© (1.7 miles)
  • The Hub Grill & CafĂ© (1.8 miles)
  • Lockwood Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Cafe Beaudelaire (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Stomping Grounds (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hearing Services of Iowa (1.9 miles)
  • Mary Greeley Medical Center (2.3 miles)
  • DaVita Ames Mary Greeley Dialysis (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Movies 12 (3.4 miles)

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