Colonial Plaza Apartments is a senior community in Council Bluffs, IA.
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38 Dillman Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
To contact a resident: (402) 559-0363
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe staff as quick to respond to needs.
Many residents say management and maintenance follow through quickly and communicate well, including fixing leaks fast and handling submitted work orders promptly. Several also mention being greeted warmly and feeling welcomed as new tenants. A smaller group of reviews says office replies can be slow or unhelpful, and that scheduled appointments aren’t kept.
Some residents praise cleaner buildings and grounds.
Some reviews say the property feels cleaner under newer management, with tidier halls, cleaner apartments, and well-kept outdoor areas. Others report dirty hallways, trash around the property, and concerns about neighbors not picking up pet waste. Even residents who are generally positive still raise specific cleanliness frustrations.
Maintenance speed and thoroughness aren’t consistent.
Several residents describe repairs being handled the same day or within hours, including responses after water issues and other maintenance requests. But other reviews report serious problems taking weeks or longer to address, including repeated flooding, mold concerns, and bed bug reports. There are also complaints about maintenance entering units in ways residents found disruptive or unsafe.
Parking rules and towing practices frustrate residents.
Multiple reviews criticize towing, especially when permits aren’t displayed or visitor parking is unclear. Some residents say cars were towed quickly after short stops or while they believed they were using the correct area. Others describe confusing visitor parking labeling and poor enforcement communication, even for residents with accessibility concerns.
Rent is sometimes described as affordable, but increases happen.
A few residents call the rent reasonable or compare it favorably to a previous place. Others say rent went up after renewing a lease, and there are complaints that rule changes and rent adjustments don’t feel fair. Overall feedback suggests cost is a point where experiences diverge.
The pool doesn’t seem reliably available.
One review says the community has a pool, while another says the pool is closed too often. Because the feedback conflicts, residents may have different experiences with how frequently it’s open.
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Active Adult Communities (55+)
Eppley Airfield (4 miles away)Colonial Plaza Apartments is located at 38 Dillman Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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