Edencrest At The Legacy

Pros

• Everything was pretty much included, like the laundry.
• They had a nice place to eat that's restaurant style and they'd come out to take your order.
• The room that I saw was a decent size, they have private rooms.
• Everything seemed nice and kept up there.
• The facility itself was beautiful.
• The food looked great.
• The rooms were very beautiful.
• The dining area was beautiful and looked like a restaurant.
• Their food looked wonderful and smelled good.
• The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
• They did a very good job of following guidelines such as checking temperatures and masks
• The person who showed us around was great though and she's been there forever.
• Cleanliness was fine, everything was clean, there's nothing dirty about it.
• The staff has been amazing to me my mother and all of our family we are very pleased so far with this facility for it to be brand new they're doing a great job.

Cons

• The facility seemed empty and there were no activities or residents socializing.
• The room was beautiful but the level of care needed was not provided.
• The community felt too small and lacked grounds for residents to walk around on.
• The atmosphere at Edencrest at Siena Hills was depressing and had more of a nursing home feel.
• There were very few people seen in the halls and no group interactions observed.
• The facility appeared outdated with darker colors, making it less cheery.
• There were initial concerns about placing a loved one with dementia in this facility, but the staff has been impressive so far.

Review

Edencrest at The Legacy was praised in one review for its inclusive amenities, such as laundry services and a restaurant-style dining experience. The reviewer mentioned that they had the option to order something different if they didn't like the special of the day. The facility offered exercise classes and organized trips for residents, demonstrating a commitment to engaging activities. The rooms were described as decently sized and private, and there was also a salon on-site. Overall, the reviewer found everything at Edencrest at The Legacy to be well-maintained and enjoyable.

However, another review expressed concerns about the level of care provided at Edencrest at The Legacy. Despite the beautiful facility and enticing meals, it seemed that the reviewer's loved one couldn't afford the community, and even if they could, they wouldn't have received the necessary care. Upon closer inspection of the closer care area, it appeared empty without any noticeable activity happening. While the dining area impressed with its restaurant-like ambiance and delicious-looking food during mealtime visits, no other activities were observed.

A different tour of Edencrest at The Legacy raised some limitations with regards to size and outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. This particular location felt too small and lacked grounds or trails for walking or socializing outside. Additionally, during the visit, there weren't many residents seen interacting or mingling together. Although the facilities themselves were beautiful and apartments comfortable, this reviewer didn't feel it would be a good fit based on their experiences. However, they commended the staff for their friendliness and adherence to safety guidelines.

Another branch of Edencrest called Siena Hills assisted living was reviewed less favorably in terms of atmosphere. It gave off more of a nursing home vibe rather than an assisted living or community living environment. Although acknowledging that not all Edencrest locations may be similar in ambiance, this specific one didn't seem suitable for this reviewer's parents due to its slower pace and lack of social interaction. Cleanliness was not an issue, but the outdated decor and dark colors contributed to a less cheery atmosphere.

On a positive note, one review mentioned that despite initial concerns about placing their mother with dementia in a facility like Edencrest, the staff had been amazing to them, their mother, and the entire family. They expressed overall satisfaction with the brand-new facility and complimented its ability to provide excellent care.

In summary, these reviews offer a mixed perspective on different locations within the Edencrest assisted living community. Amenities such as laundry services, restaurant-style dining, exercise classes, and organized trips were commended. However, concerns were raised regarding affordability and suitability for specific levels of care needed. While some locations lacked outdoor spaces and exhibited minimal resident interaction, staff friendliness and dedication were consistently praised throughout the reviews. The cleanliness was typically satisfactory but accompanied by outdated decor in one location. Overall, it is clear that different individuals had varying experiences during their tours at Edencrest facilities.

Pharmacies

• Medicap (0.2 miles)
• MercyOne Des Moines Behavioral Health (3.3 miles)
• Walgreens (3.6 miles)
• Walgreens (5.8 miles)
• Osco Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
• Walgreens (5.9 miles)
• Walgreens (6.3 miles)

Physicians

• Michael Agey, DO (0.2 miles)
• Norwalk Family Physicians (0.5 miles)
• Jones Family Dental (1 miles)
• Oral Surgeons PC (2.1 miles)
• Mercy Clinics (3.3 miles)
• Deanna Boesen, MD (3.3 miles)
• South Glenn Walk In Clinic (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

• Pyra (1.4 miles)
• Johnny's Italian Steakhouse (2.4 miles)
• Burger King (3.6 miles)
• Subway (3.7 miles)
• Old West Mexican (3.8 miles)
• Francies (3.8 miles)
• McDonald's (3.8 miles)

Transportation

• TSA Checkpoint (2.9 miles)
• Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (2.9 miles)
• Concourse C (3 miles)

Cafes

• Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
• Starbucks (3.7 miles)
• St Kilda Collective (5.6 miles)
• Caribou Coffee (6.3 miles)
• Starbucks (6.4 miles)
• Starbucks (6.7 miles)
• Starbucks (7 miles)

Parks

• Water Works Park (3.8 miles)
• Sayers Park (4.2 miles)
• Gray's Lake Park (5.2 miles)
• Stone Park (6.1 miles)
• Kawanis Park (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

• Blank Children's Hospital NICU (6.8 miles)
• Methodist Outpatient Surgery (6.8 miles)
• Methodist Hospital North 6 (6.8 miles)
• UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (6.9 miles)
• North 3 - IMMC (6.9 miles)
• Spay Clinics (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

• Covenant Presbyterian Church (7 miles)