Holland Farms Senior Living in Norwalk, IA

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  • Interior

    A modern bedroom with a neatly made bed, nightstands, and a large window with curtains.

  • Outdoors

    A scenic view of a pond surrounded by pathways and trees, reflecting the tranquil natural landscape.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with patterned bedding, flanked by two lamps on nightstands, and a window with blue curtains.

  • Living Room

    A modern living room with elegant furniture and large windows.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with stylish decor and natural light.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring sleek cabinets and a black refrigerator.

  • Open Space

    A modern apartment interior featuring an open space with a kitchen and living room.

Holland Farms Senior Living in Norwalk, IA

Holland Farms Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Norwalk, IA.

Information last verified:

2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211

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

4.3 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of Holland Farms Senior Living

differentiator 19 reviews mention this

Activities and outings are constant

Residents describe a packed schedule of activities and frequent outings.

Multiple reviews highlight that daily programming stays busy, from scheduled activities to regular outings. Families mention field trips, music and religious services, themed events, and options for down days like puzzles or movies. Reviewers also note resident-focused group activities such as art projects and baking, plus transportation-based outings like daily drives and trips out for meals.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care comes through

Many reviewers say the staff is caring, responsive, and respectful.

Across reviews, families and visitors describe staff members as welcoming, warm, and attentive to resident needs. Several also emphasize that the community’s staff works well with families and coordinates with outside health providers. Even when reviews mention problems, other reviewers still single out individual staff members for professionalism and helpful communication.

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Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is repeatedly described as a strong part of daily life.

Residents and families bring up meals as a highlight, including restaurant-style dining and an overall dining-room experience. Some reviewers also describe the menu as substantial or the chef engaging with diners. Memory care-focused reviews specifically mention meals being on schedule, and other reviews mention the ability to dine with a loved one.

common 14 reviews mention this

New, clean facility with pleasant spaces

Reviews consistently describe the building as beautiful, clean, and well-kept.

Many reviewers describe Holland Farms as a newer-looking facility with a clean, hotel-like feel. Several mention appealing outdoor areas such as courtyards, parks, and walking paths, plus comfortable indoor spaces for gathering. One review also agrees the building looks beautiful, but pairs that with concerns about ongoing repairs and temperature issues.

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Memory care programming is emphasized

Memory care residents are described as getting tailored programming and support.

Reviews involving memory care describe more than supervision, including ongoing activities and structured engagement designed for residents with dementia. Families mention residents staying active with trips, theme parties, and creative activities, and they describe meals and medications as provided on schedule. One review also describes the community working with a hospice partner near the end of life to keep care in place.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Repairs and care follow-through concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about repairs, leadership stability, and staffing follow-through.

A small set of reviews describe major breakdowns in maintenance—such as prolonged issues with repairs and climate control—and say the communication or urgency was not what they expected. Those same reviewers also mention leadership or staffing instability and lack of responsiveness to concerns. Another review adds that as families need more qualified care, residents may receive less than expected.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Des Moines International (3 miles away) Des Moines International (3 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Michael Agey, DO (0.3 miles)
  • Norwalk Family Physicians (0.4 miles)
  • Jones Family Dental (0.9 miles)
  • Oral Surgeons PC (2.1 miles)
  • Mercy Clinics (3.3 miles)
  • Deanna Boesen, MD (3.3 miles)
  • South Glenn Walk In Clinic (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Medicap (0.5 miles)
  • MercyOne Des Moines Behavioral Health (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.8 miles)
  • Osco Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pyra (1.3 miles)
  • Johnny's Italian Steakhouse (2.4 miles)
  • Burger King (3.7 miles)
  • Subway (3.8 miles)
  • Old West Mexican (3.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Francies (3.9 miles)

Transportation

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

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • St Kilda Collective (5.8 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • Water Works Park (3.8 miles)
  • Sayers Park (4.2 miles)
  • Gray's Lake Park (5.3 miles)
  • Stone Park (6.1 miles)
  • Kawanis Park (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Blank Children's Hospital NICU (6.9 miles)
  • Methodist Outpatient Surgery (6.9 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital North 6 (6.9 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (7 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (7 miles)
  • Spay Clinics (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Covenant Presbyterian Church (7.3 miles)

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