Iowa Veterans Home is an assisted living community in Marshalltown, IA.
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1301 Summit, Marshalltown, IA 50158
To contact a resident: (641) 752-1501
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Several families specifically call out Alzheimer’s or memory care support.
Residents with memory-related needs come up in the reviews, with families describing staff who take that care seriously. One reviewer mentions choosing this community especially for memory care, and another highlights care for a dad with Alzheimer’s.
Residents and families repeatedly describe the community as exceptionally clean.
Cleaning and overall upkeep are among the most consistent themes, with reviewers pointing to clean rooms and a facility that looks well maintained. Several also describe comfort details that go beyond basics, like help with daily personal care and a lack of unpleasant “nursing home” odors. A few reviews do raise concerns about how items and care are handled, but cleanliness still comes through as a frequent positive point.
Many reviews describe nurses and staff as helpful, patient, and caring.
Across multiple reviews, families describe staff as friendly, helpful, and patient, and they credit the team with keeping residents comfortable. Some reviewers also mention improvements over time and say their loved ones are being cared for consistently. A few accounts temper this praise by saying some staff were not as good or that finding help could be difficult, so experiences are not described as uniform.
Residents and families note that dining goes beyond cafeteria-style meals.
Food quality is discussed in several reviews, with one reviewer saying they heard no complaints and others describing the food positively or as mixed. At least one family member also points to having multiple dining areas, including a smaller “restaurant” where residents can order what they want. The community’s approach to meals aligns with those descriptions.
Reviews commonly mention outings and structured activities.
Families describe plenty to do, including outings and resident day-to-day activity options, with several calling out regular programming rather than a quiet routine. Reviews also include examples like movie nights and dances, and one notes multiple kinds of activities along with visiting pets. One reviewer also shares a more personal interaction detail about bringing a dog for visits, reinforcing that activities and time together are part of the experience.
Some reviewers raise serious concerns about staffing, oversight, and treatment.
Not all feedback is positive: multiple reviews describe problems such as understaffing, issues with accountability, and experiences that felt harmful or unsafe. A few reviewers also mention medical attention not being taken care of promptly and concerns about belongings going missing, which led to repeated follow-ups. These caveats stand alongside many positive accounts, but they are substantial enough that families are urged to pay close attention and stay involved.
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702 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Meals provided Special dietary restrictions Activities on-site Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Devotional activities offsite Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesIowa Veterans Home is located at 1301 Summit, Marshalltown, IA 50158 in Tama County, Iowa
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