Assisted Living at Northcrest Community

Northcrest Community is an assisted living community in Ames, Iowa, operated as a locally owned nonprofit with 60 years of experience serving older adults. The community offers independent living, assisted living, health center care, and specialized memory care on a single campus, allowing residents to remain in place as care needs change while staying near family and friends.

Residents at Northcrest enjoy high-quality accommodations and amenities within an active community. The community backs its services with a Life Care Promise, guaranteeing residents a home and care for the rest of their lives, with security through every stage of life. More than 15 floorplan options are available in various sizes to meet different needs.

Active engagement is central to life at Northcrest. Regular group outings and events, including weekly fitness classes, book clubs, and theater trips, keep the community connected and help residents form deep friendships across the diverse resident population.

The campus design allows residents to access all levels of care—independent living, assisted living, health center, and memory care—without leaving the community. Staff and leadership have earned Best of Story County Community's Choice Awards recognition for 12 consecutive years.