1 / 6Quick Facts
- Care Model
- Continuing care campus spanning independent living to memory care
- Life Care Promise
- Guarantees lifetime housing and care despite health changes
- Ownership
- Locally owned nonprofit operating for 60 years
- Floor Plans
- Over 15 different floor plan options offered
What Families Think
The Good
- Life Care Promise guarantees care for life
- All levels of care available on one campus
- Locally owned nonprofit with 60 years of experience
- More than 15 floor plan options
- 12 consecutive years of local Community's Choice Awards
- Strong Google rating of 4.7 from 27 reviews
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
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About Northcrest Community
Northcrest Community in Ames, Iowa is a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, health center care, and specialized memory care on a single campus. As a locally owned nonprofit with 60 years of experience, the community provides a Life Care Promise that guarantees residents a home and access to care throughout their lives, regardless of changing health needs.
The community is designed to accommodate evolving care requirements, with all levels of care available on one campus. Residents can transition between care levels as their needs change while remaining in their community surrounded by family and friends. Northcrest offers more than 15 floor plan options in various sizes to meet individual preferences.
Life at Northcrest emphasizes an active and engaged lifestyle. Residents participate in regular group outings and events including weekly fitness classes, book clubs, and theater trips. These activities foster connections and deep friendships among the diverse resident population.
The community has earned Best of Story County Community's Choice Awards recognition for 12 consecutive years, reflecting local recognition of its services and operations.
Types of Care
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