On With Life

715 SW Ankeny Road

4.8(154 ratings)· Ankeny average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating: 5 of 5
Ownership: Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds: 28
Specialty focus: Neuro rehab for brain injury and stroke
Care settings offered: Both inpatient and outpatient therapy programs
Outpatient facility: Newly built, separate outpatient building

What Families Think

On With Life is a neuro-rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Ankeny, Iowa, specializing in recovery from brain injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions. Reviewers, including patients and family members, consistently praise the therapists and staff for compassionate, effective care, though a handful of reviews describe serious communication breakdowns with administrative staff.

The Good

Therapists described as knowledgeable, creative, and top-notch
Staff treat patients like family
Strong outcomes reported for stroke and brain injury recovery
Clean facility and pleasant outdoor gardens
Both inpatient and outpatient rehab options praised
Food quality noted as above average

The Bad

Several reports of unreturned phone calls and poor communication
One report of a stolen personal item from a patient room
One account of being given wrong directions and wasted time

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About On With Life

On With Life is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Ankeny, Iowa.

Families rate On With Life 4.8 out of 5 based on 154 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.8overall · 154 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (154)

Ken Homan

Jul 2026

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Great place to recover from TBI's

Sharon Ott

Jun 2026

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I’m currently working with their trainers in the out patient area. Every one I work with is very good and very knowledgeable, supportive. They are the best!

Kimberly Cheklal

Apr 2026

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They have been wonderful and helped my son recover from a concussion Can't recommend them enough!

Milena Ralston

Mar 2026

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I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this facility. Communication has been very poor. I left multiple messages for Jessica and even went in person to speak with her, but she did not come out of her office to speak with me. Instead, the front desk relayed that she would review my application and call me the next day — which never happened. As a potential caregiver , I expect basic professionalism, clear communication, and follow-through. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Not returning calls or following up after promising to do so feels very unprofessional and discouraging. I hope this feedback helps improve communication and responsiveness in the future.