1 / 6Reviewers of Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness, especially in memory care, and many describe smooth transitions for loved ones with dementia. A small number of reviews mention minor issues like room size and one instance of a rude interaction at the door, but the overwhelming majority are highly positive.
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Rock Creek Senior Living is a senior living community in Ankeny, Iowa offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 51 reviews.
Rock Creek Senior Living is an assisted living and independent living community located in Ankeny, Iowa. The facility includes a dedicated memory care unit designed for residents with dementia, and operates across multiple care levels to support aging in place.
Families consistently praise the staff's compassionate approach and genuine care. Multiple reviewers highlighted staff members going above and beyond for residents with dementia who resist care, and several noted that individual team members, including the memory care director, build meaningful relationships and send regular updates. One family wrote, "they treat my mother like family." The dining program earns specific mention, with residents enjoying meals and special food-centered celebrations. Activities are frequent and varied: live music, bus trips, arts and crafts, exercise classes, and social events keep residents mentally and physically engaged.
The physical environment receives consistent positive feedback. The memory care unit features a bright, navigable layout with a garden courtyard. While some mention the interior has an institutional character, families describe the overall setting as comfortable and homey. Cleanliness and dignity in care interactions are standards families observe regularly.
Rock Creek Senior Living holds a 4.8 out of 5 Google rating based on 51 reviews, with families reporting that transitions, even reluctant ones, become positive once residents acclimate, and that peace of mind comes from knowing their loved ones are well cared for.
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Vickie Boelman
Aug 2025
My parent' health has improved since she moved to Rock Creek. Staff are very kind to my parents and me. My father died in December at Rock Creek while in hospice care. Rock Creek staff went above and beyond expectations in caring for him. Staff are really amazing at Rock Creek
Robert Coeur
Aug 2025
Crystal has been so good for me When she sees room for improvement she tells me and helps me to change I appreciate her honesty
Mary Button
Aug 2025
My mother has lived at Rock Creek Senior Living for just short of two years, during that time moving from Independent to Assisted and now to their Memory Care. Rock Creek definitely deserves the Best of Ankeny award it received for best senior living. The Memory Care unit was built for those suffering with memory loss and is cheerful and easy to navigate with a beautiful big garden in the middle so they can get outside, too. Hannah, the Memory Care director, is incredible with these residents. I so appreciate that she spends her time making their lives worth living, engaging with them not only with fun special activities, but also sitting with them watching TV and explaining what’s happening so they can enjoy the movie more, or taking two or three of them at a time to help her do things. I visited other Memory Care facilities much closer to where I live, but none came close to Rock Creek Memory Care.
Kurt Turner
Jul 2025
We are so happy with the care that my mother is receiving at Rock Creek since she moved in at the end of March! The team members are compassionate and caring. Recently we learned that a couple of the team members specifically (Karrisa and Kanisha) went above and beyond in caring for my mother who has dementia and frequently is non-compliant with and resists cares. On a day not normally scheduled for specific cares, my mother decided she suddenly wanted and requested assistance. Karissa, cheerfully dropped everything and rearranged her day to immediately assist. Additionally, Kanisha has been very creative in how to approach my mother to make her feel more comfortable and open to cares. My mother, originally from Germany, still has a thick German accent which Kanisha picked up on. Kanisha spent some time to do some research and learn some words in German. She then approached my mother with her newly-learned words which I am sure was heartwarming to my mother. My mother was initially very resistant to moving into an assisted living setting, but now continuously tells us how much she likes Rock Creek and how friendly everyone is to her. My family has been very touched by the patience and kindness shown to my mother by the entire team as she has adjusted to her new home at Rock Creek.
Becky Taylor
Jul 2025
Mom has been at Rock Creek for a month now, and we are so happy she moved there, and so is she. The staff has been wonderful, encouraging, and they are always so helpful. She has made new friends, loves the food, and everything she has experienced here so far.<br>Thank you so much for making this transition such an easy one.
Rock Creek Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.
Rock Creek Senior Living has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Ankeny that publish rates start around $3,800 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Rock Creek Senior Living is located at 3602 NW 5th St in Ankeny, Iowa.
Reviewers of Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness, especially in memory care, and many describe smooth transitions for loved ones with dementia. A small number of reviews mention minor issues like room size and one instance of a rude interaction at the door, but the overwhelming majority are highly positive.
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