tammy bock
Jun 2026
The nicest, cleanest, friendly place I’ve been to.. Staff is outstanding in all your needs 💯/100 We’ll done Gardens 👏 I’m impressed 🤩
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Pet policy
- Cats specifically allowed to live with residents
- Memory care setup
- Secure environment for residents with memory conditions
- Short-term stays
- Respite care options available for residents
What Families Think
Reviewers describe The Gardens as a clean, welcoming assisted living community with attentive, caring staff and a variety of activities and meal options. One detailed review raised concerns about unprofessional behavior among a couple of staff members, though it also praised the facility's management leadership.
The Good
- Clean, well-kept facility
- Friendly, patient and helpful staff
- Wide variety of meal choices
- Many activities to keep residents active
- Praised, responsive management team
The Bad
- One report of unprofessional, gossiping staff behavior
- No published pricing information available
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About The Gardens Assisted Living
The Gardens Assisted Living in Cherokee, Iowa offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a private apartment-style setting. The community provides residents with meals, housekeeping, socializing opportunities, and staff available for emergencies and support as needed.
Independent living residents enjoy meals, social activities, and housekeeping services. Assisted living is available for those requiring additional support, while enhanced living services cater to residents with memory-related conditions, providing a secure environment designed to keep residents active and engaged.
The community features a variety of activities and programs including quilting, family-style meals, and recreational activities. Residents have access to respite care options, and the facility maintains security systems throughout the property. The Gardens also accommodates pets, allowing residents to keep their cats with them.
The apartment-style living arrangement allows residents to maintain independence while benefiting from on-site services and community. Staff members are trained to provide care and assistance tailored to each resident's needs, with a focus on creating a safe and comfortable living environment for all residents.
Types of Care
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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4.1overall · 9 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (9)
Sheila Rohlk
Mar 2026
Great assisted living facility. Many activities for the residents to participate in and stay as active as they want. Wide variety of meal choices.
Lurae Martin
Feb 2026
Exceptional care, administrative talent & joyful, kind hearted employees. The residents are appreciative & happy. They all go above and beyond expectations.
Misty April Bushlow
Jan 2026
This is a WONDERFUL place! My grandmother was here and she liked it very much! The staff is all kind, patient and very helpful. The rooms are cute and cozy and you’re allowed to decorate how you would like. They plan so many wonderful activities for the residents - and their menus are AWESOME! They have a special of the day but always have a static menu to choose from - so even picky eaters have something. 😁 I live out of state and had to do a lot of business over the phone. Tasha, Rene & Laura are FANTASTIC!! They made things so easy and are truly gems. If you are looking for an Assisted Living that is super comfortable, safe, has wonderful people around you - this is the place for you or your loved one!
Anonymous
Sep 2025
Extremely Unprofessional Staff – Dee & Izzy My experience with The Gardens in Cherokee, Iowa, has been negatively impacted by two staff members in particular – Dee and Izzy. Both exhibit extremely negative attitudes and regularly engage in unprofessional behavior, including gossiping about coworkers, residents, and even management. Rather than contributing positively to the environment, they seem more focused on stirring up drama and running to department heads with petty complaints. Their behavior creates a toxic atmosphere that is not suitable for an assisted living facility where professionalism, compassion, and teamwork should be top priorities. That said, the only reason I still have some faith in this place is because of Renee Fluent. She is, without question, the best manager and nurse I’ve ever encountered. Renee is the backbone of this facility. She’s professional, compassionate, dependable, and truly dedicated to her staff and the residents. If you come to the Gardens, any communication or contact with Renee Fluent will be a great one. She’s the reason things continue to run as well as they do. Both Tasha and Renee have been a good team when it comes to choosing where to place your loved one. The Gardens could be a truly exceptional facility, but serious action needs to be taken to address staff who are creating such a disruptive and negative environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Gardens Assisted Living offer?
The Gardens Assisted Living offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Where is The Gardens Assisted Living located?
The Gardens Assisted Living is located at 1610 IA-3 in Cherokee, Iowa.
What do families say about The Gardens Assisted Living?
Reviewers describe The Gardens as a clean, welcoming assisted living community with attentive, caring staff and a variety of activities and meal options. One detailed review raised concerns about unprofessional behavior among a couple of staff members, though it also praised the facility's management leadership.
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