Village Place Independent Living at Friendship Village

Village Place Independent Living at Friendship Village is an independent living community in Waterloo, Iowa, part of a continuum-of-care retirement community that also offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitative care, and skilled care services.

Friendship Village emphasizes community and connection, describing residents as family who quickly bond with neighbors, staff members, and other residents within the community. The community maintains an active social calendar with organized tournaments, overnight and day trips, hobby spaces, and trained wellness coordinators that focus on physical, spiritual, social, and mental health.

The community is rooted in Christian heritage and values of acceptance, care, charity, grace, and love. Friendship Village is the only retirement community in the Cedar Valley offering Lifecare, which provides financial protection against unexpected long-term care needs and helps residents avoid depleting lifetime assets or becoming dependent on family or government support.

The campus serves residents from across the Cedar Valley region, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Dunkerton, Independence, Evansdale, LaPorte City, Vinton, Hudson, Janesville, Grundy Center, and surrounding areas. The community individualizes services to meet each resident's specific needs, including accommodating short-term stays for those requiring temporary care.