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The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

1203 North E St

3.9(23 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$1,800/mo
Total units
188
Year opened
1971
Nearby college partnership
Free class audits and courts at Simpson College
Financial safety net
Won't be asked to leave if funds deplete
Organization type
Not-for-profit, Christian-founded operator

What Families Think

Reviews for The Village are mixed, with residents' families praising the community's compassionate memory care and its close ties to nearby Simpson College, while several other reviewers report serious concerns about staffing levels, communication, and management practices. Food quality is a recurring complaint, and multiple reviewers describe difficulty getting calls returned or clear information about policies.

The Good

  • Close partnership with Simpson College for classes and recreation
  • Full continuum of care from independent living to rehab
  • Good Shepherd Fund protects residents who run out of funds
  • Compassionate memory care praised by one family
  • Beautiful, well-run grounds noted by a longtime visitor

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of unreturned phone calls and poor communication
  • One report of insufficient physical therapy staffing for a bariatric resident
  • Several reviewers cite unappetizing or poor-quality food
  • One account of unclear admission decisions tied to Medicaid pending status
  • One report of the facility not sharing policies with family members

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About The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living, is located on walkable, landscaped acres in a quiet neighborhood in Indianola, just south of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The community has a long history in the area, with many residents and team members having deep, multi-generational ties to The Village.

A defining feature of the community is its close relationship with nearby Simpson College, located just a two-block walk away. Residents can audit classes at no charge, attend musical performances by vocal and instrumental artists, and use the college's tennis and pickleball courts. Several retired Simpson professors and their spouses also call The Village home.

The Village offers a full continuum of care, including independent living apartments and townhomes, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation, giving residents and their families priority access to higher levels of care as needs change. Independent living apartments range from about 400 to over 1,500 square feet, while townhomes range from 1,000 to over 4,000 square feet. Assisted living apartments range from 455 to over 670 square feet.

Programming at The Village is built around holistic health, with offerings designed to engage mind, body, and spirit and a schedule of events that residents can be as involved in as they like. On-site amenities include walking paths, flower gardens, and a gazebo overlooking a pond and fountains, as well as the Fireside Restaurant and the E Street Cafe, with menus developed by a chef working in consultation with a dietician.

The Village is operated by WesleyLife, a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian compassion. Through the Good Shepherd Fund, the community makes a commitment that residents who deplete their financial resources through no fault of their own will not be asked to leave or experience a reduction in their level of care.

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Reviews

3.9overall · 23 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (23)

Helen Kollasch

May 2026

via Google

Cannot give five stars because of the crowded room the noise at night and the poor food

J N

Feb 2026

via Google

Our initial interaction with The Village was positive - during a very stressful time of a loved one with a terminal diagnosis. We were told to our faces, following a tour, that they would accept our family member, who had a Medicaid pending status and we had been very transparent about this. They assured us they would be getting her admitted within a few days and had already reviewed the medical records. A couple of days after the in-person meeting, a director from The Village reached out to say that an erroneous communication had been made to the hospital that they would not accept our family member, but The Village said that was an error, would look into it and follow up with us. That was the last we heard from The Village. We found out shortly after that The Village felt that our family member would pass away before they could be approved for Medicaid and get reimbursement - which is a fair enough reason - however, they should have NEVER assured us that they would be accepting our family member and raised our hopes of good care for final stages of life. Based on this - be careful and cautious with your communications with The Village.

Kristal Knouf

Dec 2025

via Google

We took a chance on bring my mother out to Indianola to be near me for Rehabilitation because the hospital said they were a Baratric capable facility. Boy were they mistake! My mother was cleared to walk the day she left the hospital. But The Village did not have enough Physical Therapists to assist my mother who at 450lbs to stand. It takes a minimum of 3 Therapists to be present at all times during the session. The one gentle man was not capable of doing it on his own so he Several times did teams of staff try to move here using cloth chucks. No fault of their own they would injurt their self than remove themselves off of my mother's service. Leaving her with less people to care for her. They were not able to produce a slide mat until the last day and they provided one that the ER's use for single patient use. When we asked the Director of Nursing what being a Baratric facility mean she said we have a bed and a hoyer! They left my mom alone, to get sick horribly with a UTI. Which now Over a month later I have found out they diagnosed her with Dementia with out any proper consultation from a neurologist but like a Nurse who just did a check list and made a recommendation to a doctor. I DONT THINK SO! THAN TO NOT TO MENTION IT TO THE POA! Way to pass the puck. The food was inedible. My mom lost 50lbs simply because she refused to eat grey meat. I dont blame her. The grilled cheese was rubber. Patients in the basement are treated like second rate citizens while those upstairs are treated like royalty. I wonder who has the money and who has medicare? Upstairs was having HyVee catered in at that time. If you care about your parent or loved one stay away. Yes this place looks nice upstairs, God staff is very nice. But the management is totally corrupt and are not in it to take care of your loved ones. Ask any of the staff there. They are more than happy to sing their management's disgrace to anyone who is willing to listen. When management won't even treat their own employees right it is a long shot they will treat the residents any better. Just avoid it all together until management is replaced.

Melinda Snell

Oct 2025

via Google

Our mother who has dementia was finally diagnosed and we were fortunate enough to get her into The Willows at The Village. They have helped her adjust and shown her such compassion and care.

Joni Farwell

Sep 2023

via Google

Your place is awesome! I know our mom would feel welcomed and taken care of! Amber did an excellent job of explaining everything during our tour. Thank you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living cost?

Published pricing at The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living starts around $1,800 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection — contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living located?

The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living is located at 1203 North E St in Indianola, Iowa.

What do families say about The Village, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living?

Reviews for The Village are mixed, with residents' families praising the community's compassionate memory care and its close ties to nearby Simpson College, while several other reviewers report serious concerns about staffing levels, communication, and management practices. Food quality is a recurring complaint, and multiple reviewers describe difficulty getting calls returned or clear information about policies.

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