Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA delivers assisted-living services that center on day-to-day support and medical oversight. Care staff assist with activities such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and mobility while coordinating closely with physicians to keep treatment plans up to date. Diabetes care is available through regular blood-glucose monitoring and diet management, and the on-site mental wellness program offers structured support for emotional health. The community also accepts respite or short-term stays, allowing caregivers temporary relief while assuring residents access to clinical personnel and regular doctor visits.
The property operates as a secured community with monitored entry points and around-the-clock staffing. This design reduces the risk of wandering and ensures that help is always close at hand in an emergency. Team members handle scheduling of physician appointments, maintain individualized care plans, and adjust services as residents’ needs change, providing an added layer of stability and safety.
Apartments vary in layout and may feature kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers, air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and phone hookups. Some residences are near common areas that include a central fireplace, piano, or organ, while uncovered resident parking is available for those who drive. The campus is pet-friendly and offers outdoor spaces, a library and computer lounge, raised garden beds, and high-speed internet. Not every accommodation has every listed feature, so prospective residents should confirm specific amenities during a visit.
Dining is handled by a professional chef who prepares three daily meals plus snacks in a restaurant-style setting, with both formal and private dining rooms available. Menus accommodate gluten-free, low-sodium, no-sugar, vegan, and other doctor-ordered diets, supporting residents who manage conditions such as diabetes. All-day dining provides flexibility, and guest meals allow family members to join residents for special occasions or routine visits.
Residents can walk indoor and outdoor paths, spend time in raised garden beds, or swim in the community pool. The activity center hosts yoga and chair yoga, fitness classes, karaoke, live music, dances, happy hours, birthday parties, and organized clubs. Reminiscence and sensory-based programs, along with intergenerational events and regular social outings, keep residents mentally and socially engaged while confirming that time spent outdoors is encouraged and fully supported by staff.
