Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown delivers licensed nursing-home care with on-site clinical oversight. A skilled nursing team is available around the clock to monitor vital signs, manage medications, and coordinate physician visits. Residents who need short-term relief stays can be admitted for respite care, and a dedicated physical therapy department provides individualized treatment plans aimed at recovery or maintenance of mobility. Because the campus supports multiple levels of care, residents can transition from lighter assistance to higher medical supervision without leaving the facility, ensuring continuity in treatment and record-keeping.
Beyond direct medical services, the staff assists with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, and provides regular safety checks. Care conferences bring together nurses, therapists, social workers, and family members to adjust goals and interventions as conditions change. The community maintains electronic health records for accuracy, and an emergency call system connects each resident with staff at any hour. Transportation to off-site specialty appointments and coordination of pharmacy deliveries round out the supportive services.
Residences vary from private to semi-private layouts, and not every unit contains every feature. Some apartments include in-unit washers and dryers, cable TV hookups, and campus-wide Wi-Fi, while selected areas offer fireplaces for communal relaxation. Outdoor patios, walking paths, and a tended garden give residents the option to spend time outside, and parking is available for those who keep a vehicle. Regular housekeeping is provided so residents can focus on recovery and activity rather than chores.
Meals are prepared on site and served three times daily, with dietitian oversight to accommodate therapeutic diets and personal preferences. Between meals, healthy snacks are stocked in common areas to help residents manage blood sugar or meet caloric goals. The dining team coordinates closely with nursing staff to adjust textures, fortify entrées, or set up adaptive utensils when needed.
Residents can stay socially active through a dedicated activity center that hosts bingo games, arts and crafts sessions, and rotating clubs and communities. The wellness department organizes health and wellness programs—ranging from chair exercise classes to educational seminars—to support both physical and cognitive engagement.
