Country Meadow Place in Mason City is an assisted-living community that can step in with added medical support whenever it is needed. Residents who require short-term help after an illness or hospital stay can take advantage of the community’s respite program, and ongoing respite stays are also available to give family caregivers a break. Diabetes management is offered, including monitoring and specialized meal planning, and on-site speech therapy services help residents maintain or improve communication and swallowing abilities without leaving the building.
Daily support is backed by safety measures that include handicap-accessible features throughout the property and a secured environment designed to reduce the risk of wandering. Staff members monitor the community at all hours, assist with mobility and transfers, and help residents access emergency response systems quickly. These safeguards allow residents to maintain as much independence as possible while remaining within a controlled and protective setting.
Private and semi-private studios are available, some already furnished and others ready for personal belongings. Depending on the specific apartment selected, residents may have kitchenettes, wall-to-wall carpeting, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, central air conditioning, or wheelchair-accessible showers. Housekeeping, utilities, and maintenance are bundled in the monthly fee. Shared areas include a central fireplace for gatherings, landscaped grounds, outdoor gardens, and convenient parking. Not every accommodation contains every listed feature, so families can review exact layouts during a tour.
Dining is structured yet flexible. A professional chef prepares three meals a day, and all-day dining ensures residents can eat on their own schedule. Menu options accommodate low-sodium or no-sugar diets, and healthy snacks are available between meals. Guests may join residents for restaurant-style service, and seasonal barbecues or picnics take advantage of the outdoor spaces. The culinary team works with clinical staff to align each meal plan with individual health requirements, including those related to diabetes care.
Residents have access to on-site and off-site activities that support physical, social, and intellectual engagement. The community features an activity center, a game room, a movie and theater room, and a library and computer lounge. Fitness and stretching classes, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and raised garden beds encourage movement. Clubs, social outings, bingo, happy hours, wine tastings, and birthday parties foster social connections, while Live Well and light-therapy programs, as well as community service opportunities, round out the calendar.
