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On With Life

715 Sw Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50023

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,781

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,772
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • On With Life Description

    On With Life is a community that offers nursing care and is about 2.2 miles outside Ankeny, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    9.3
    On With Life
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 9 communities in Ankeny
  • Ranking in State: 107 out of 578 communities in IA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Some reviewers experienced communication issues, unable to get responses through phone calls or emails.
    • Many reviewers praise the facility for its exceptional care, describing the staff as family-like, caring, and creative in their rehabilitation activities, including indoor and outdoor fishing.
    • The initial evaluation process has left a positive impression on new patients, highlighting the staff's friendly and optimistic attitude.
    • Feedback on visits varies, with some describing them as fair and straightforward, while others express disappointment with poor organization and unmet promises.
    • On With Life is recognized for its specialized focus on traumatic brain injury and stroke recovery, with personalized programs to meet patient needs.
    • Reviewers consistently commend the staff's dedication, knowledge, and enjoyment in their work, contributing to a positive environment for patients.
    • Improvements in patient progress are noted, though some mention the long process of rehabilitation.
    • The facility's amenities, including a state-of-the-art outpatient facility and beautiful gardens, receive positive mentions.
    • Special moments, like a family picnic carryout for Father's Day, highlight the facility's welcoming and cheerful atmosphere.
    • Rehabilitation options and the quality of care are highly rated, with the food also receiving compliments.
    • One reviewer affectionately refers to On With Life as "Hogwarts," crediting it with their significant recovery and ability to live independently.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: None
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 20, 1991
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 28
    Total current residents: 24
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-27 2022-06-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-06-27 2022-07-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-07-15 2021-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-07-15 2021-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-07-15 2021-08-14 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2019-10-03 2019-10-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-10-03 2019-10-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-10-03 2019-10-14 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ankeny which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 56,764 (large town).
    • The average income is $93,288, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 22
      • Average Temperature: 52.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.11 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.5 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.6 miles away
    Aldi
    3.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    3390
    0.7 miles away
    3387
    0.8 miles away
    DART
    1.3 miles away
    Hawkeye Park & Ride
    2.3 miles away
    Mercy North Park & Ride
    2.6 miles away

    Banks

    Community Choice
    0.4 miles away
    Great Southern Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Community State Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Liberty Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Lincoln Savings Bank
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    VA Medical Center
    5.5 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    5.8 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    6.4 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    6.8 miles away
    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    7.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
    5.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    1.5 miles away
    Ankeny Dental Center
    2.1 miles away
    Langwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
    2.4 miles away
    Hintz Family Dentistry
    2.6 miles away
    Jagnandan & Lensch‎
    2.6 miles away

    Parks

    Twin Gates Greenbelt
    0.1 miles away
    Somersby Park
    0.1 miles away
    Springwood Central Park
    0.6 miles away
    Wildflower Park
    0.6 miles away
    Springwood South Park
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Haymarket Mall
    6.4 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    6.6 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    10.0 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    12.0 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    13.4 miles away

    Culture

    Ankeny Art Center
    1.9 miles away
    Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
    5.3 miles away
    Viking Theater
    5.4 miles away
    American Puppet Theater
    6.4 miles away
    Palace Theater
    6.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Thunderhead Sports Bar & Grill
    0.6 miles away
    China Moon
    0.6 miles away
    Hy-Vee Market Grill
    0.9 miles away
    Whiskey River
    1.0 miles away
    Main Street Cafe
    1.0 miles away

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