Caring Acres Nursing & Rehab Center

Situated just north of Omaha, Allen Place is a premier senior living community in picturesque Atlantic, Iowa. The area is filled with an engaging mix of boutiques, businesses, historic buildings and outdoor adventure. This traditional Iowa area is the perfect destination for your new home.… Read more

Atlantic Specialty Care is a vibrant and welcoming senior living community known for its exceptional care and medical services. Located in the heart of Iowa, its skilled nursing facility offers a wide range of health care services to ensure residents receive the best possible support. With 12-16 hour nursing care, a 24-hour call system, and supervision, residents can rest assured knowing that their health needs are prioritized. The dedicated staff provides assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, fostering an environment where residents feel cared for and valued. The community is nestled in a thriving neighborhood that offers a variety of conveniences and amenities. Less than a mile away, residents can access Allen House, a well-regarded hospital providing excellent medical care. Rex Pharmacy, also within close proximity, ensures that residents have easy access to their prescriptions and health-related needs. For spiritual nourishment, Our Father's House Ministries is just a short walk away, offering a welcoming place for worship and reflection. Atlantic Specialty Care is more than just a place for medical care; it is a community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. The facility boasts an array of amenities, including an arts room, library, game room, and fitness center, encouraging residents to engage in stimulating activities. With walking paths, a garden, and outdoor common spaces, residents can also savor the beauty of nature. The community's scheduled daily activities, movie nights, and music programs provide endless opportunities for socialization and entertainment, making it a lively and engaging place to live. The surrounding area enhances the community experience, with nearby cafes and restaurants like Burger King offering convenient dining options. The neighborhood is characterized by its welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of community, contributing to the high quality of life enjoyed by the residents of Atlantic Specialty Care. With its comprehensive care services and a vibrant community setting, Atlantic Specialty Care stands out as a premier choice for senior living in the region.… Read more

Good Samaritan Society - Fontanelle stands as a beacon of dedicated care and medical support in the heart of Iowa. This medium-sized community is renowned for its comprehensive health care services, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of assistance and supervision. With a 24-hour call system and supervision, residents are assured of immediate help and support at any time of day or night. The facility also offers specialized assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and other activities of daily living, catering to both ambulatory and non-ambulatory needs. Situated in a welcoming neighborhood, Good Samaritan Society - Fontanelle benefits from close proximity to essential services and community amenities. Adair County Memorial Hospital is conveniently located just six miles away, providing peace of mind for residents and their families. Additionally, the Adair County Medical Clinic is a brief 0.3-mile distance, making routine check-ups and physician consultations easily accessible. For pharmaceutical needs, Good Neighbor Pharmacy is less than a mile away, ensuring that prescriptions and health supplies are never far from reach. The community itself is rich with amenities that promote an active and engaging lifestyle. Residents can enjoy leisurely strolls along walking paths, partake in arts and crafts in the dedicated arts room, or indulge in some personal pampering at the on-site barber and salon. Social gatherings and entertainment are regularly organized, including movie nights and resident-run activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging among residents. Surrounding Good Samaritan Society - Fontanelle is a neighborhood characterized by its welcoming and tight-knit community. With a predominantly white population, the area is marked by a median income of $56,009 and a life expectancy of 78 years. Nearby, residents can find solace and spiritual engagement at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, a mere 0.2-mile distance from the community. For dining options, the Olive Branch restaurant is a short five-mile journey, offering a delightful culinary escape. In essence, Good Samaritan Society - Fontanelle provides a nurturing environment where health care excellence meets vibrant community living, ensuring that residents feel supported, engaged, and at home.… Read more

History In 1946, the South Iowa Methodist Church Conference had a vision of providing a retirement home for aging ministers. Using the gift of the Chamberlain Estate in Des Moines, the Conference established Wesley Acres Inc. as a faith-inspired, nonprofit ministry to serve older adults. Located in the heart of the city, the Chamberlain Estate included beautiful wooded acreage and contained the grand Chamberlain mansion, which was designed by noted architect William George Rantoul. The first residents inhabited the Chamberlain house, and donated their time and talents to support the operation of the household. From Wesley Acres' original five residents, WesleyLife has grown to serve more than 8,000 older adults in seven Communities for Healthy Living and through an array of home-based services and three adult day centers in 15 Iowa counties. 1960s Halcyon House, located in Washington, Iowa, was added to the family in 1960. It included a nursing wing and 20 independent apartments. Construction was financed by the first FHA loan made in Iowa. Heritage House, situated in the heart of Atlantic, Iowa, was built and welcomed its first residents in 1962. Wesley Acres Inc. was renamed the South Iowa Methodist Homes Inc. in 1963. 1980s In 1987, a corporate reorganization changed South Iowa Methodist Homes Inc. to Wesley Retirement Services. Wesley-Methodist Adult Day Care was established on the Wesley Acres campus as a joint venture of Wesley and Iowa Methodist Medical Center in 1988. 1990s The Village in Indianola was built in 1991, and Park Centre in Newton opened a year later, with Willowbrook Adult Day relocating to the Park Centre campus. 2000s In 2001, Wesley Retirement Services corporate offices moved from the Chamberlain Mansion its present offices in Johnston, Iowa. In 2004, recognizing the need to assist older adults in their home, Wesley at Home, a certified-Medicare in-home health care agency, was launched in Des Moines, Iowa, to serve Polk, Warren and Dallas counties. Two years later in 2006, Wesley at Home opened in Ames to serve Story, Hamilton and Boone counties. That summer, Wesley merged with Generations Inc., a 60-year old senior services organization, expanding Wesley's mission by bringing Meals on Wheels and a variety of personal care services to lower-income older adults. The new home and community-based services division is called Wesley Community Services. Wesley extended its mission by offering hospice in the Greater Des Moines, Indianola and Ames areas in 2007. In 2008, Wesley at Home expands to serve older persons in southwest Iowa in the counties of Cass, Guthrie and Audubon counties in West Central Iowa. A local private-duty company, Kindred Connection, joined the Wesley family to support nonmedical home needs. In 2009, Wesley Retirement Services announced plans to change its name to WesleyLife—a more encompassing name reflecting a growing focus on providing support and services for people, wherever they call home. Edgewater of West Des Moines opened in doors in 2009. 2010s Pella Regional Health Center transferred ownership of Fair Haven East, Pella Manor and Jefferson Place to WesleyLife effective Jan. 1, 2010. These three communities are known as Hearthstone, a ministry of WesleyLife. In 2013, WesleyLife introduced a new transportation service, Wesley Wheels, offering “door through door” service in Greater Des Moines. In 2014, Hearthstone opened The Cottages, a community dedicated to transforming the experience of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The Cottages were recognized in 2015 as a top Award of Merit recipient in the 19th annual national Environments for Aging Design Showcase. All nine WesleyLife locations – all seven communities, the 18th Street offices and the Home Office – earned recognition as Blue Zones Designated Worksites in 2015. Today WesleyLife employs more than 1,400 full- and part-time team members whose focus is to suppor… Read more