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With several years of experience serving seniors, everything at Independence Village of Waukee is designed to help you create meaningful connections with others and maximize your retirement. We offer an array of services to meet you where you’re at, and we’re here to provide you with all of the support you need and the amenities you desire.
Independence Village of Waukee provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to those that need short-term, around-the-clock care as recommended by a medical professional. Service offerings include therapy services, health care management and monitoring with physician oversight, state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, and more. Get started on your rehabilitation journey by exploring the downloadable guide below.
Download Our Skilled Nursing GuideOur community features a variety of amenities, including:
Community Activities
From exercise classes meant to keep your mind and body sharp to clubs for you to pursue your hobbies, movie nights, excursions and more, our activities are purposeful and enjoyable, and are a key part of daily life in our community.
Daily Dining Experiences
One of life’s joys is sharing a savory meal in the company of good friends. Here at Independence Village of Waukee, friends and neighbors connect every day to share meals, stories and laughs. With a variety of dining options on our ever-changing menu, you can enjoy your favorite dishes or try something new.
Browse Our Sample Menu
Made fresh daily
Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, red onion and creamy dressing
Homemade kettle chips tossed with white truffle oil
Images shown are reflective of food served at the community and are not direct representations of the sample menu items.
Italian sausage with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce, served with blistered tomatoes
Red and golden beets and shaved red onions topped with goat cheese, served on a bed of mixed greens (with choice of dressing)
Bone-in chicken breast glazed with a blueberry sauce, served with baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli
Images shown are reflective of food served at the community and are not direct representations of the sample menu items.
Served with your choice of ice cream
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, moose tracks, sugar-free vanilla and sugar-free chocolate
Images shown are reflective of food served at the community and are not direct representations of the sample menu items.
Experience the unique atmosphere of our community. Complete the form or call us at 515-303-4332 to schedule a virtual tour.
The old saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” has stood the test of time — and for good reason. Breakfast is a key part of senior nutrition, and the benefits of this first meal of the day are vast.
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The holiday season is rapidly approaching, which means for many, it’s also shopping season — gifts are being purchased for loved ones, and stores are offering Black Friday and other seasonal discounts that many take advantage of.
This year, though, with COVID-19 impacting stores’ capacity limits, protocols around social distancing and more, holiday shopping is likely to look different than it has in years’ past. Online shopping is a safe alternative to in-person shopping that has been growing in popularity.
Here are online shopping tips for seniors as well as perks of turning to online stores to help make sure your virtual shopping trip is a successful one.
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