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909 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Nancy
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Resident/client
5.0
Friendly Casual atmosphere
The Lodge is a friendly atmosphere all the units are different You design what you want nice wooded setting Does not have apartment feeling more homelike would definitely recommend the Lodge
About the facility Elite Lodge of Ashworth
The Lodge of Ashworth was the first resort retirement community to emerge in Iowa. The Lodge offers one, two and three bedroom suites with unique and interesting floor plans.
The Lodge is close to shopping, churches, and community amenities and services. The resort setting and appeal of The Lodge can be attributed to the wooded grounds, perfectly landscaped with seasonal flowers, shrubs and towering pines among huge boulders, bridges and walking paths. This peaceful and woodsy preservation of the environment can be enjoyed from your private balcony, the indoor pool and spa or the dining room atrium level.
Some of the features that make this premier facility exceptional are 24 hour security, weekly housekeeping, free cable TV, daily meals, heated garages, a lounge, beauty and barber shops, billiards, free golf, and of course the people who live here.
At The Lodge of Ashworth, you will enjoy resort living every day.
The Lodge is close to shopping, churches, and community amenities and services. The resort setting and appeal of The Lodge can be attributed to the wooded grounds, perfectly landscaped with seasonal flowers, shrubs and towering pines among huge boulders, bridges and walking paths. This peaceful and woodsy preservation of the environment can be enjoyed from your private balcony, the indoor pool and spa or the dining room atrium level.
Some of the features that make this premier facility exceptional are 24 hour security, weekly housekeeping, free cable TV, daily meals, heated garages, a lounge, beauty and barber shops, billiards, free golf, and of course the people who live here.
At The Lodge of Ashworth, you will enjoy resort living every day.
Senior living options offered
Independent Living
Pricing for Elite Lodge of Ashworth
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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Amenities at Elite Lodge of Ashworth
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
Room Amenities
- Bath Tubs
- Full kitchen
- Ground Floor Units
- Kitchenette
- Garden View
- Fireplaces
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Bar or Pub
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Common areas
- Barber Shop
- Outside Patio
- Indoor Common Areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Private Bath
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Atrium
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Central Fireplace
- TV Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Library
Recreational areas
- Swimming Pool
- Golf Course or Putting Green
- Fitness Center
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Movie or Theater Room
- Game Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Woodworking Shop
- Billiards Lounge
Services
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
Activities
- Catholic Services
- Bridge Club
- Protestant Services
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Book Club
- Dances
- Community Service Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Gardening Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- BBQs or Picnics
- Wine Tasting
- Walking Club
- Current Events Club
- Choir / Singing Club
- Happy Hour
- Activities On-site
- Community Service Organizations
- Trivia Games
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Birthday Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Wii Bowling
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Water Aerobics
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Well Programs
- Christian Services
- Day Trips and Outings
- Bible Study Group
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Overall Rating
4.2
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
3.9
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0
Activities
4.0
Value for Cost
4.1
A Place for Mom has scored Elite Lodge of Ashworth with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Elite Lodge of Ashworth has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Nancy - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 21, 2022
Friendly Casual atmosphere
The Lodge is a friendly atmosphere all the units are different You design what you want nice wooded setting Does not have apartment feeling more homelike would definitely recommend the Lodge
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 16, 2020
High review of The Lodge
We chose The Lodge of Ashworth Inc. because during the tour we were impressed with how clean it was and they had availability at the perfect time. They also remodeled her apartment before she moved in so she was able to pick things like her paint colors. The best part about the community is that she is safe and they have handled the pandemic very well.
Sherry MacLean - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 12, 2019
Great place for the value
Great place for the value and the community is fun. Good food and spacious apartments.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 2, 2018
Beautiful spacious apartments and elegantly landscaped grounds. The staff and residents are friendly and welcoming!
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
February 3, 2018
Optional buy--in - 90% have
about 120K
Buy in reduces monthly rate possivly to $900
Normally closer to $2,000
Can buy in at later date
Covers house cleaning including sheets
Only 2 meals, one is continental breakfast
Has theatre, musicians in, many scheduled activities
1BR has 750 sq ft.
Small but descent kitchen
Not alot of closet space but includes storage in garage
washer/dryer in room
Large patio/balcony
many unique floor plans
scheduled travel service to market, mall, or doctor
Guest room and party room available for fee
easy to transfer to more care if needed.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 28, 2017
I toured this community
I went on a tour here. The staff was nice and friendly. They answered all of my questions. It was an older building but it was clean and nice. It was more of an independent living and mom needed assisted living. I would recommend families tour this community.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 19, 2017
Food is terrible
My mom lives here. I don't know where all you people are eating at because every meal I have had there is terrible. There is no flavor, I have found multiple long hairs in my food, the pie is frozen store bought. For all the money they ask you to pay for the food, you would think it would be much, much better. My mom also thinks the food is terrible and refuses to eat the food.
Also, there are not any activities to get people up and about. They go to the store at like 8:30 a.m. Who is up at that hour, if you don't have to be.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 7, 2017
The staff are fantastic
The staff have been very welcoming and accommodating. They had a welcome basket for mom and the entire staff checked in to make sure she was getting settled. They went above and beyond to be sure she was comfortable. Mom likes the food and there is a good variety of choices. She likes that she can sit with different residents and socialize. The community is very clean and they clean her apartment once a week.. The housekeeper is very nice and helpful. She has started to participate in some of the daily activities. I would recommend this community.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
January 20, 2017
Touring the Community
When I came for a tour I got the feeling I was buying a used care and the staff were more interested in the sales than me. But it was a nice community to see. I got to see empty apartments and meet the people there. The apartments were nice but not as huge like I wanted.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 10, 2016
Delicious Meals!!
During our visit my loved one and I enjoyed a delicious meal that they offered us during our tour. I was very much impressed with the food and thought the chef did a great job. The staff was on time when they greeted us and made sure to give us a detailed tour of there facility as well as answer any questions my mother and I had for them . I have no complaints about our visit, the location was just a little too far.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
October 3, 2016
Let's go swimming!
This community is very lovely. However if you are not fully independent this would not be the place for you. I love the community setting they offer a indoor pool. I feel that, that would be good for rehab. There staff is really good and caring.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 30, 2016
Just to narrow!
The community is very nice and kept clean. The only reason why this community did not work out for my loved one is because there hallways are narrow and not enough space for a wheelchair. This community is a little bit older and darker. The staff though was very helpful and very pleasant.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 8, 2016
Nice community!
The Lodge of Ashworth, Inc. offered a pleasant tour. The staff that offered the tour were knowledgeable and addressed all of our concerns. The staff did a good job reviewing the amenities that the community had to offer. The community is well kept throughout and maintained nicely.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 26, 2015
We are very happy with the lodge.
We are very happy with the lodge. We are settled in and doing well. It's a very nice place.
John - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 9, 2013
Not Much to Improve On
I'm younger than a lot of the people here. I really don't think they could improve on much. They've got exercising and a woodworking shop. They've got people that come in and sing. They play bingo and bridge - they're really into bridge. The food is great and they have a pool.
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 28, 2012
I did not tour this. But Mom & Dad di...
I did not tour this. But Mom & Dad did. They have freinds here. Independent living only.
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