3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
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our families experience.
The things we like most about Rock Creek Senior Living is their staffs kindness and care and willingness to make certain residents are well taken care of. Yes, we would recommend this community to others based on the experience.
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Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, Iowa, is surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods and local parks — a peaceful setting for your aging loved one. Meanwhile, the shores of Saylorville Lake and the country club golf course are just minutes away. But residents of this senior living community near Des Moines don’t need to venture far to find relaxation.
That’s because Rock Creek Senior Living offers an array of amenities and services designed for comfort and convenience. Residents can savor the tastes from Seven Houses restaurant, a dining experience with an expansive menu and chef specials. Plus, the community features pet-friendly senior apartments and optional pet care for four-legged family members. Other amenities and services include:
Independent living plus residents at Rock Creek Senior Living can choose from a variety of private apartment floor plans. As a hybrid between independent living and assisted living, these services provide residents with access to services and amenities but do not include personal care.
Assisted living residents live in private apartments and a team of caregivers develop individualized care plans to help ensure overall wellness.
In memory care, seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia live in...
Rock Creek Senior Living
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
8.9 out of 10 Review Score35 reviews | 9.3 out of 10 Review Score14 reviews | 9.1 out of 10 Review Score98 reviews | 9 out of 10 Review Score13 reviews |
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1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $4,075/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $4,950/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $39,002/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,300/mo |
2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,375/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,550/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,000/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,300/mo |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living |
for Rock Creek Senior Living
A Place for Mom has scored Rock Creek Senior Living with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Rock Creek Senior Living has 35 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
March 5, 2026
The things we like most about Rock Creek Senior Living is their staffs kindness and care and willingness to make certain residents are well taken care of. Yes, we would recommend this community to others based on the experience.
Marla
Not SureToured community
January 6, 2026
It looks to be a very well run, clean, nice facility. We only arranged for a simple walk through of this community. This was a quick, initial visit so unable to know full details. IN summary this was a first impression of our initial visit as we search for living arrangements for father-in-law.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 29, 2025
Always room for improvement but we and [name removed] are happy. The onboarding could be a little better, just a person there to guide you upon arrival and as you first just settle in.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 13, 2025
[name removed] the director and [name removed] are great . Nurses have been great . They answer my emails in a timely manner and treat everyone with so much respect .
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 22, 2025
Does not smell and staff was genuinely caring. Staff is great, place is great, BUT it comes at a cost $$$$$
Anonymous
Assisted LivingResident/client
April 3, 2025
Good food good service friendly staff and residents poor pharmacy. Frankly, it was luck more than anything. I did a virtual tour of three facilities, and this was the last one and I trusted in my instincts and chose it. The cost was less here I am blessed this turned out to be a very good facility and it is located very close to my son's house which I did not know when I chose it. A lot of luck.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
March 21, 2025
I looked at RC as an option for my loved one after VA’s recommendation. Knowing there were other vets there, we set up a tour. Looked at a couple units, saw one he liked, paid the deposit to hold the room. We were told that if he signs a lease by [date removed], the "deposit" would go to the community budget (not off his rent for the first month or on hold like a normal deposit). If he DIDN'T sign a lease by [date removed], it would be refunded. Notified RC that we were going with a different property and requested the money be refunded on [date removed]. I received a response from [name removed] saying they will get it processed. It is now [date removed], I've emailed [name removed] 3 times (including the original request) asking it to be refunded and a status as to why it hasn't been done. No response. She emails me asking if the move went smooth for my loved one but will not give me an update on the refund. Emailed [name removed], the facility ED, STILL NO ANSWER. Make it right Rock Creek!
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 16, 2025
The list of activities looks good but we haven't went to any and mom's doesn't want to go. So can't really rate it except that there is a lot going on.Value for cost is good, although not familiar with other faculties.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 15, 2024
Main comment would be for rock creek on boarding is needed for new residents. We were the ones reaching out to get any issues resolved.
Mindi G
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 10, 2024
I believe the top level staff has changed. That would be the only reason I'd think it may now be a viable place for anyone to reside.
Lynn
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 7, 2024
Friendly, courteous, thoughtful, very caring, ready to help in any situation, and meals tasty and fitting of all diets. We picked this community because of the staff, location, and reviews from people.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingResident/client
June 18, 2024
Great food. Great services. Awesome apartment sizes. I highly recommend Rock Creek.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 13, 2024
I would recommend this facility to others. All interactions that I have had with all of the staff have been great. Also, my mother has not had a complaint that she has told me about. So everything good. I can't rate the meals or activities as I haven't personally been involved with those.
Shawnna
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 3, 2023
The community was clean, employees welcoming and knowledgeable, restaurant open 7:00am-7:00pm (no set mealtimes allows flexibility), spacious rooms. [name removed] was caring and absolutely lovely. Medical staff on site is a plus. Absolutely a great value. So glad my mom is living there!
Anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
October 4, 2023
I toured Rock Creek Senior Living when searching for an Assisted Living facility for my loved one. This facility was quite nice. It is a bit more updated than some of the other facilities that I toured. However, it is also more expensive. Ultimately, they didn't have availability when I toured, so I continued on with my search.
Sheila
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 30, 2023
I think their heart is in the right place they were just understaffed, did not follow thru on their care promise on the weekend which we paid for, did not follow up on all the promises of getting mom out and about with others, did not take her to the dining room again due to staffing shortages. I found this very irritating because 1, I paid for this level of care and of they had told me they couldn't support this need I could have done it. In fairness we were only there 1 week. Mom got out of the hospital and due to care of her legs she got cellulitis. Mom was of sound mind, her and I both asked the NP to get her on Amoxicillin while they waited for the cultures which is the only way to keep her out of the hospital. they refused which led to her getting very ill and ending up in the hospital. Also because they were not doing any care on the weekend no one there realized she was sick until I came to visit her. they would bring her meals and take her last meal even though you could see she wasn't eating. had she been healthier or we had stayed longer I might have had a better experience. Bottom line, where ever you move your parents for assistance go check on them multiple times a day. The sales staff was great. the facilities and food were great. They appear to be committed. Before signing up check staffing, talk to other residents that need similar care or ask to talk to other families of those residents. Check on you loved one frequently. especially on weekends.
Holly
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 13, 2023
My grandmother gets wonderful care. She feels comfort from all the staff, stays physically active with the inhouse PT, stay socially active with all the events, and always feels comfortable voicing concerns with the ED.
TLW
Assisted LivingToured community
January 11, 2023
Rock Creek was nice. We were very interested, but the location was not good for me, as it was too far.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 15, 2022
Nice, friendly community. Everyone seems well trained and helpful. Could ask for nicer employees to everyone. They have gone the extra mile for us.
Grace C
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 10, 2022
I am not sure what comes with the room charge because "care fee" is outrageous once they have your loved one in their facility. The current care fee is going up by 296%. Who can afford that kind of increase? The company Arrow Senior Living Management is all about the profits and not about the care of the residents. Their point system is out of wack and unfortunately it is legal for them to do it. There is not cap on how much they can charge. The assessments are done every 3 months so watch for your invoices to rise for things that should be included in room rates over [removed] a month.
Rock Creek Senior Living
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