Senior Affordable Assisted Living Communities in Iowa

Iowa has become a national leader in providing assisted living for seniors with moderate-to-low income, and the Rose Senior Living Communities in Ames, Des Moines, East Des Moines, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, and Dubuque have earned a reputation as industry leaders in this critically needed market. Providing a quality lifestyle at affordable Section 42 rental rates, these beautifully appointed senior residences offer the best of two worlds: independent living in your own private one-or-two-bedroom apartment, combined with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available as needed on-site from your trusted healthcare professionals, Open Arms Home Health Care agencies.

So come—Discover why our residents love to call The Rose their home!

Entertain, or just relax, in spacious, affordable apartments with fully equipped kitchen, one or two bedrooms with vanity/dressing area and bathroom, ample storage and walk-in closet, and the added security of 24-hour Personal Emergency Response Monitoring.

Open Arms Home Health Care agencies offer basic services, which include an initial health assessment and regular monitoring, emergency response and security readiness, service access facilitation to connect you with transportation and service resources, health and wellness education, as well as a variety of social activities such as in-house movies, raised-bed gardening, shopping trips, arts and crafts, live entertainment, group exercise, and computer classes – all delivered with the special attention that is our trademark at The Rose. Open Arms also offers comprehensive care plans, which include skilled nursing, therapies (physical, occupational and speech), personal cares (bathing, dressing, medication reminders, etc.) and light homemaking. Open Arms’ services are supported by the on-site presence of Northern Iowa Therapy, which offers a full range therapy services, including physical, occupational and speech. Your service needs will be fully addressed at the Rose.

We foster your independence while providing peace of mind for you and your family.

Our Mission at The Rose Senior Living Communities

To provide an affordable and welcoming community for seniors of modest means; maintaining privacy, emphasizing wellness and purposeful living, while preserving dignity and independence within a secure and caring environment.

Our Goal and Pledge to Our Residents

The Rose Senior Living Communities are geared towards service-dependent seniors in a manner that preserves our residents’ independence and freedom of choice. Our goal is to encourage seniors to remain active and focus on a healthy lifestyle, utilize the services and supportive environment within the Rose, and develop new routines and friendships within the familiar and caring Rose community.