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Senior Living in Ames

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Bronze National Quality Award emblem for assisted living, awarded by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, 2025.
  • Senior resident smiling in wheelchair, interacting with an alpaca wearing a pink bow, accompanied by a staff member, in front of Northridge Village senior living community.
  • Smiling senior woman sitting at a table with a colorful flower arrangement, in a welcoming community space at Northridge Village, emphasizing warmth and personalized care in senior living.
  • Senior resident joyfully embracing performer in Elvis costume at Northridge Village, highlighting community engagement and vibrant activities for seniors.
  • Senior woman painting in art class at Northridge Village, engaged in creative activity, showcasing community involvement and personalized care for residents.

About Northridge Village

At Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa, conveniently located just a short drive from Des Moines, we offer a comprehensive range of senior living options that set us apart. Choose from several distinct living choices including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care, all tailored to meet your individual needs.

However, Northridge Village is more than just a senior living community or care facility. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit community where every resident is valued deeply. Feel the warmth and personalized care at Northridge Village, where we focus on providing individual attention to each resident, ensuring that smiles are a regular part of daily life. Discover the unique experience at Northridge Village in Ames, your new home for exceptional senior living.

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Delicious Dining

We understand how important dining is, and we aim to provide our residents delicious food as well as an inviting environment that residents can spend time with their friends sipping coffee or enjoying dessert.

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  • Assorted dishes from the summer menu at Northridge Village, featuring stir-fried vegetables, spring rolls, salad with grilled chicken, dessert, and a creamy fruit salad, highlighting the community's commitment to delicious dining experiences for assisted living residents.
  • Assorted dishes from Northridge Village's summer menu, featuring a hamburger with chips, grilled fish with vegetables, salad, and soup, highlighting the community's focus on delicious dining for assisted living residents.
  • Delicious summer menu featuring various dishes including fish with pasta, savory sides, and desserts, highlighting the dining experience at Northridge Village's assisted living community.
Woman with blue tongue and senior man with red tongue, both smiling, enjoying colorful treats at Northridge Village community event.

Exciting Activities

Our residents enjoy participating in cards games, bingo, chair exercise, church services, movie nights, book clubs, or arts/crafts. We offer activities off-site to the grocery store, dinner outings, concerts/plays, museums, botanical gardens and other fun seasonal outings!

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Spacious Apartments

Designed exclusively for seniors, our spacious apartments offer a living experience that aligns with your preferences. While specific features may vary based on your chosen level of living, each apartment is meticulously crafted to enhance your independence and ensure your utmost comfort.

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Spacious living area in a senior apartment featuring a comfortable recliner, decorative lamp, and a bright view through sliding glass doors, highlighting a welcoming environment for residents at Northridge Village.

Our Levels of Care

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Independent Living

Independent Living Apartments feature expansive, light-filled floor plans with full kitchens, washer/dryer, and modern conveniences.

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Senior resident and young girl engaging in arts and crafts activity, painting on a large round plate, surrounded by paint supplies in a vibrant community setting at Northridge Village.

Assisted Living

Assisted Living apartments offers a higher level of service and support for residents who need help with some activities of daily living.​

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Rehabilitation room at Northridge Village featuring exercise equipment, therapy tables, and mobility aids, designed for short-term rehab and promoting resident well-being.

Short-Term Rehab

Why rehab with us? Everything revolves around the resident and their personal well-being. We have private rooms, private suites, and enhanced semi-private rooms. We have a calm relaxing environment in which to rehab. And more!​

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Spacious senior living apartment featuring a bed, seating area, and large windows, designed for comfort and independence at Northridge Village.

Long-Term Care

We have a comprehensive approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term healthcare. After a full assessment by our nursing team, we will customize a care plan to preserve every resident’s dignity and respect their wishes while offering medical care.

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Front entrance of Maggie's Place at Northridge Village featuring a welcoming porch, rocking chairs, and landscaped yard, representing a safe and comfortable environment for assisted living and memory care.

Assisted Living Memory Care

Maggie’s Place at Northridge Village is a safe environment with secured doors and a fenced courtyard. Our staff members have specific Alzheimer’s and memory care training so your loved will receive the proper care and treatment.

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Here are your next steps:

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Book A Tour

We’ll show you an apartment, our dining rooms, activity rooms, and you’ll be able to meet team members and current residents.

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Care Assessment

We’ll listen to your situation and determine whether independent living, assisted living, assisted living memory care, short-term rehab, or long-term care is right for you or your loved one. 

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Move-in Day

We make moving easy. You’ll enjoy more peace with our stress-free process. We’ll help you contact downsizing professionals, senior realtors, and senior movers.