Pricing ranges from
    $5,964 – 7,753/month

    Windsor Manor

    608 S 15th St, Indianola, IA, 50125
    4.3 · 28 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm staff, but management concerns

    I was impressed by the warm, loving staff who genuinely made the place feel like home - clean, small, beautifully decorated with lots of activities and staff who went above and beyond. That said, communication and management can be inconsistent, rooms are small, dining and costs felt mixed/expensive, and I have concerns about memory-care training and abrupt transfers reported by others. Overall, I'd recommend visiting in person and confirming memory-care capabilities and contract/notice terms before deciding.

    Pricing

    $5,964+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $7,156+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,753+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.32 · 28 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Friendly, warm and welcoming staff
    • Caring and attentive caregivers who often go above and beyond
    • Home-like, cozy and inviting atmosphere
    • Clean facility with fresh carpeting and paint
    • Well-kept grounds and attractive common areas (gazebo, front living room)
    • Smaller, intimate community that many residents prefer
    • Active social and recreational programming (bingo, crafts, BBQs, community musicians)
    • Monthly outings and opportunities for socializing
    • Restaurant-style dining room with flexible dining hours
    • Rehab/short-term rehab and physical therapy services available
    • Memory care unit praised by some reviewers
    • Seating and social arrangements based on resident compatibility
    • Resident amenities such as crafts room and resident laptop access
    • Reliable laundry service and adequate parking
    • Staff responsiveness from nurses and directors noted by multiple reviewers
    • Freshly painted rooms and rooms with windows/storage (for some units)
    • Many reviewers highly recommend the facility

    Cons

    • Some rooms are very small
    • Inconsistent or poor dementia training among staff
    • Conflicting reports about whether facility is qualified for memory care
    • Safety concerns noted (no door alarms mentioned)
    • Abrupt discharges/evictions with short or no notice
    • Poor communication and rude management reported by some families
    • Occasional inattentive staff or inconsistent care experiences
    • Mixed feedback on food quality (some praise, some call it low-quality)
    • Perceived high cost or being overpriced by some residents/families
    • Frequent, stressful calls to family members regarding resident issues
    • Limited availability/no openings at times
    • Small room size leading to space constraints

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the reviews of Windsor Manor is broadly positive with significant and repeated praise for the staff, community atmosphere, and activity programming, but there are important and recurring concerns—especially around dementia care, communication, and abrupt discharge practices—that prospective residents and families should weigh carefully.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme across reviews is that staff are friendly, compassionate, and often go above and beyond in caring for residents. Many reviewers describe the team as warm, attentive, personable, and treating residents like family. Several specific mentions praise nurses and directors for addressing concerns and being responsive. This strong staff culture appears to drive high satisfaction for short-term rehab and long-term residents alike, and multiple reviewers explicitly state they would recommend the team or would trust them with their own loved ones.

    Facilities and environment: Windsor Manor is repeatedly described as clean, freshly updated (paint and carpeting), and nicely decorated, creating a cozy, home-like feel. The smaller facility size is framed positively by many residents and families, who appreciate the intimacy and friendliness that come with fewer residents. Outdoor and common spaces—such as a gazebo, front living room, and well-kept grounds—receive favorable comments. However, a consistent negative detail is that many apartments or rooms are small; several reviewers specifically note tight quarters and limited storage in some units.

    Activities and social life: A major strength is the variety and consistency of social programming. Reviews cite bingo, crafts, BBQs, community musicians, Morning Devotions, coffee and fellowship, monthly outings, and other events that foster socialization. There are also mentions of adaptive seating arrangements to match resident compatibility, resident laptop access, and an active activities team. These offerings contribute to a lively, engaged community and are often singled out as reasons residents enjoy living there.

    Dining and amenities: Opinions on dining are mixed. Multiple reviewers praise the restaurant-style dining room and flexible meal hours, with some calling the food excellent. Others, however, found the meals to be only adequate or lower quality than expected. Additional amenities and services receiving positive comments include physical therapy/short-term rehab, reliable laundry, and adequate parking.

    Memory care, safety, and management practices: This area shows the greatest inconsistency and risk. Some reviews speak positively about a memory care unit and are satisfied with care for loved ones with cognitive needs. Conversely, several accounts state staff are not adequately trained for dementia care, that the facility is not qualified for certain memory-care-level needs, and that there are safety gaps (for example, no door alarms mentioned). Most concerning are multiple reports of abrupt discharges—residents being asked to leave with little or no 30-day notice, frequent stressful calls to families, and at least one report of a traumatic move after a short stay. These incidents suggest variability in admission criteria, discharge policies, or clinical judgment, and they represent a serious red flag for families of residents with progressive cognitive or behavioral issues.

    Communication, management, and consistency: While many reviews laud the front office and on-floor staff for warmth and helpfulness, others report poor communication, rude management, and inconsistent care or attentiveness. These mixed reports suggest that experiences can vary by staff shift, unit, or individual, and that some families encounter friction with administrative decisions. Cost is another mixed area—some reviewers feel the facility provides good value, while others consider it expensive or overpriced.

    Bottom line: Windsor Manor appears to be a small, well-kept, community-oriented facility with strong, compassionate staff and robust activity programming that many residents and families greatly appreciate. The most consistent strengths are staff warmth, cleanliness, and a lively social environment. The most significant concerns to investigate further are room size limitations, inconsistent dementia/memory-care capability and safety measures, and reported abrupt discharge and communication problems. Prospective residents and families should tour the facility, ask specific questions about dementia-care training and safety protocols (including door alarms and transfer policies), clarify admission and discharge procedures in writing, and speak with current families about consistency of care before deciding.

    Location

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    About Windsor Manor

    Windsor Manor Indianola is a senior living community that offers 32 one and two bedroom apartments, each equipped with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Residents can enjoy personal laundry and housekeeping services, as well as assistance with the activities of daily living. The facility is designed to help residents feel safe and secure, with features such as personalized emergency wireless pendants and round-the-clock assistance available. Convenient access to highways and scheduled transportation to shopping, medical services, restaurants, and places of worship make it easy for residents to continue enjoying their favorite activities.

    For those in need of memory care services, Windsor Manor Indianola also offers a secured memory care area with 10 studio apartments catering to seniors with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The cost of living at Windsor Manor varies based on the type of apartment selected and the level of personal care assistance required. Many residents find that living at Windsor Manor is more cost-effective than staying in their current home and paying for home health care.

    In addition to comfortable living spaces, Windsor Manor Indianola provides Senior Dining seven days a week, allowing residents to enjoy quality meals in a restaurant-like setting. The community also offers a variety of events and activities through its events calendar, giving residents opportunities to socialize and engage in enriching experiences. Newsletters keep residents informed about the latest updates and offerings at Windsor Manor.

    With several different floor plans and options to choose from, residents at Windsor Manor Indianola can find a home that meets their needs and preferences. The community strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where seniors can live comfortably and maintain their independence while receiving the care and assistance they require.

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