The Heartland Adult Day Center, run by Heartland of Story County, is located on the south side of the Sixty Forward Center in Ames and has its own private entrance for drop-off and pick-up. It serves people 60 and older who need extra support during the day; most participants have cognitive challenges such as dementia or Parkinson's disease. Each participant gets a personalized plan of care, and staff keep a 1-to-5 staff-to-participant ratio. Google reviews cover the whole Sixty Forward Center and are mixed: some praise caring staff, while one former volunteer was critical of the adult day center. It is licensed by the State of Iowa for Adult Day Services for up to 30 participants.
Services & Care
Trained staff help with personal care, including medication administration, and can work with special dietary or medical needs. Staff include full-time and part-time employees plus volunteers. Heartland also runs Meals on Wheels, congregate meals and outreach services for older adults in Story County.
Access & Practical Info
The center is at 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010, on the south side of the Sixty Forward Center. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fees are on a sliding scale. To enroll, contact the Adult Day Center director at 515-509-6664, or call (515) 233-2906.
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Certified by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
Adult Day Services · No. #ADS036
Certified for up to 30 participants
Last state inspection: January 22, 2019View the state's record
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