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About Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Bishop Drumm is a fixture in the community. We are dedicated to providing complete senior care services. Located in Johnston, we are close to local activities, events, and entertainment that Johnston has to offer. Seniors also have access to nearby hospitals, specialists, and pharmacies.
We pride ourselves on our ability to care for our senior residents as if they were our own family and loved ones. We create a warm, cozy environment where residents each receive individual attention. As we get older we get older we sometimes need help with our daily activities. Our senior living services are structured to help you live your own life, independently and healthy.
Bishop Drumm Living & Care Options
Independent Living
Johnston seniors choose Bishop Drumm Independent Living for an active, healthy, and fulfilling retirement experience. Including no upkeep or maintenance concerns, numerous social events and activities in an age-restricted community. With Bishop Drumm Independent Living, you can embrace your passions and hobbies throughout your retirement.
Assisted Living
Johnston seniors thrive at Bishop Drumm Assisted Living, where independence meets tailored assistance for daily needs. Residents benefit from laundry services, social events, and personal care assistance from devoted team members. At Bishop Drumm Assisted Living, families gain the assurance that seniors are well-cared for and supported.
Nursing Care
Bishop Drumm Nursing Care offers Johnston seniors skilled medical services, rehabilitation, and around-the-clock support. Seasoned health practitioners offer comprehensive care and focused rehabilitation therapies. Entrust Bishop Drumm Nursing Home with your relative's care, enjoying peace of mind and a nurturing, attentive facility.
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Bishop Drumm Amenities & Services
We offer seniors the latest amenities in comfort that they would enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Devotional Services Onsite, Activities Onsite, Outdoor Common Areas, Activities Offsite, Beautician Onsite, Indoor Common Areas, Meals Provided are available for all residents. The staff here are fully trained, friendly and accessible. They will help your residents enjoy their stay with us.
We do our best to make sure each resident is able to sustain a healthy, fulfilling life during their stay. In order to do this, our facility has Minimum Age of Accepted Residents, Activities Onsite, Devotional Services Available, Indoor Common Areas, Meals Provided, Aging in Place to keep them active. After all, one of the keys to staying independent is staying active.
Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center Location
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
5837 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Pricing & Availability
(800) 755-1458Available Living Options
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Nursing Care
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price for Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
The cost of independent living, assisted living, and nursing care at Bishop Drumm depends on the type of care, level of attention, staffing, and services selected. Additional support like wellness monitoring, personal care, and cognitive support may affect the total cost. Call (800) 755-1458 for customized quotes and tailored pricing.
Does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Medicare does not cover independent living, assisted living, or nursing care because these are considered non-medical services. Nursing care services, such as skilled nursing or rehabilitation, may be covered temporarily under Medicare if prescribed after hospitalization. Medicaid may provide financial assistance for nursing care or assisted living through state waivers but does not typically cover independent living. Call (800) 755-1458 for accurate information from a trained senior advisor.
What living and care is available at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Independent living, assisted living, and nursing care are among the comprehensive services provided by Bishop Drumm. Independent living emphasizes freedom and socialization, assisted living delivers daily care, and nursing care ensures continuous health management for residents with complex needs.
Is there a waiting list at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
The availability of units at Bishop Drumm varies often. For current openings, please call (800) 755-1458 to speak with a senior living advisor who can provide updated information. A waitlist is kept to ensure interested individuals are notified when units become available.
Does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center allow tours?
Yes, tours of Bishop Drumm are readily available. To schedule a personal visit, call or complete the online contact form. A senior living professional will assist in arranging a convenient time.
Is Bishop Drumm Retirement Center highly rated?
Bishop Drumm holds a 4.6 rating, showcasing very positive reviews. Customers appreciated the independent living, assisted living, and nursing care, emphasizing the thoughtful amenities, caring staff, and inviting environment.
Reviews Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
August 2026
July 2026
The activity department at Bishop Drumm is fantastic! I truly enjoyed watching the smiles on the residents’ faces during their creative car wash activity. Staff washed the residents’ wheelchair wheels, took them through a sprinkler with bubbles, and finished the fun with ice cream. It was such a joyful, thoughtful activity, and the residents clearly loved every minute of it!’’’’’’
July 2026
Our experience at Bishop Drumm has been excellent. The life enrichment team goes above and beyond to keep residents engaged. Recently they created a Paris‘themed travel’ experience, complete with decorations and activities that made everyone feel like they were on vacation. The activity staff member leading it was energetic, organized, and clearly cares deeply about the residents. I’m very grateful for the creativity and joy they bring to the community “ highly recommend this facility.
April 2026
I can’t say enough good things about Bishop Drumm. The food is consistently excellent”fresh, flavorful, and something residents genuinely look forward to every day. Beyond that, the life enrichment programs are truly meaningful, offering a wide range of engaging activities that bring joy, purpose, and connection to residents’ lives. What stands out the most, though, is the staff and leadership. The team is incredibly caring, compassionate, and attentive, and the leadership is dedicated, hands-on, and genuinely invested in both residents and staff. You can feel the positive culture throughout the community.
April 2026
I am always impressed with the family like culture of Bishop Drumm when I visit. Having several locations, I can honestly say there is something uniquely special about this team!
April 2026
March 2026
Bishop Drumm is a truly outstanding senior living community that delivers excellence across the board. From the moment you walk in, the environment feels welcoming, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed to create comfort and peace of mind. The staff are exceptional”professional, compassionate, and consistently attentive. They treat residents with genuine respect and care, and it’s clear they go the extra mile to ensure everyone feels valued and supported. That level of dedication makes a meaningful difference. The community itself is vibrant and engaging. There are plenty of opportunities for residents to stay active, socialize, and enjoy daily life. The overall atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between independence and support, creating a place where people can truly thrive. Bishop Drumm is a top-tier choice for senior living. If you’re looking for a community that prioritizes quality, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging, this is it. Highly recommend.
April 2025
January 2025
Aides run the place and their favorite hangouts are empty patient rooms or the TV room to sleep in at night. In the past week I have seen one aide -- in the Dining Room. Had to take my own dirty laundry to the laundry room...residents that are bed bound yell for help when no one answers their call light then when you ask them to help they say they can't hear the yelling. They then go to the room and shut the door! If you care about your loved one, find someplace else!
September 2024
Their new guy Ryan Trosen is just the best
September 2024
Never again!!!
July 2024
I was at Bishop Drum for two weeks of rehab following back surgery. From the moment that I arrived until I left, everyone from the front desk to the incredible aids to the physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses were top notch. I appreciated their patience with me as they challenged me. Thanks also to Michele in the beauty parlor and the nuns who always had a smile and a hug. You are all special.
June 2024
Bishop Drumm has the best care team. The Executive Director has been there about 7 years, and the staff really cares about the residents. That means a lot. They also keep the residents active”great for their health”and support them mentally and spiritually. I really appreciate their dedication to their residents.
August 2023
I'm eating from out of state so cannot rate the actual facility findings however from Mississippi the nursing staff have gone above and beyond to tell me if my dad's care and gotten him on the phone where he has expressed the exact details of his meals daily which from working as a nurse in the field over 30 years the meals and staff and very important and patients generally loose weight when the food and care are not good I only gave a three star as I cannot rate the facility without seeing it
June 2023
The nurses and aides are kind and attentive at Bishop Drumm. My loved one receives wonderful care and I am so grateful.
November 2022
SEE ADDENDUM BELOW Two stars because the staff really cared, but if you had zero ratings you would have gotten zero! I had to call the center 4 times yesterday to find out the status of my husbands planned discharge, leaving messages with different staff. The 5th time I called physical therapy and they told me he has been discharged! No one called me with the news. He rides on a scooter so I needed to bring out our accessible van to pick him up! Their van was being used, so they couldn’t transport him. That was the second time they couldn’t transport when he went to the doctor last week ! As we were finally leaving, I asked the is there anything we need to do to leave? She didn’t know he was being discharged. She printed out the discharge summary and we came home. We were told Unity Point at Home would be calling to set up a time to come out to dress his wound. When we didn’t hear from them I called. They did not receive any referral. Their process takes 24-48 hours to process So probably after thanksgiving!!! He has an open hole in his belly due to surgery. It is supposed to be dressed 2times per day. No dressing material was sent home, no directions how to dress it and I received no training on how to do it ! When we moved him in, the room was clean, but the window blinds were crooked, partially raised and askew! Very unwelcoming! We had to drive him to the facility, so 3 times on our own to get him where he needed to be. Bottom line, Don’t send your loved ones here to recuperate if possible ! ADDENDUM: we have been very pleased with upper management reaching out. The director of nursing came to our home to redress my husband’s bandage. They have been in touch with Unity Point at home to get the in home nursing visits made and have indicated they will be addressing the issues we brought up. Thank you! We have changed our rating to a 3 due to the management response and it’s swift response! It’s still not a 4 or 5, but better than a 2!
August 2022
I recently had a stay in skilled rehabilitation. I got very good care. Almost everyone was kind and took good care of me. I could go to mass. They had activities to help pass the time. I really liked the staff. I live in the Independent Living and I have wonderful neighbors. We are like a family here.
August 2022
Very helpful staff
March 2022
November 2021
My name is Mabel M Jones and I have been a resident of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center during the month of November. The nurses have been most kindly, caring and sincere in their care. The aids and rest of the staff have been helpful and kind . You should be proud of your Bishop Drumm Center. Thank Social Worker Almedina for her work in getting us all the follow up treatment in Mitchell. It was nice that she helped make my mind at ease. My husband was treated well by the staff. Thank you for all you did for our family.
October 2021
May 2021
We have been very impressed with the compassion and care the staff has provided, from marketing to the front desk to social work to nursing at the nursing home level of care for my mother in law. She was extremely anxious and confused upon arrival when placed in precautionary isolation due to cdc guidelines. Everyone was caring, attentive and accommodating during the transition which was very much appreciated by her family.
April 2021
I’m very pleased with all the staff here. They have been kind and attentive. The service has been great as well! The Therapy staff have helped me recover my strength and get my balance straightened out to where I was before.
February 2021
After my life altering accident, the cnas, nurses and staff were caring and have put me on a great road to recovery. They created a comfortable, healing environment & helped me set up my room and electronics to feel as close to home as possible. Thank you all so much! This place has an outstanding therapy dept. They have given me the most wonderful gift of teaching me to walk again! Thank you everyone!
January 2021
Early on in my mom's stay, the ostamy bags that were used kept overfilling and exploding. I expressed my concern and they worked harder to keep that from happening. He doctor prescribed better bags as well which helped. Pretty sure they were short staffed during this pandemic which caused some difficulty, but overall my mom felt comfortable and taken care of by the staff and nurses. The staff kept me up to date with her appointments during this difficult time...
January 2021
Staff and nurses are very friendly. My mother was treated very well here.
November 2020
November 2020
This is a much better nursing home, nursing staff, caregivers, and administrators than the other two nursing homes I have been in before.
October 2020
Bishop Drumm is a great place to come for short or long term care. My husband and I have have been residents there and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They take great care of your physical and mental health needs. I’ve been a resident at Bishop Drumm a couple times due to an auto-immune disease & both times I have received wonderful care. They have been patient & have always been willing to help me with my needs. It’s a great place to be if you or your loved ones need skilled nursing, independent living or assisted living care.
October 2020
This has been a very positive experience for me. Staff has been wonderful and very helpful! I would recommend Bishop Drumm to others needing skilled care.
October 2020
September 2020
Place is old. A lot of the 3 to 11 staff and overnight staff are no where to be found. Takes to long to respond to call lights. Day shift was excellent Tech Amber was a great help to me and went above her duties. She is a very kind person. I miss her You need more staff like her. Management was great But overall I wouldn't put my mom there. Thanks for the help.
September 2020
Great place. My mother has been in all 3 levels. She has had wonderful care at all levels.
November 2019
Bishop Drumm is the absolute best Senior Living community in the area. I have had the opportunity to see different communities across the country and the staff at Bishop Drumm us top shelf.
December 2018
September 2018
I like Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Overall, BDRC has a lot of good things going on. When one gets of a certain age or develops an infirmity that requires around-the-clock care, it's a big deal. Not just for the person entering a long term care facility, but for the family and friends, who quite often are responsible for initiating and paying for the life-changing event. Such matters are frequently difficult, if not painful. BDRC is ready to provide three hots and a cot, activities, therapy, access to counseling, coordinate transportation and doctor's visits, and whatever a human being needs to stay healthy and clean on a daily basis. Showers a couple times a week. I see one fellow really dinged the facility. No clue if he's family, a former employee, or someone with expectations beyond what is basically available. Don't know. Anyway, my experience over the last year has been positive. People and businesses - that are made up of other people - have good days and not so good days. A person has to ask themselves, "Based on my budget, and comparing this facility to other similar facilities, how much help do I need to survive in old age (rehab or chronic sickness), and what can I afford to pay?" If one has unlimited resources, or ridiculously high expectations, then maybe in-home private nursing is best for whomever. If you or your loved one are existing on the charity of others, then perhaps it would be well to abide and be thankful for the blessings that do come your way. Again, I like Bishop Drumm Retirement Center.
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Community Details
Bishop Drumm Amenities and Services
Amenities
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Activities Onsite
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Activities Offsite
- Beautician Onsite
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meals Provided
Services
- Minimum Age of Accepted Residents
- Activities Onsite
- Devotional Services Available
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meals Provided
- Aging in Place
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Bishop Drumm Housing and Staff
Living Types Available
Staff
- Trained Staff
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