Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

4.9 / 5.0 51 Reviews

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About Rock Creek Senior Living

Senior looking to stay independent while enjoying the services and care available love Rock Creek. Located in Ankeny, IA, we have some of the best local scenery and attractions available in the area. Residents have access to local restaurants, events, and other entertainment.

Every day is an opportunity filled endless choices for our senior residents to enrich their lives. Residents can pursue favorite activities or pursue new ones. We have regularly scheduled events every month as well clubs and a social dining setting. Our goal is to always foster an atmosphere that fills our residents with inspiration and to live their lives to the fullest. Our staff is warm and friendly and is here to serve our seniors among the beautiful surroundings of our community.

Rock Creek Senior Living and Care

Independent Living

Ankeny seniors can embrace an active lifestyle through Rock Creek Independent Living, designed for healthy retirees. Residents benefit from a maintenance-free lifestyle in an age-restricted community with diverse social events. At Rock Creek Independent Living, you can pursue your hobbies and interests and truly enjoy your retirement years.

Assisted Living

Rock Creek Assisted Living provides a supportive environment for Ankeny seniors, promoting independence with personalized care. Residents receive help with everyday needs, enjoy common areas, and have staff on-site at all hours. Rock Creek Assisted Living ensures your loved one is well-supported, giving you confidence in their care.

Memory Care

At Rock Creek Memory Care in Ankeny, seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia receive specialized and compassionate care. Residents get custom-tailored care plans, a secure environment, and programs to boost cognitive function. Rock Creek Memory Care offers enhanced living for loved ones with dementia, allowing their family to breathe easier.

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Rock Creek Amenities & Services

We offer seniors the latest amenities in comfort that they would enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Devotional Services Offsite, Outdoor Common Areas, Meals Provided, Beautician Onsite, Activities Offsite, Activities Onsite, Indoor Common Areas 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 know that seniors need varying degrees of help as they get older, but still want to feel independent. Our facility has Diverse services and other assistance. We try to make sure that each resident is able to maintain a full life while staying with us.

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.

If you have interest in visiting our community in Ankeny and would like to have a closer look, just give us a call at (800) 755-1458 to schedule an appointment.

Rock Creek Senior Living Location

Rock Creek Senior Living

3602 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Pricing & Availability

(800) 755-1458

Available Living Options

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care

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Rock Creek Senior Living Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rock Creek Senior Living cost?

Pricing for independent living, assisted living, and memory care at Rock Creek is influenced by the type of living, level of support, and staffing. Optional services like wellness activities, personal care, and daily engagement may impact the total cost. Call (800) 755-1458 for customized quotes and tailored pricing.

Does Rock Creek Senior Living take Medicare or Medicaid?

Independent living, assisted living, and memory care are not funded by Medicare because they are housing and non-medical services. Physical therapy, doctor visits, or other necessary medical care may be covered under Medicare if part of a prescribed treatment plan. Medicaid may provide assistance for memory care or assisted living expenses through state programs but does not include independent living. To learn more, call (800) 755-1458 to consult a senior advisor.

What types of senior living options are available at Rock Creek Senior Living?

Three supportive environments await at Rock Creek. Independent living maintains active lifestyles with light assistance. Assisted living delivers 24-hour personal care. Memory care provides specialized cognitive support with trained staff.

Is there a waitlist for rooms at Rock Creek Senior Living?

Rock Creek provides a variety of units to meet specific needs, though availability fluctuates daily. For current openings, call (800) 755-1458 to speak with a senior living advisor who can provide personalized guidance. When immediate openings are not available, joining the waiting list ensures consideration for future vacancies.

Does Rock Creek Senior Living allow tours?

Tours of Rock Creek are welcomed and encouraged. Simply call or fill out the contact form to arrange your visit and see the amenities, units, and services in person.

What do online ratings say about Rock Creek Senior Living?

With a 4.9 rating, Rock Creek receives glowing feedback. Customers were very pleased with the independent living, assisted living, and memory care, commending the professional staff and thoughtfully designed amenities.

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4.9 / 5.0 51 Reviews

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March 2026

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Colette Duncan

October 2025

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Val Chapman

August 2025

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Vickie Boelman

My parent' health has improved since she moved to Rock Creek. Staff are very kind to my parents and me. My father died in December at Rock Creek while in hospice care. Rock Creek staff went above and beyond expectations in caring for him. Staff are really amazing at Rock Creek

August 2025

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Robert Coeur

Crystal has been so good for me When she sees room for improvement she tells me and helps me to change I appreciate her honesty

August 2025

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Mary Button

My mother has lived at Rock Creek Senior Living for just short of two years, during that time moving from Independent to Assisted and now to their Memory Care. Rock Creek definitely deserves the Best of Ankeny award it received for best senior living. The Memory Care unit was built for those suffering with memory loss and is cheerful and easy to navigate with a beautiful big garden in the middle so they can get outside, too. Hannah, the Memory Care director, is incredible with these residents. I so appreciate that she spends her time making their lives worth living, engaging with them not only with fun special activities, but also sitting with them watching TV and explaining what’s happening so they can enjoy the movie more, or taking two or three of them at a time to help her do things. I visited other Memory Care facilities much closer to where I live, but none came close to Rock Creek Memory Care.

July 2025

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Kurt Turner

We are so happy with the care that my mother is receiving at Rock Creek since she moved in at the end of March! The team members are compassionate and caring. Recently we learned that a couple of the team members specifically (Karrisa and Kanisha) went above and beyond in caring for my mother who has dementia and frequently is non-compliant with and resists cares. On a day not normally scheduled for specific cares, my mother decided she suddenly wanted and requested assistance. Karissa, cheerfully dropped everything and rearranged her day to immediately assist. Additionally, Kanisha has been very creative in how to approach my mother to make her feel more comfortable and open to cares. My mother, originally from Germany, still has a thick German accent which Kanisha picked up on. Kanisha spent some time to do some research and learn some words in German. She then approached my mother with her newly-learned words which I am sure was heartwarming to my mother. My mother was initially very resistant to moving into an assisted living setting, but now continuously tells us how much she likes Rock Creek and how friendly everyone is to her. My family has been very touched by the patience and kindness shown to my mother by the entire team as she has adjusted to her new home at Rock Creek.

July 2025

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Becky Taylor

Mom has been at Rock Creek for a month now, and we are so happy she moved there, and so is she. The staff has been wonderful, encouraging, and they are always so helpful. She has made new friends, loves the food, and everything she has experienced here so far. Thank you so much for making this transition such an easy one.

May 2025

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Mary Clark

My Mom recently moved to Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny. At first the move was tough but once she was acclimated to Rock Creek she is enjoying every minute of it. Rock Creek keeps my mom very active through her mind & body with all their activities. It seems they always have something going on: singing, playing drums on exercise balls, playing their form of: beach ball, sock hop. Creating art. Having young children visit and do activities with them. Outings on a bus. Having a dinner menu to pick from like a restaurant. The list could go on and on. I haven't been there yet myself as I live out of State. But many family members have gone and all are impressed. I will be there soon beginning of June 2025. Also, I found this place through a place called mom. They were very helpful with the process.

May 2025

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Jen Miranda

Amazing bunch of staff here who really love their job and the residents. It’s clean, there’s always something fun to do, and the food is great! A wonderful place for your family to live

May 2025

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Bill Yount

Great place for our mom.

April 2025

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Shari Turner

I can't say enough wonderful things about Rock Creek Senior Living! We were apprehensive about moving my mother-in-law, who had been diagnosed with dementia, from her own home to a senior living setting. She was not open to the idea of moving from the familiarity of her home, but we knew she needed to be in an environment that provided more safety and social engagement. Holly, Tiffany and the rest of the team assured us she would adjust with time. Within 24 hours of moving my mother-in-law in to Rock Creek, we began to see her blossom! She is happy and content and we are relieved that she is in an environment that is so caring and nurturing. The smile is back on her face along with the sparkle in her eye. She so enjoys the activities led by Karin and her team. The move-in was smooth due to the caring team at Rock Creek. Special thanks to Jordan; Janet and Crystal and their entire care team; Molly and the kitchen team; and Robert and his environmental team for making her transition so seamless! We are additionally grateful to Hannah for the dementia caregiver information and assistance she provided to us prior to move-in.

March 2025

Orlan Rustan

I am not a person who writes reviews or does surveys however I am taking the time to comment on Rock Creek. My mother Rosetta was one who never wanted to go into assisted living instead she wanted to stay with one of her 3 sons. When she visited Rock Creek to see a friend, she was pretty impressed with everyone. When it became clear that Rosetta could not be left at home we know she needed someone around 24/7. Rock Creek was her first choice. After being there about a year her health declined as she was 96 years old. That was when she told me she was where she needed to be. Many of the others always were asking "When can I go home". Rosetta never asked as she knew she was home and where she needed to be. She loved the staff and the girls she had meals with. If you are looking for a place for your mom Rock Creek is a place she would call home to.

December 2024

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dwatson8486

We chose Rock Creek Senior Living for our mother who has dementia. Best decision we made! The staff is wonderful, caring and so compassionate. Jordan at the front desk, greats you with such a wonderful smile and so welcoming and caring. He is so helpful and makes sure all your questions are answered. From the front desk, cooks, waitresses, nurses aids, everyone is amazing! My mom is so happy and she talks about the staff as family! It’s so nice to see her smiling and involved in activities again! Thank you for caring for our mom! She deserves the best and we found it!

November 2024

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Brad Ogden

October 2024

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Alex M.

Rock Creek Senior Living is a beautiful facility. It is obvious that the caregivers here take pride in their jobs. Hannah, the assistant director has been extremely helpful and is always willing to lend a helping hand.

October 2024

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Kevin Paulsen

Phenomenal place for my grandma. Excellent communication and care!!

October 2024

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Tom

I always enjoy visiting Rock Creek. The facilities, staff and residents are great.

September 2024

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James Renoe

September 2024

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Deb Nichols

Room are small. Not much to offer

September 2024

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Gloria Brott

My friend and I took a tour of Rock Creek. It is a fantastic place for retirement. Three meals a day and a Chef on staff.

June 2024

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Art & Sharon Hitz

The facility was bright and cheery. The courtyard looked to be a great place so residents can get outside .

May 2024

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Julie Kraling

Ashley Zinnel did a wonderful job of explaining everything and making my mom feel welcome during a tour of the facility.

May 2024

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Krista Hutson

May 2024

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Addie D

Rock Creek is an amazing facility! Great experiences with staff. Hannah is extremely caring with residents and helpful to family

March 2024

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Steve Talbert

November 2023

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Licia Pettit

Assisted Memory Care at Rock Creek is a very comfortable and homey environment. They have fun events planned for residents, including bus trips around town, live music, visits from daycare children, arts and crafts, and celebrations with tasty treats. The staff members are very caring and respectful to the residents. Dignity is always at the forefront of every conversation, every decision, and every action with residents and family members. Someone from my family is there visiting our loved one every day, and the staff treats us very well. We have full and constant access to our loved one. If your loved one needs Memory Care, go visit Rock Creek.

September 2023

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Diane Brown

Ashley was so informative and helpful giving us information in the search for a place our parents eventually. The place was beautiful . Her calm demeanor and honesty really helped us in navigating this new world for us and our family.

August 2023

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Maryellen Pettepier

The staff is incredible. My loved one has been at other facilities and Rock Creek is far and away the best place for my loved one. I know she is cared for by a team of expert nurses and a staff of amazing people care for her individual needs on a daily basis. My mind is at ease when I'm away. Don't be turned off my the institutional feel of the inside, it really is an amazing, comfy, home for your loved one.

July 2023

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Mikayla Wilson

July 2023

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Andrea Holst

My daughter and I met with Ashley Zinnel regarding placement for my 78 year old mother. I want to be transparently honest when I say that I've never met a more outgoing, caring, and professionally compassionate person than Ashley Zinnel. We spent almost two hours touring the Ankeny facility. If you want the highest quality care possible, while you or your loved one lives in an immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, community based environment with wonderfully sweet residents, and competently trained staff, please make sure Rock Creek is first on your list! They are not about the money and it was obvious when I spoke with several of the residents that they love living there! A resident committee is in place to see that activities the residents want or after interested in go on the monthly calendar of activities, along with the help of an outstanding sweet and energetic activies coordinator. After our tour I was unsure of my mother's medical status since she was in the hospital at the time of my tour. Therefore, Ashely was super about touching base with me every couple of days. Ashley is such a ray of sunshine, she's sweet, caring, compassionate, and so genuinely concerned about what was happening with my mom and how I was coping with things. She has gone well above and beyond trying to do anything and everything possible to help my mom and make Rock Creek her new home. I could not have been more impressed with this place and their staff, which included their medical team. If you're looking for a place where your mom or dad can be cared for, treated with dignity, and respect Rock Creek is the place to go! This is a true 5 star facility in every way!

April 2023

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Kathy E. Esch

Nice staff. Beautiful facility.

February 2023

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Betsy Baker

June 2021

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Nancy Shakespeare

Cheyenne Norem is very knowledgeable and will take great care in helping to answer any of your concerns.

June 2021

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Patrick Norem

June 2021

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Jenna Dille

Great staff!

June 2021

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Ronald Pflughaupt

June 2021

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jake gaffney

June 2021

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Tyler Gladden

June 2021

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Keely Kinsella

June 2021

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Margaret Mason

June 2021

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Marla Norem

June 2021

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rachel norem

June 2021

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Austin Neighbor

June 2021

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Family Kinsella

Staff is amazing!

June 2021

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Barbra B

June 2021

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Kennedy Gaffney

June 2021

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Kennedy Salow

March 2021

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Sarah Walters

Loving staff. They treat my mother like family. Very attentive. The memory care director Cheyenne is extremely thoughtful and caring. The best we have experience in years. She is angel! Sends weekly updates and keeps my mom engaged and active. We have tried other facilities and this is the best in the area.

February 2019

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Cassidy R

January 2019

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Amy

Great care and very pleasant staff! Very personal and deep devotion to residents. My family has been here since they opened. Joey and Scott are the best! I HIGHLY recommend Journey!

September 2017

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Yazmin Marin

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Community Details

Rock Creek Amenities and Services

Amenities

  • Devotional Services Offsite
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meals Provided
  • Beautician Onsite
  • Activities Offsite
  • Activities Onsite
  • Indoor Common Areas

Services

  • Diverse services

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(800) 755-1458

Rock Creek Housing and Staff

Staff

  • Trained Staff

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