Independent Living
Home without the hassles.
Security for the future.
Freedom to live as you please, amenities that offer a fulfilling lifestyle –
that’s independent living in any of our six communities:
Explore our independent living communities
Prairie Wind
5313 Caraway Ln
75 apartments in a three-story building on south campus that opens in spring 2017, attached to the Jorgensen Plaza for Well-Being with restaurant, convenience store, concert and event space, weekly worship service, pool and indoor walking track.
Windridge
5311 Hyacinth Dr
Move-in ready!
70 apartments on our south campus. A short walk from Jorgensen Plaza, prairie plantings, physician offices and viking plaza shopping and more.
Windcove
5300 S. Main St.
70 apartments on our south campus. Beautiful pond out front, prairie plantings, physician offices and viking plaza shopping and more.
Windermere and Windgrace
5018 and 5118 South Main St.
33 and 34 apartments each on our south Cedar Falls campus across from the historic Rownd Barn. Check out a recent renovation in Windermere!
Learn more about Windermere or Windgrace
Villas & Townhomes
Our active living villas and townhomes provide you with a close-knit community of like-minded individuals. It offers security for the future while enjoying the best today has to offer.
We’re building new Villas!
Get in touch with us for more info.
Which community is right for you?
| Windgrace | Windermere | Windcove | Windridge | Prairie Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address | 5118 S. Main St | 5018 S. Main St | 5300 S. Main St | 5311 Hyacinth Dr | 5313 Caraway Ln |
| Apartments | 33 | 34 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| Bathrooms | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 2 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 |
| Sq ft | 635 - 1,083 | 650 - 1,100 | 950 - 1,450 | 1,080 - 1,420 | 1,080 - 1,450 |
| Connected to Jorgensen Plaza |  |
Amenities
Our independent living communities have a lot to offer. Costs Include:
Housekeeping
Laundering Sheets and Towels
Maintenance Calls
Continental Breakfast
Dining Dollars for evening meals
Your monthly fee covers:
Utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer, garbage, expanded basic cable from CFU)
Evening meals and continental breakfasts
Housekeeping every other week
Laundering of towels and bedding
24-hour building security system
Personal emergency response pendant
Scheduled transportation
Events and activities
Mowing and landscaping
Snow removal
Interior and exterior maintenance
Interior maintenance checks if you are away
Activities Include
phishing
Fishing
casino
Card Games
footprint
Walks
kayaking
Day Trips
sports_baseball
Sporting events
volunteer_activism
Volunteer Opportunities
Questions? Answers.
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You are always welcome to do so in your home. Additionally, libraries, lounges and private dining rooms are available for resident use on a first-come, first-served reservation basis. Some include kitchens for meal preparation. You can also access catering from our dining services staff.
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Western Home Communities insures the physical structures and common spaces (dining rooms, libraries, lounges, etc.) of the five retirement communities. Residents should purchase a renter’s insurance policy, typically about $125 per year, for furniture and personal belongings.
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You will pay property tax on your home. You may claim a homestead credit and, if applicable, a military service credit on your taxes. Also, property taxes are deductible for those who itemize.
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Yes. It does not include a refund or prepaid health days. Please ask for additional information about this and other financing options.
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Western Home Communities’ professional and experienced marketing employees remarket all of our properties at no additional cost to you. This protects the value of your home and your investment.
Jorgensen Plaza for Well-Being
Have fun and feel your best at Jorgensen Plaza for Well-being! This innovative space supports your fulfilling lifestyle with great dining, shopping, socializing, wellness and aquatic center, and a modern salon + spa.
5307 Caraway Ln
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Life at Western Home Communities
