Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,995/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Community profile
Prairie Hills at Independence
505 Enterprise Drive Southwest, Independence, IA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.111 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Prairie Hills at Independence
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,700/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 20261 Bedroom
Memory Care · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.
Studio$3,995 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveI Like It Real Well
I think it's a pretty nice place. We have exercises, and I like those. I like to be strong. I really like the BINGO, and we have church. The staff is pretty nice. I have been here seven years now, and it gives me a place to be with friends.
★★★★★
PositiveA Pleasant Place to be
I have lived here for two years and they have been good years. It is a nice place. This is an overall pleasant place to be. There are nice spaces like the game room to get together. They also do desserts right.
★★★★★
PositiveIts a good place to live
Usually I like the food most of the time. I appreciate the activities. People are friendly, helpful, trusting. I like the activities and the friendliness the most. This is a good place to live and its clean.
★★★★★
PositiveI Would Recommend
It is well set up for caring for people. They hace activities galore. The staff is really friendly, too. I have yet to meet anyone who is a grouch. I would recommend it to other people. I like it here.
★★★★★
PositiveBest Activities
I feel really safe here. It is really nice there physical therapy is here and I don't have to go out somewhere else. Everyone is very kind. I wish I could give activities here a ten! I love to play BINGO.
★★★★★
CriticalWent downhill fast
My mother has been a resident of PH since [date removed]. I have previously written a very favorable review. Unfortunately, I can no longer remain positive or recommend this facility. Prairie Hills has been sold to a different company. The new slogan seems to be "Pay more for Less". I accidentally walked in a meeting today where the administrator told the residents who were complaining about horrid meals "Just because we stay in our offices doesn't mean we don't care." The overall quality of care has rapidly declin…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Discovery Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 21, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Low / No Sodium
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Special Dining Programs
- No Sugar
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Incontinence Care
Services & convenience
- Covered Parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
Activities & engagement
- Wine Tasting
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Holiday Parties
- Wii Bowling
- Live Well Programs
- Happy Hour
- Bible Study Group
- Activities Off-site
- Men's Club
- Activities On-site
- Light Therapy Programs
- Walking Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Intergenerational Programs
- Christian Services
- Other Religious Services
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Protestant Services
- Forever Fit
- Sensory-based Programs
- Karaoke
- Stretching Classes
- Trivia Games
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Live Musical Performances
- Gardening Club
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Catholic Services
- Art Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Cooking Classes
- Dances
Outdoor spaces
- Meeting Room
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Indoor Common Areas
- Library
- Barber Shop
- TV Lounge
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Atrium
- Central Fireplace
- Fitness Center
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Game Room
- Billiards Lounge
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Garden View
- Air Conditioned
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Ground Floor Units
- Kitchenette
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Handicap Accessible
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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