Edencrest at Tuscany

11/04/2025

There’s so much to be thankful for this month at Edencrest! 🧡
From fall crafts and cozy movie nights to Thanksgiving celebrations and community fun, our November calendar is packed with joy.
See what’s happening all month long — and join us as we celebrate the season together! 🍁

11/01/2025

October was full of Halloween spirit at at The Tuscany!🎃 We love getting out and about the Altoona community. Thanks for having us at your Trunk-or-Treat events, Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce + Mitchellville Elementary PTA!🍭🍬

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Edencrest at The Tuscany! We saw so many great costumes last night at our Monsters + Masterpieces event!🎃👻

Thank you to Elevate Nutrition -Altoona & ALL Property Services LLC for providing the candy for this fun event!

Wishing everyone has a fun and safe night trick or treating!🍭🍬

10/30/2025

There's still time to join us!

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Join us for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating throughout our community. Families are invited to wander the halls, collect sweet treats, and enjoy the festive fun.🎃👻🍭🍬

📆 Thursday, October 30th
🕕 5:00 - 7:00 PM

🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03R2D9G0

10/24/2025

🌟 Resident Spotlight: Meet Johnna Ekleberry! 🌟

We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Johnna, who joined us here at Edencrest at the Tuscany in 2022. After calling her previous home of over 60 years her own, Johnna made the big move, and she’s loving every minute of it! 😊

What she enjoys most? The friendly faces and the wide range of activities available every day! Her favorite? Beanbag Baseball—a fun way to stay active and make new friends! 🎯

Before making Edencrest her home, Johnna spent over 30 years driving a school bus, creating countless memories with generations of students. 🚍👩‍🏫

We’re so glad to have you as part of our community, Johnna! 🏡💙

10/21/2025

🌿 What Is the One Big Beautiful Bill, and What Does It Mean for Senior Living in Iowa?

You may have seen the headlines about the One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping new federal law passed this summer that’s reshaping senior living and long-term care across the country.

While the name might sound cheerful, this bill is stirring big conversations among Iowa care providers, families, and advocates, and its impact could be felt right here at home.

So… what’s actually inside the bill?
✅ New national staffing ratios
✅ Changes to Medicare & Medicaid reimbursements
✅ Expanded resident rights and compliance updates

But here’s the good news: Edencrest is ready. Our commitment to personalized, compassionate care remains as strong as ever. Our latest blog breaks it all down in plain language and explores what these changes mean for seniors, families, and caregivers in Central Iowa.

👉 Read the full post here: https://hubs.ly/Q03MB_Zv0

Because no matter what changes come our way, Edencrest will continue to lead with quality + dignity. 🌻

If you’ve been following national headlines in aging services, you may have heard about the One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in July 2025. While the name might sound cheerful, this sweeping piece of federal legislation has stirred strong reactions from leaders, advocates, and care providers acro...

10/20/2025

The CISEN Conference is almost here, just one week away! 🎉
We’re thrilled to be a sponsor again this year and can’t wait to connect with all the amazing professionals who make Central Iowa’s senior care network so strong.
Stop by the Edencrest booth to say hi, grab a treat, and learn how our communities help residents live and thrive. 🌿

10/16/2025

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Join us for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating throughout our community. Families are invited to wander the halls, collect sweet treats, and enjoy the festive fun.🎃👻🍭🍬

📆 Thursday, October 30th
🕕 5:00 - 7:00 PM

🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03NKm7W0

10/16/2025

Edencrest at Tuscany is proud to help bring Dr. Beth Nolan, Chief Public Health Officer for Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, to Central Iowa for a special dementia care training!🧠

Join us October 28 at West Des Moines Christian Church for hands-on strategies in communication and managing behaviors for families and professionals. Thanks to Senior Helpers - Central Iowa for putting on this incredibly important event!

Reserve your space today!🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03NJwk40

10/10/2025

Join us at Edencrest at The Tuscany for our October Movement + Wellness "No Tricks, Just Moves" class to keep you active and feeling your best!

📍1690 8th Street SE, Altoona, IA - Lower East entrance, right down the hill at Edencrest!
🗓️ Thursday, October 16th at 1:30 PM | Monthly Movement & Wellness Series: No Tricks, Just Moves

Hosted by Dr. Jonah Knous of Elevation Chiropractic this session is all about Making Movement Fun — learn safe ways to stay active, boost your energy, and explore the benefits of chiropractic care. Let’s kick off fall with motion and motivation!

https://hubs.ly/Q03MNGF90

10/09/2025

Join us next Thursday (one week from today!) at 9:30am in our Assisted Living (AL) Common Space for a special gathering to honor and connect with Veterans, retired firefighters, police officers, and first responders.🚨🚑👮

Enjoy coffee, treats, and fellowship as we come together to thank these heroes for their service and create a space for camaraderie and connection- both for our residents and members of the broader community.☕🥐
All are welcome to share a cup of coffee and some heartfelt gratitude.💚

https://hubs.ly/Q03MNJpx0 🔗

10/07/2025

We’re excited to unveil Highmark Senior Living's brand-new memory care experience: Joyful Reflections now exclusively at Edencrest! 🌼

This program is rooted in honoring the full life story of each resident—celebrating cherished memories while creating new joyful moments every day. Through personalized care, comforting routines, sensory engagement, and meaningful connection, Joyful Reflections is designed to bring purpose, dignity, and happiness to every step of the memory care journey.

More than care: it’s heart, connection, and community. 💛

Learn more about Joyful Reflections: https://hubs.ly/Q03MwtB60