The Bridges at Ankeny

04/06/2026

Rain or shine, our residents always find joy in the little things—like shopping at their favorite store!👛

04/02/2026

Today we are excited to welcome a new entertainer to our facility, Craig S.! He has a true passion for old country music and puts his own unique spin on every performance. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed listening to him sing and share his stories—he brought such great energy and joy to everyone here.

04/02/2026

Our residents absolutely loved their new Easter decorations! 🌷🐰 It’s always so special to see their smiles and joy during the season. 💛
Thank you again, Neptune Cremation Service, for your kindness and support—it truly means so much to us!

04/02/2026

Happy Belated Birthday, Pam! 🎉 Thank you for everything you do—you’re truly appreciated more than you know.

03/23/2026

Attention families and friends of The Bridges:
Our phone lines and fax are temporarily unavailable. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause. If you need to reach us regarding an important matter, please email your loved one’s social worker directly. Thank you for your patience and understanding! We hope to have them back up and running quickly!

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03/23/2026

Picture overload! 📸☀️

We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend! From meaningful devotions, to celebrating M&M’s 75th birthday, to soaking up the sunshine for the first of many times this spring and summer—there was something for everyone to enjoy. 🌷🍫

Smiles, laughter, and sweet moments made it one to remember!

03/23/2026

Easter = Spring! 🌸🐣

Look at this super cute Easter tree one of our nurses decorated for our residents to enjoy! It’s the perfect touch of color and cheer to brighten everyone’s day. 💛🌷

03/19/2026

The residents were so happy to be back together—and what better way to celebrate than baking! 🍫
A few ladies made layered chocolate caramel bars, filling the halls with a delicious aroma. They were so proud of their treats and enjoyed a little spoonful of leftover caramel to celebrate! 😊

03/17/2026

We had a fun surprise volunteer all the way from Texas stop by to help out with bingo! 🤠🎉
Our residents loved the extra company and energy, and it made the game even more special. Thank you for bringing smiles, laughter, and a little Texas charm to our day! ❤️

03/12/2026

Even with the respiratory crud going around, the fun never stops around here! 😊
Our residents are still finding ways to laugh, play, and enjoy time together. The nursing staff even joined in on the fun, making it extra special with lots of laughs and friendly competition!
We love seeing everyone having such a great time and making the most of each day. 💛

03/12/2026

A few of our ladies had a great time enjoying a game of Left Right Center today! 🎲

03/12/2026

A big thank you to Suncrest Suncrest Home Health & Hospice - West Des Moines, Iowa and Neptune Cremation Service for this fun box of Easter decorations for our residents! 🐣🌷