Serving Ames Adults with a Life Care Promise
Life at Northcrest offers fulfilling, independent, worry-free living for older adults. Residents enjoy high-quality, hassle-free accommodations and amenities within an active and engaged community.
As the only community in Ames offering a true Life Care Promise backed by 60 years of experience, Northcrest guarantees you a home and our care for the rest of your life. When you join us in independent living, your place is secure through every stage of life.
Take a Peek Inside Life at Northcrest
Regular group outings and events, such as weekly fitness classes, book clubs, and theater trips, keep our community connected. Residents form deep friendships across our diverse group.
Learn About Our Community
Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living, health care or memory care, explore your possible future home at Northcrest. We have more than 15 floorplan options in a range of sizes and prices to meet your needs.
Get Better Acquainted With Our Organization
Northcrest is a locally owned nonprofit with 60 years of experience serving older adults in Ames. Our staff and leadership have earned Best of Story County Community’s Choice Awards recognition for 12 consecutive years:
- Best Retirement Community
- Best Assisted Living
- Best Customer Service
- Best Place to Work
- Best Employer
- Best Boss
Explore Our Comprehensive On-Site Care Options
Our community is designed for changing care needs. All levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, health center, and specialized memory care, are on one campus. If someone’s care needs change, they move to the appropriate level while staying in our community, with family and friends nearby.
Schedule a Tour and Info Session
Our tours are designed to help you understand more than just availability and floor plan options. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of all our living options and learn how our financial and care structure works. We’ll walk through independent living, assisted living, the health center, and memory care, and answer your questions about how the Life Care Promise actually protects you.
