Our Community
Your Door to Fulfilling Days
Imagine home: a beautiful place where days start and end, friends and family gather, and bodies rest and rejuvenate. This is more than walls and floors and a roof. A home is where memories are made and lives are lived. This is your foundation for stepping off into fulfilling days ahead. At Northcrest in Ames, Iowa, within our thoughtfully designed 27-acre campus of townhomes and apartments, our residents’ lives here are truly well-lived.
Maintenance-free living. Independence with support when and where you need it. A vibrant neighborhood all around. Northcrest is your community for life.
Independent Living —
Designed for and by You
From Independent and Assisted Living to the Health Center and Heartwood House, every aspect of the Northcrest campus has been engineered to support all spectrums of life for those 62 and beyond. Our community exudes a welcoming, small-town charm with a regular schedule of exciting events and activities. Each residence offers distinct layouts and architectural elements, and every resident makes their home their own. And everyone enjoys the added benefits of comfort, security and maintenance-free living.
With a variety of spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes, many with fireplaces and finished lower levels, you can choose the home that best fits your lifestyle. Each offers the comfort, beauty and flexibility to support how you want to live.
A Vision for a Better Future Realized
Northcrest was founded more than 60 years ago by a group of forward-thinking Story County locals with one goal in mind: to help people live richer, fuller lives in retirement. Today, we continue to deliver on that vision with:
- Local ownership and decades of trusted operation
- High-quality residence options
- A close-knit, neighborly atmosphere
- Opportunities for social connection, personal growth and lifelong wellness
- The Life Care Promise supporting all stages of living
Whether you’re mingling with new friends, discovering new passions or simply enjoying the peace of your private home, Northcrest supports your independent lifestyle — and can provide more care if and when you need it.
Independence Now.
Confident for the Road Ahead.
The Northcrest Life Care Promise sets us apart, offering financial protection and long-term peace of mind. When you move into Northcrest through independent living, we commit to supporting you for life, including future health care.
If you ever require a permanent move to our on-site Health Center, you’ll pay the same monthly rate as you did in your independent home. It’s stability, simplicity and security, all in one community.
Discover Your Northcrest Lifestyle
Northcrest offers the space, services and spirit to help you thrive. More than a retirement community, Northcrest is where you can:
- Build lasting friendships
- Nurture your well-being
- Explore your interests
- Redefine what retirement means to you
Schedule a Tour — and Discover the Life That Awaits
Visit Northcrest to explore our living options, meet future neighbors and experience firsthand how this can be the most rewarding chapter of your life.