Quick answers
- Is Meadows Assisted Living licensed?
- Meadows Assisted Living appears on the official license list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program”, license number S0084, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Meadows Assisted Living have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 60. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Meadows Assisted Living?
- 528 N Kelly St, Shell Rock, IA 50670, Butler County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Meadows Assisted Living?
- (319) 885-4341, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Waverly Health Center, Waverly (about 7.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Westside AL Suites8.7 mi · Clarksville, IA · capacity 24
- Parker Place Retirement10 mi · Parkersburg, IA · capacity 74
- Elm Springs AL Apts11 mi · Allison, IA · capacity 36
- Linden Place AL11 mi · Waverly, IA · capacity 60
- Bickford Cottage Cedar Falls12 mi · Cedar Falls, IA · capacity 74
- Bryhl Assisted Living12 mi · Cedar Falls, IA · capacity 84
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Waverly Health Center7.5 mi · Waverly, IA
- Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc13 mi · Cedar Falls, IA
- Allen Hospital18 mi · Waterloo, IA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program |
|---|---|
| License number | S0084 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 60 |
| Address | 528 N Kelly St, Shell Rock, IA 50670 |
| County | Butler |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (319) 885‑4341 |
| Licensing agency | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Iowa — Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances