Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
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- Care type
- Assisted Living
- Room types
- One-Bedroom Apartment, Private Room, Semi-Private Room, Studio Apartment
- Resident rating
- 4.3 of 5 (7 reviews)
- Amenities listed
- 32
About Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, founded in 1939, serves nearly 300 residents across independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Located in Johnston, the campus is within walking distance of Village Square Mall, banking, pharmacies, and restaurants. Independent living residents manage their own households with access to dining, activities, and on-site services.
Assisted living provides support with bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management while residents maintain their own apartments. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services are available for those requiring medical care or short-term recovery. The center also offers respite care for temporary stays. Staff work with families to coordinate care across all service levels.
It offers assisted living communities, heritage senior living, independent living facilities, sunrise senior living, memory care units, brookdale senior living, continuing care retirement communities, and atria senior living. Residents have access to 32 listed amenities and services spanning accommodations, dining options, healthcare services, recreational activities, safety and security, social engagement, transportation services, and wellness programs. Across 7 resident and family reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Living options
- Assisted Living Communities
- Heritage Senior Living
- Independent Living Facilities
- Sunrise Senior Living
- Memory Care Units
- Brookdale Senior Living
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Atria Senior Living
Pricing at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
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Amenities & services
Accommodations
- Private and shared rooms
- Accessible facilities
- Housekeeping services
- Laundry services
Dining Options
- Nutritious meal plans
- Café and bistro
- Private dining room
- Dietary accommodations
Healthcare Services
- 24-hour nursing care
- Medication management
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
Recreational Activities
- Fitness classes
- Arts and crafts
- Game nights
- Outdoor excursions
Safety and Security
- Emergency call system
- Secure entry points
- Regular safety drills
- Staff on-site 24/7
Social Engagement
- Community events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Book clubs
- Movie nights
Transportation Services
- Scheduled outings
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Shuttle services
- Public transport access
Wellness Programs
- Health screenings
- Wellness workshops
- Mindfulness sessions
- Nutritional counseling
Location
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Reviews of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
4.3 out of 5 · Based on 7 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 529%
- 471%
- 30%
- 20%
- 10%
What families mention about Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
- Facility & rooms4 mentions · 4.0
“They have this pod level system wherein they have small groups of 10 rooms around a small dining area.”
- Meals & dining2 mentions · 4.0
“They have this pod level system wherein they have small groups of 10 rooms around a small dining area.”
- 5.0- justhoney34
They had a good activities program.
- 5.0- fairlight72
I find Martina Place very nice and accommodating.
- 4.0- greensoma79
Dining rooms and entry ways are focused for each \"neighborhood'.
- 4.0- easternfriend83
They have this pod level system wherein they have small groups of 10 rooms around a small dining area.
- 4.0- artfulhiker45
Her room is very clean.
- 4.0- artfulhoney33
The rooms are small, but they're adequate.
- 4.0- oceanbubble19
We have dealt directly with one staff member, she's apparently in-charge of bringing in people, and she was amazing.
How Bishop Drumm Retirement Center compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Bishop Drumm Retirement Center and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Drumm Retirement CenterThis page | Assisted Living | 4.3 | 7 | Johnston, IA |
| Mccauley Terrace | Assisted Living | 5.0 | 1 | Johnston, IA |
| Edencrest At Green Meadows | Assisted Living | 4.8 | 4 | Johnston, IA |
| Bickford Of Urbandale | Assisted Living | 4.3 | 15 | Urbandale, IA |
| Senior Suites Of Urbandale | Assisted Living | 4.3 | 3 | Urbandale, IA |
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