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Edencrest at The Legacy

2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211

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7.5
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9 reviews
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7.5
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9 reviews
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  • 3 star
    11%
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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Edencrest at The Legacy

There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan menus taking the residence age and abilities to eat what they cook. Most things are fried and coated. I have personally eaten there and it was overcooked and cold. They have removed the salad bar so no other choice. I feel they at least need to always have fresh fruits available and yogurts. Casseroles and foods that are more easily digested.

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Edencrest at The Legacy

Among the low, rolling hills and vibrant, green spaces of Norwalk, Iowa sits our warm and welcoming community. Lake Colchester is less than a mile from our door, offering the perfect setting for a reflective stroll, while nearby shopping and dining options keeps life convenient and carefree. Our community offers a continuum of care with assisted living, memory care, and short-term, respite care services. While preserving the dignity and independence of all residents, we provide a safe, secure and comfortable lifestyle.

Community Amenities and Services

Our Red Carpet hospitality programming offers a variety of ways for residents to find joy in each day. From senior-focused fitness classes to off-site field trips, you’ll find a lot to smile about here. Our well-trained staff provides an array of services, with the well-being of every resident in mind. We provide five-star daily dining at our Newton’s Own “Slow Food” restaurant, as well as a schedule of social, educational, and spiritual activities.

We have a passion to foster a community that is enriched with continual access to wellness and fun. Outdoor common areas are designed with accessibility, flow, and movement in mind, so as to remain accessible to all residents. There is also a patio garden...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Edencrest at The Legacy

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7.5 out of 10
Review Score9 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.3

A Place for Mom has scored Edencrest at The Legacy with 7.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Edencrest at The Legacy has 9 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/6/25

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LB

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Good Experiences

The staff in the memory care unit was wonderful! I would highly recommend!!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 18, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
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Staffing shortage

The lack of staffing has been an issue for the past couple of months. My mom now is on hospice there at the facility, which does the majority of the care for her. I know all healthcare is that a shortage for workers. They do the best I can. It's a great facility, but I believe all facilities right now are suffering from lack of staff. If my mom wasn't on hospice now we would probably have to move her.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 31, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Edencrest at The Legacy

There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan menus taking the residence age and abilities to eat what they cook. Most things are fried and coated. I have personally eaten there and it was overcooked and cold. They have removed the salad bar so no other choice. I feel they at least need to always have fresh fruits available and yogurts. Casseroles and foods that are more easily digested.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 24, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

A long way to go from my families view..

Forced to take meds and put on wander guard device. The washing machines had 6 inch wide greasy ring around the top of the tub. Most staff members were friendly and pleasant but a few were a bit cold and overly forceful. Care providers were mostly decent but a few didn't understand that the patient has a right to refuse medication. Meals were very elementary school like with an over abundance of pork meals and lunch meat sandwiches. The activities were very simple but included a lot of live music which saves the category. Way too expensive for the value received, I cooked 95% of our meals, we had to take our laundry to Laundromat as I had 7 new shirts permanently stained by the staff's laundering skills.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 4, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Would recommend, Great Staff

When Mom was there, the staff was awesome. They did a fantastic job. The staffing has changed since then, so I can't say now. But I would say to check them out. It seemed like she was home. Her dementia escalated quickly, so she was only there for a month, but [names removed] were like family.

Joyce G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 13, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Would recommend

Edencrest at The Legacy gets 5 stars in all categories. What sticks out the most about the facility is the caring staff who communicate with the residents and their families. I have many friends and extended family members who are here. I would highly recommend them.

Wanda B

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 9, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.5
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Feels like family

We chose Edencrest at The Legacy because the director made us a part of the family rate second that we walked in for our tour. All of the residents and staff were very friendly and welcoming. When we walked into the memory care unit there was a lady who was asking some questions and she just included her in our tour and she was talking to us both and answering all of our questions. You just get a good feeling the second you walk in. During the tour you could tell money was not what motivating her, she really truly cared. We would definitely recommend The Legacy to others looking.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 10, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Good experience

We chose Edencrest because my father wanted a smaller facility to be in. We had one of the smallest apartment sizes that they offer, but they have various sizes to choose from. With covid everything was limited but overall I would recommend to others looking

Becky

Memory Care

June 17, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0

I nice place.

The location is good. Edencrest has a good reputation. My husband was there for respite care. He liked the food. I thought the staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend Edencrest to friends and family.

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