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Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322

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9.5
Review score
64 reviews
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9.5
Review score
64 reviews
  • 5 star
    58%
  • 4 star
    31%
  • 3 star
    9%
  • 2 star
    0%
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Linda V

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Friendly Staff and Plenty of Activities

The staff here are friendly and easy to talk to. They assist and get things done in a timely manner. There are plenty of activities to choose from. We get out to do a few outings a month. Since remodel it is nice in here and feels more open.

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Holiday Illahee Hills

Located in the charming, peaceful suburb of Urbandale, Iowa, is Holiday Illahee Hills, where they offer chef-inspired meals, private apartment homes, and independent living services. This two-story community is located just a few miles from Saylorville Lake and multiple public parks. Residents can spend their days exploring local walking trails, fishing at the nearby lakes and ponds, or hitting the putting greens at a nearby golf course.

Holiday Illahee Hills features manicured lawns and landscaped gardens, creating a picturesque atmosphere that helps put residents at ease. Spacious, thoughtfully designed common areas are scattered throughout the community, providing you with plenty of spaces to visit with your loved ones.

Great Place to Work Institute has even honored Holiday Illahee Hills with certification as a Great Place to Work® for their 2022-2023 awards.

Community Services and Amenities

At Holiday Illahee Hills, dedicated associates provide thoughtful services, including housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. Nutritious, well-balanced meals are prepared fresh daily and are served inside the classy, restaurant-style dining hall. Large windows line the walls, filling the room with an abundance of natural light.

A wide range of on-site amenities are available for residents to use as they please, and recreational, educational, and social activities...

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living

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for Holiday Illahee Hills

9.5 out of 10
Review Score64 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Holiday Illahee Hills with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday Illahee Hills has 64 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/2/25

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Linda V

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 2, 2025

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

Friendly Staff and Plenty of Activities

The staff here are friendly and easy to talk to. They assist and get things done in a timely manner. There are plenty of activities to choose from. We get out to do a few outings a month. Since remodel it is nice in here and feels more open.

Michael Sydnor

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 30, 2025

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

Hospitable.

The staff is pleasant, there are a few interesting residents, and there are plenty of activities. The food is frequently quite good, but the meat can be tough. The enchiladas are tasty, the deserts are often decadent, and the servers are entertaining. They do repeat the same food items too frequently. My housekeeper is thorough and quick and has an excellent personality. The laundry is usually available when you need it.

Barbara G

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 24, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

3 Years and counting

I moved here from Fort Dodge and love it. The Chef and staff have made me feel at home. Everyone is so nice and the activities keep me busy and they are fun. They have a fitness center and take us shopping and to Doctors appointments.

Sue S

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 22, 2025

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

New senior living customer.

In looking for a place for myself, I began with the idea of getting out of a full house with staircases to my bedroom and one down to the laundry room. In addition I was negotiating significant stairs into my front door. Finally I came to the realization that it wasn’t necessary to do that anymore. In looking into senior living facilities, I came across the “a place for mom “ org that took the time to show me a variety of facilities with a wide range of amenities and was able to identify Illahee Hills as the one that fit my needs nicely. Through tours and interviews I found a nice and comfortable fit for my dog and myself.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 27, 2025

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

Happy with the choice and value provided

Quality of care was a little bit of an eye opener. Probably good for the price, but there is no "care". They are not allowed to help someone up that has fallen, just call an ambulance. I think the place fills a needed niche. It is more affordable than most options in the metro. However, it is more of an independent living with some services. People are friendly enough and helpful.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 24, 2024

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

Review for Holiday Illahee Hills

For us the location is right in center of family and friends. Meals are served 7 days. The place is just newly remodeled. They take pride in how they present Illahee Hills.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 9, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Staff
4.0

Holiday Illahee Hills review

Supposed to get light housekeeping weekly. It has been 4 weeks since ours has been cleaned. The GM would get a 0 in terms of friendliness of staff, but everyone else receives a 4. At the moment, we would not recommend Holiday Illahee Hills to others

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 30, 2024

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

I have lived at Illahee for 1 year and I am pleased to call them home

I have lived Illahee for a year. It is a small community. 85 residents. Because of the smallness we are more like a neighborhood. We know and look after each other. We have lots of varied activities and a bus for field trips, grocery rums, dr. appointments. Lots of Holiday parties. Excellent cooks. 3 meals a day, Our general and assistance, Mangers are the BEST! We have a PT and OT in house. Laundry and beauty shop too. Living at Illahee is a great independent living home!

Ron L

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 19, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

Love it!!!

great food, nice people, clean facility. Well maintained outdoor areas, paths around building with sights of trees and wildlife. Activities are great and I was able to start one that I wanted to start.

Michael C

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

nice place

My parents really enjoy living here. their food is made for them and they don't have to clean it up. The activities and groups allow them to get the much needed companionship when they want it. It also gives them a reason to get out of their apartment.

Eileen

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

Wonderful Place

I enjoy the great people and friendships I have made here. The food is great and the activities are great. I especially enjoy getting to play on the Illahee Hills Eagles Beanbag baseaball team. We get to travel and play against other facilities in the area.

Allen Wayne Blue

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 17, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Boring

No activities that interest me. It seem like everyone is handicapped and in wheelchairs or walkers. Many have limited intellefctual capabilities and can't carry on a decent conversation. The people don"t seem friendly. The rooms are small and feel very restrictive. I do like the food and having it cooked for me.

Kristine

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
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

Recommended

The staff at Holiday Illahee Hills is absolutely awesome, I wanted to live there so I could hang out with them all day. The housekeeping is great. There is therapy on site, it is really pricey but Illahee doesn't make those prices. They have a great dining area and food, it felt like a restaurant. I would 10/10 recommend this facility to others.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 30, 2024

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

Family Overall great experience

The staff are very kind and pay attention to him when he goes to meals & activities! The food is good portions & mostly all good. The lettuce salads are very good. It would be nice to have cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, and hot turkey and roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy also served. After being here 11 months, the rent is going up [fee removed] , however understand with the costs of food & remodeling. Dad & I are very happy with his last year living here.

Julie E

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 27, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

Love IIIahee Hills!

We have had an excellent experience placing my mom here. The property manager is great - he gave us the initial tour, answered all our questions, and shared the great promotion they had going on . We went back the next day and signed the papers and moved her in the following day . It’s a friendly community that looks out for one another and welcomes new residents .

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 17, 2024

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

Would recommend

Before [name removed] moved in I had to completely clean the kitchen area, including washing inside the cabinets. There were pieces of dog or cat food left in 1 of the drawers and leftover loose pieces of food in the cabinet. The handle at the kitchen sink is very hard to use. I thought Housekeeping would be cleaning a little better weekly. Otherwise [name removed] seems to like it there. And has made friends, and likes the staff there.

Desland V

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
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

5 stars

The staff at Illahee Hills are great with the Seniors and they really care. The main reason we chose this facility over others we saw was because of the value for the money. It is worth the money and brings me mental peace having my dad here.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 8, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
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

Beautiful Community with Caring People

The people were very helpful, accommodating and gave us immediate options when placing our mother. The rates, activities and meal plans allow her to thrive. Also they partner with a home health aide services that allows us to pay and for additional services that she needs. It makes us feel good that she is in a safe place

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
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

Exceeded Expectations

The friendliness of the staff as well as the activities gets a 5+. We love living here. It's a cruise ship on land. ?? Seriously, it's exceeded every expectation for what I was looking for for my husband. Because it's Independent Living with Services, I decided this could be 'our' place. It's just great! I thank you for sending me to Illahee.

Heather

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 26, 2023

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

Yearly Comments- 1 Year Anniversary

My mama feels like a valued member of the community. Repairs and upgrades are met quickly. Place is very homelike with furnitire and paintings in the hallways. I like the safety and security, while remaining independent. The staff and residents have become familiy.

Holiday Illahee Hills

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