Mill-Pond Senior Living
Nursing Home Facility
1201 Se Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021
Complete with walkways and waterfalls, Mill Pond is situated on five acres south of First Street, just off of Delaware Avenue.
Operated by Presbyterian Homes and Services, which runs 33 communities in our directory.
With 46 beds, Mill-Pond Senior Living is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Polk County average about 82 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Polk County average about 2.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Polk County average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Mill-Pond Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Religious affiliation Presbyterian
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.6
- Annual staff turnover 37%
- Last health inspection March 2026