--- title: Getting Started with Senior Living at WesleyLife description: Our mission is to help seniors maintain their dignity and independence where they wish to call home. We are here to assist you and your family's decision. --- # Getting Started with Senior Living At WesleyLife, we believe the second half of life can be the best half. [![See Our Frequently Asked Questions](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9019559/b9c3f05e-5ba7-4650-8abe-96f1b64d6c94.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9019559/b9c3f05e-5ba7-4650-8abe-96f1b64d6c94) ![Woman smiling](https://www.wesleylife.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Woman%20smiling-1.jpg?width=675&name=Woman%20smiling-1.jpg) ## Make the Most of a Life Well Lived Considering a move to a senior living community? At WesleyLife, we understand the thought process, questions, hesitations and confusion that can sometimes surround a decision to take that leap. We’ve been working with older adults and their families for decades and can assure you there is not a question we haven’t been asked or a situation we haven’t encountered. Because our mission is solidly based on a desire to help seniors maintain their dignity and independence wherever they wish to call home (whether that is in one of our communities or in their own home), we are uniquely qualified to assist in the journey as you and your family decide what’s next for you and what’s BEST for you. [Why WesleyLife? Glad you asked](https://www.wesleylife.org/about) ![Couple smiling while drinking wine](https://www.wesleylife.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple%20smiling%20while%20drinking%20wine-1.jpg?width=675&name=Couple%20smiling%20while%20drinking%20wine-1.jpg) ## Our Breadth of Service is Unmatched Built on decades of experience and excellence in Iowa, WesleyLife’s family of senior communities and aging services foster well-being. And, unlike any other organization in the region, WesleyLife carries out this mission within our senior living communities OR inside your own home. ![Man and Woman looking at a book](https://www.wesleylife.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Man%20and%20Woman%20looking%20at%20a%20book%20-1.jpg?width=675&name=Man%20and%20Woman%20looking%20at%20a%20book%20-1.jpg) ## Why a Continuum Matters A continuum of care refers to an increasing level of health care services you or your loved one may need as you age. Because WesleyLife Communities for Healthy Living offer lifestyles across this continuum—independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care and even short-term rehabilitation—you are assured of support, assistance or care as you age. [Learn more about what a continuum of care means](https://wesleylife-9019559.hs-sites.com/blog/so-whats-a-continuum-of-care-anyway) ![Young Boy on Older Mans Back](https://www.wesleylife.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20Boy%20on%20Older%20Mans%20Back-1.jpg?width=675&name=Young%20Boy%20on%20Older%20Mans%20Back-1.jpg) ## Understanding the Finances of Senior Living If you’re considering a move to a senior living community, you may wonder whether you can afford it. Don’t assume you cannot. At WesleyLife Communities for Healthy Living, we have a variety of living options to suit every lifestyle and financial situation. Our professional team members are adept at working with families to determine the best way to maximize your retirement savings and preserve your nest egg.[mailto:wphillips@wesleylife.org](mailto:wphillips@wesleylife.org) [Speak with us about cost](mailto:wphillips@wesleylife.org) ![Couple Slow Dancing](https://www.wesleylife.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple%20Slow%20Dancing-1.jpg?width=675&name=Couple%20Slow%20Dancing-1.jpg) ## Experience WesleyLife Before You Make Your Move Touring a community is the best way to experience the personality and flavor of the campus and its residents. You’ll be able to see an apartment or two, check out our communal spaces and even stay for a meal! [Care for a Tour?](https://www.wesleylife.org/contact-us) [## Want More Information? We’ll Be in Touch! ](https://www.wesleylife.org/contact-us) ![Our Mission](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/Heart%20with%20Cross%20inside%20hands%20icon.svg) ### Our Mission Guided by Christian compassion, we support the independence, health and well-being of older adults wherever they call home. ![Our Focus](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/Our%20Focus%20Eye%20Icon.svg) ### Our Focus Well-being is foundational to everything we do in our communities and in our At Home service offerings. We strive to help seniors live vibrant lives of dignity. ![Our Inclusivity](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/three%20hands%20icon.svg) ### Our Inclusivity Wherever you choose to call home – be it in a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living or in your own home – we are passionately committed to providing you with quality options. ![Our History](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/Two%20people%20holding%20heart%20icon.svg) ### Our History Our heritage of service, care and excellence has laid a strong foundation for every program, offering and service we provide. ![Our Reputation](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/human%20with%203%20stars%20icon.svg) ### Our Reputation We have a long-standing presence in Iowa, and it shows in the generations of families we have served and the team members who have grown up knowing WesleyLife as a great place to work. ![Our Status](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/House%20with%20Heart%20Inside%20Icon.svg) ### Our Status As a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit, our focus is true, and our guiding principles allow us to meet seniors and their families where they are in the journey of aging. ![927 WL WellAhead Intro Flier 071921 FNL.pdf](https://www.wesleylife.org/hs-fs/hubfs/927%20WL%20WellAhead%20Intro%20Flier%20071921%20FNL.pdf.png?width=1545&name=927%20WL%20WellAhead%20Intro%20Flier%20071921%20FNL.pdf.png) ## WesleyLife Is WellAhead Everything we do at WesleyLife, from community design to meaningful experiences, is created to help our residents, clients and team members thrive. Our Core4 programming is our way of helping you stay WellAhead. Here, you can expect a variety of programming and offerings around four elements of well-being. [Read more about WellAhead](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/927%20WL%20WellAhead%20Intro%20Flier%20071921%20FNL.pdf) [Contact our Well-Being Team](mailto:wellahead@wesleylife.org) ## **Ways to Learn More** [ Explore Our Communities ](https://www.wesleylife.org/community-search-result)[Discover Our Services](https://www.wesleylife.org/#home-services)[Donate Now](https://www.wesleylife.org/donate-now) [![WesleyLife logo](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/Brand%20Logo/westleylife-logo_white.svg) ](https://www.wesleylife.org/) Join our community - [**](https://www.facebook.com/WesleyLifeSeniorLiving) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/wlifeia/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wesleylife) - [**](https://twitter.com/WLifeIA) Get updates Community Living - [Independent Living](https://www.wesleylife.org/independent-living) - [Assisted Living](https://www.wesleylife.org/assisted-living) - [Memory Support](https://www.wesleylife.org/memory-support) - [Long-Term Care](https://www.wesleylife.org/long-term-care) - [Short-Term Rehabilitation](https://www.wesleylife.org/short-term-rehabilitation) At-Home Services - [Home Care](https://www.wesleylife.org/home-care) - [Hospice](https://www.wesleylife.org/at-home-services/hospice) - [Meals on Wheels](https://www.wesleylife.org/meals-on-wheels) - [Adult Day](https://www.wesleylife.org/at-home-services/adult-day) Getting Involved - [Ways to Give](https://www.wesleylife.org/ways-to-give) - [Donate Now](https://www.wesleylife.org/donate-now) - [Volunteering](https://www.wesleylife.org/volunteering) - [Donate a Vehicle](https://www.careasy.org/nonprofit/Wesleylife) Education Library - [Getting Started with Senior Living](https://www.wesleylife.org/getting-started-with-senior-living) - [Take a Needs Assessment](https://tools.roobrik.com/wesleylife/seniorliving/start?utm_source=wesleylife-site&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wesleylife-roobrik&utm_content=footer) - [Resources](https://www.wesleylife.org/resources) - [Blog](https://www.wesleylife.org/blog) About Us - [About WesleyLife](https://www.wesleylife.org/about) - [Organizational Leadership](https://www.wesleylife.org/about#leadership) - [Careers](https://www.wesleylife.org/careers) - [Request a Tour](https://www.wesleylife.org/contact-us) Contact - [Contact Options](https://www.wesleylife.org/contact-us) - [Contact Directory](https://www.wesleylife.org/contact-directory) - [COVID-19 Updates](https://www.wesleylife.org/wesleylife-covid-updates) - [515-978-2777](tel:5159782777) WesleyLife is committed to welcoming, serving, and employing person(s) in a safe, nondiscriminatory environment. This applies to WesleyLife directly and any contractor or other entity with which or whom we work. - Copyright © 2026 WesleyLife. All Rights Reserved. - [Privacy Policy ](https://www.wesleylife.org/privacy-policy) | - [Machine-Readable Files (MRFs)](https://www.wesleylife.org/mrf) ![equal housing](https://www.wesleylife.org/hubfs/Icons/icon-equal-housing_white.svg)