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WHO WE ARE

Kind, welcoming, and playful. 
Knowledgeable and experienced.
Award-Winning.

Over half of our leadership team has more than 10 years of tenure at Melrose. Think that says a lot? So do we.

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From our executive director to our culinary coordinator, from maintenance to marketing to fitness, our staff has an incredible amount of longevity. We think that speaks for itself.

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Owned by Des Moines-based Newbury Living, we're one of just two senior living properties under the Newbury family. No big corporate chain here - staff and resident feedback and suggestions are passed on and considered directly by the president and COO. In fact, the majority of our ongoing upgrades and new features have been inspired by our own residents.

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Melrose Meadows Management Team

(left to right) Jim Siewert-Dietary Manager, Alexis Smith-Assistant Dietary Manager, Tonia Cox-Nurse Manager, Meghan Adam-Marketing Manager, Jody Thomas-Executive Director, Mike Thomas-Maintenance Manager, Anne Stramel-Office Manager, April Marvin-Health & Fitness Manager, Rachel Ousley-Assistant Nurse Manager

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"Over the past two years my wife Barb and I have come to know well the Melrose Meadows Retirement Community because Barb’s mother and father were residents there. Wanting only the very best for her parents we couldn’t have been happier with the beautiful facility, all the staff, and the loving care they provided. The staff was competent and professional, compassionate and caring, always going over and above what we expected. They treated the residents like their own family. I have worked in healthcare my entire career and can honestly say I have never worked with a finer group of professionals. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars."

Erling Larson, M.D.

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AWARDED

PROPERTY OF THE YEAR

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2013

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HERO OF THE YEAR

April Marvin, Wellness Manager

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2015

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

Jody Thomas, RN, Executive Director

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2016

HERO OF THE YEAR

Meghan Adam, Marketing Manager

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2017

BEST OF THE AREA 2017

One of the Best of the Area - Senior Living Category

Iowa City Press Citizen Readership, 2017

HERO OF THE YEAR

Mike Thomas, Maintenance Manager

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2018

BEST OF THE AREA 2018

One of the Best of the Area - Senior Living Category

Iowa City Press Citizen Readership, 2018

HERO OF THE YEAR

Emily Webert, Housekeeping/Personal Care

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2018

JUDY HESSON SERVICE TO SENIORS AWARD

Jody Thomas, RN, Executive Director

Newbury Living, 2019

BEST OF THE AREA 2019

One of the Best of the Area - Senior Living Category

Iowa City Press Citizen Readership

HERO OF THE YEAR

Brandi Manning, Personal Care

Pricillia Stevens, Personal Care

BEST OF THE AREA 2020

One of the Best of the Area - Senior Living Category

Iowa City Press Citizen Readership

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2020

NURSE OF THE YEAR

Tonia Cox, RN, Nurse Manager

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2021

HERO OF THE YEAR 

Anne Stramel, Office Manager

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2022

BEST 55+/RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY

MELROSE MEADOWS

Iowa City Community's Choice Awards, 2023

JUDY HESSON SERVICE TO SENIORS AWARD

Jessie Teets, Recreation Manager

Newbury Living, 2022

HERO OF THE YEAR 

Rachel Ousley, LPN, Assistant Nurse Manager

Iowa Assisted Living Association, 2023

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COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

We'd love to show you around. Give us a call or shoot us an email to schedule your in-person or virtual tour!

350 Dublin Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA

Meghan Adam, Marketing Manager: madam@melrosemeadows.com

Fax: (319) 248-1183

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