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Brown Deer Place

1500 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241

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Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Our Mother's Transition

It's been a great transition. Although my mother is on the younger side of independent living, she's finally in a safe and secure place. We are happy to know that her place is clean and she gets exactly what she needs there.

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Brown Deer Place

About the facility

A large landscaped lawn leads up to the neoclassical building of Brown Deer Place. Hand-carved pieces rest on the black brick fireplace bringing warmth to seniors in individual living, memory care, and respite care. The home-like community is less than 5 miles from the World's Largest Wooden Nickel, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa, and an over 200-acre golf course. Veterans with VA Aid may be eligible for benefits.

Beyond round-the-clock care, seniors have emergency pendants to ensure their safety. Caregivers coach everyday skills to seniors in memory care to create more independence. Scheduled transportation allows residents to attend doctor’s appointments and community outings to explore the suburb of Iowa City. Beyond cats and dogs, the pet-friendly community also allows birds and fish.

The community prioritizes residents' experience, which is showcased in a variety of programs offered, such as Dare to Dream, Red Carpet Service, Music Speaks, LifeShare, and US Foods. The cozy restaurant-style dining area serves nutritious meals with recipes inspired by US Foods. Coordinators meet with each resident to learn more about their unique personality and preferences. This helps them create the activities that are scheduled monthly. On nice days, seniors can enjoy the greenery surrounding the outdoor patio with...

Senior living options offered

  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Brown Deer Place

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Anytime Dining
  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs
  • No Sugar

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Fireplaces
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Barber Shop

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Reviews

for Brown Deer Place

8.7 out of 10
Review Score32 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Brown Deer Place with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brown Deer Place has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/19/26

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Noonan

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 19, 2026

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

A Place for dad

Its ok. The food is mediocre. The care appears quite good. The apartments are on the smaller side. The staff is very attentive. Dad appears to be very happy here. And we are glad he is well cared for. Thank you

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our Mother's Transition

It's been a great transition. Although my mother is on the younger side of independent living, she's finally in a safe and secure place. We are happy to know that her place is clean and she gets exactly what she needs there.

Gjason G

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 20, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

What a great feeling

They take great care of Mom very attentive and are friendly. Mom said the food is great and there is always something to do there.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 11, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Steady Improvement and Involved Admin Offer Great Promise

Changed management companies in early 2025, steady improvements made ever since. New administration is caring and approachable, very aware of challenges and humbly open to reports of shortcomings. By [Date Removed] nearly all previous staff has been replaced by competent, caring individuals who are genuinely concerned for residents. Admin are working hard to fill out the rest of the staff with similar people. I have confidence that the upward trend will continue.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 1, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Brown Deer Place

They have caring staff. The room size is adequate. I would recommend them to others.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2026

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

Highly recommended

Honestly, we would rate them a 5 for everything. I know there are things that could improve, but for the cost that she's paying, we really could not find anything that we could afford so we are just happy with what we have!! She is low income and having a clean, warm place that is secure with amazing customer service.

Melissa S

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 16, 2026

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

Lots of positive changes

I toured this community 2 years ago and came back with my dad just last [date removed]. Wow what great improvements. The entire feel of the facility was so much brighter. The new management and staff have really done an amazing job at creating a welcoming environment.

Eddie

Independent Living

Industry reviewer

September 11, 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

Great Place

Great place to work filled with fun engaging activities and friendly residents that are enjoyable to be around. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Senior Community where the residents and staff are truly valued.

Thomas M

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 11, 2025

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

Moving my father to a memory care unit

In my opinion BrownDeer Place has been very helpful with my father getting moved in and settled . I would recommend them because they really took a lot of stress away from the family and are very trustworthy.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 19, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our families experience

Even the memory care unit is truly assisted living. My parent needs a lot more care than what they are giving him. It doesn't make any sense to have this memory care unit be assisted living. Obviously anyone with memory care issues needs some attention.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 30, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Disappointed

They are always short of staff the food is not the best after mom got sick they would not take her back very heart breaking.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 18, 2024

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

Review for Brown Deer Place

I would say it's a good community but they need to hold on to their staff.

Pam J

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 4, 2024

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

My time @ Brown Deer's

I’ve been a resident here since early February, 2009. Have found that most of the residents here are quite friendly. The food often leaves a lot to be desired, altho the folks in the kitchen make every effort to keep the menus & food as interesting as possible.

TD

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 20, 2024

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

Review for Brown Deer Place

I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 19, 2023

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

Brown Deer Place Review

I moved to Brown Deer Place from a different Senior Living Community in Iowa City. Brown Deer Place is a total difference and so much more enjoyable. Very glad I made the move to this community.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 2, 2022

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

My experience has been awesome. Generally, every person has bent over backwards to help me with what I need. I'm so very pleased with Brown Deer.

AS

Independent Living

Toured community

November 11, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I liked Brown Deer. I liked their "concept" of working with all incomes and doing whatever they can to meet residents needs, like hospice. However, I did think it was a bit run down/dingy looking. There was an odor of urine, and the front desk lady was a bit unprofessional in my opinion.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 13, 2022

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

Good, Caring, with 3 Meals a Day and a Clean Community

I believe the residents need a bit more supervision. The staff are good to work with if the family has questions or concerns about our loved one. There are three meals a day served to the residents. The community provides an activities calendar for the residents to view. The staff are good and keep in touch with me about my loved one.

Bridget L

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 29, 2022

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

Staff keeps busy with lots of activities and can be very social with other residents. People are encouraged to be out and about, enjoy live music, karaoke, and chat with all. Outside events are very pleasant and host with community. Help was expedient when injured as well.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 29, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

While volunteering at Brown Deer Place I had interactions with residents and staff who were all very friendly. The activities were enjoyable and fun to help create. Had fun while volunteering

Brown Deer Place

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  • Know Iowa’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Iowa’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

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