The Heather Manor is a life care retirement community that offers apartment homes (including studio, one- or two-bedroom) and on-site health center. Each apartment home features fully equipped kitchen, living room, Restaurant-style dining room, and private bathroom. Electrical, gas, water, and sewer are supplied. They have a library, heather hall, exercise room, and game room. Area attractions are Iowa Botanical Gardens, State Capitol, and Civic Center.