With thoughtfully designed spaces for socializing with friends and neighbors – both inside our community and on the grounds of our campus – Halcyon House offers a picturesque setting for your next move.

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Your Days, Spent Your Way

With a calendar full of enriching activities and opportunities to make new friends and try new things, you may decide you’re not a homebody after all. After you’ve taken advantage of all our campus has to offer, your new home is ready to embrace you when you make your way back to your lovely, private residence. Along the way, you’ll be greeted by happy residents and Halcyon House team members.

Welcome to Halcyon House

The word "halcyon" denotes a period of peacefulness and happiness. At Halcyon House, we hope to provide that kind of experience — with vibrancy and activity thrown into the mix! Halcyon House is a place where you can live life exactly as you want to. There’s always something happening, and always a commitment on the part of our team members to be the best we can be. We’re proud to serve Southeast Iowa and are dedicated to enhancing life for everyone who passes through our doors!

Vani Tschantz
Executive Director

You’re ready for this.

Chances are that you’ve dreamed about what retirement will look like. You’re ready to give up yard maintenance, snow removal, and home upkeep. Find out what will fill your days now that those things are behind you.

Enjoy your days.

You can be as busy or as relaxed as you want to be at Halcyon House. Our program offerings are varied and our schedule of events is ever-changing.

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Make connections.

Our commitment to holistic health and well-being means opportunities to connect are at the root of everything we offer!

Be confident.

Feel good about a move to the Halcyon House community. We are backed by a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian principles. You can be part of that mission through volunteer opportunities in the wider community.

Independent Living

Community. Hospitality. Freedom. Wellness. Flexibility. Purpose. Vitality. Life.

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Assisted Living

Independence. Options. Well-being. Connection. Support. Peace of mind.

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Memory Support

Safety. Security. Compassion. Knowledge. Respect. Dignity. Personalized experiences.

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Long-Term Care

Dedication. Choice. Respect. Well-being. Dignity. Comfort. Engagement.

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Short-Term Rehabilitation

Expertise. Individualized care. Positivity. Specialized therapy. Empowerment. Results.

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"A lot of people ask us why we moved to Halcyon House at our age (late 60s), and our reply is there are a lot of reasons! The apartments are spacious, and we love all the amenities on campus, from the game room and Circa 59 to the Epworth Chapel and the Salon. When we want to travel, we just let the front office know and walk out the door without having to worry about anything while we are gone. Moving to Halcyon House is one of the best things we have done!"

Dan and Margaret Stauffer

Independent Living Residents

“I knew I needed some assistance, and I wanted to give my kids peace of mind. After a short-term rehabilitation stay, I decided to move into an Assisted Living apartment at Halcyon House. I enjoy it and am very happy here."

Maxine Peiffer

Sitler Assisted Living Resident

“Everyone involved, from the nurses to the housekeepers, was so considerate and helpful. They all went above and beyond to make things nicer for me, and they ALL made an impression on me. I was up and going back to my regular daily routine, and it took much less time than the doctor thought it would."

Jim Dunn

Short-Term Rehabilitation Client

“The staff is always on time and show up with a smile. They are friendly and so nice and help me with whatever I need. I get great care!"

Dolores Siegle

WesleyLife At Home Client

“You couldn't have asked for a more helpful staff for residents. If there is a blessing in being in a skilled rehab center, it was in meeting new friends...the care is so compassionate. It didn't seem like I'd be able to return to my home but with the encouragement and excellent therapy I received at the Halcyon House, I've been able to get back to my life and have returned to doing water aerobics!"

Evelyn Garrett

Short-Term Rehabilitation Client

“We enjoyed the friendly people and the range of services offered. Being able to tailor food and housing to our preferences is appealing. The campus is pleasant and a walkable distance to downtown.”

Susan Gail

Fitness center with NuStep® equipment
Library with large-print books, books on tape, and local newspapers
Professional salon
Art gallery
Game room
Pool table
Community room
Therapy gym
Chapel
On-site gift shop
On-site banking
Fishing on campus
Pickleball court
Community garden
On-site health clinic

With a team of three chefs, residents can count on varied, delicious meals!

Here, you have your cake and eat it too. Literally.

Our dining team members are here to serve, and they do it well.

What’s on the menu today? Glad you asked!

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

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Care to step into town?

Located just blocks from Washington’s town square amenities — including shops, churches, the public library, theater, and banks — life at Halcyon House is about ease and convenience.

Get to know Washington, IA.

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