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Services

Friendship Haven prioritizes the safety, comfort, and health of residents by offering various conveniences, such as assistance in townhomes or apartments to promote independence, rehabilitation, spiritual services, and wellness programs. These amenities provide freedom, security, personal growth, and a remarkable quality of life, allowing residents to enjoy services like haircuts without leaving campus. Experience all this and more at Friendship Haven!

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Maintain Your Independence with Second Family Services


Need a little extra help with daily living activities? Friendship Haven’s Second Family support services enable residents to enjoy continued independence in the privacy and comfort of their on-campus home.

During scheduled visits at residents’ on-campus apartments, Second Family staff provide personal care, medication assistance, companion, and chore services.

Second Family can help with

  • Light housekeeping and assistance after an illness, injury, or surgery

  • Medication management

  • Advocating for resident and communicating updates to family and medical providers

  • Connecting residents and family to other services if needed

Second Family’s goal is to keep people as independent as possible for as long as possible, while protecting their safety and their dignity. To learn more about Second Family, contact Friendship Haven at 515-573-6904.

Residents of Friendship Haven enjoy the convenience of our
on-campus pharmacy.


Employees may purchase prescriptions and over-the-counter products for immediate family at Friendship Haven’s cost, plus a small handling fee.

For questions about the Pharmacy, please call 515.573.6015 or email here.

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Maintenance & Grounds

Friendship Haven has a professional, friendly, in-house maintenance team to address a wide array of resident needs in a timely manner, such as snow removal and lawn care. The grounds team cares for our immaculate 60-acre campus throughout the year so that it remains both beautiful and safe for our residents and visitors.

Campus Amenities


Residents at Friendship Haven enjoy a variety of campus amenities, including Northland Travel for convenient travel planning, the Beauty Shop for personal grooming and pampering, and the Pocket Door Gift Shop for specialty coffee, snacks, gifts, and local vendor products. These amenities enhance the vibrant community experience, providing both convenience and enjoyment for all residents.

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Beauty Salons

Pamper yourself at any of our barber/beauty salons on campus

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Pocket Door Gift Shop

The Pocket Door Gift Shop has everything you need, from specialty coffee and snacks to candles, greeting cards, jewelry, personal care items, and Friendship Haven logowear. It features products from local vendors.

Questions or need more information? Contact Michelle Pratkelis at 515.573.2121 or email here.

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Travel Club

The Friendship Haven Travel Club offers adventures near and far, from tropical cruises to live shows at Okoboji Summer Theater and Broadway performances in Des Moines. We handle transportation, meals, and tickets. To join or reserve your spot, call Steven Ehrhardt at (515) 573-6852.

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