About Heartland Senior Services
Heartland Senior Services of Story County has been in existence for 37 years, providing transportation, nutrition, adult day care, activities and outreach to all residents of Story County over the age of 60. While the offices and activity center are located in Ames, Iowa, the agency operates throughout Story County. Sixteen buses, equipped with paratransit abilities circulate around the entire county, bringing individuals to congregate meals, medical appointments, work, and shopping. These buses run seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Heartland provides nutritious meals to seven congregate meals sites throughout the county as well as home-delivered meals to county residents who are unable to leave their home. The adult day center offers a safe and secure environment for seniors who live alone or with family, but who need oversight during the weekday hours. For more active seniors, the center is busy with a wide range of opportunities: activities such as chorus, band, and dances; games of bridge, 500, bingo and cribbage; exercise classes including Wii, yoga and tai chi. There is even a writing group and a theater group. The Outreach Department provides needed resources referrals to those who can not come to the Heartland building. Services include the Bill Payer Program (an approved AARP money management resource), the Friendly Visitor Program, help with understanding Medicare documents, getting assistance in submitting required documents, etc.
Heartland is funded through the ASSET of Story County, United Way of Story County, Federal Transit Funds, State Transit Funds, Aging Resources of Iowa and private donations.
Our Mission
Heartland Senior Services of Story County offers life-enriching opportunities for older adults and provides support for their families and caregivers. Services include: Home-delivered and Congregate Meals; Outreach and Referrals; Transportation (HIRTA); Social, Wellness, and Educational Activities; and Adult Day Center.
Our Vision
Heartland Senior Services’ new comprehensive facility with satellite locations and programs is the statewide model for bringing life-enhancing opportunities to all of Story County’s older adults.
By seeking new funding, research, and development paradigms, we will be on the leading edge of new models for delivery of services to seniors.
