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Choosing where to live in retirement is about more than selecting a residence. It’s about lifestyle!

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a cost effective quality service, personalized for people over the age of 60. The Lodge on Lafayette fosters independence, individuality, health and physical security for our tenants while preserving a quality and dignity of life, nurturing of the spirit and allowing choice of different services and lifestyles.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a cost effective quality service, personalized for people over the age of 60. The Lodge on Lafayette fosters independence, individuality, health and physical security for our tenants while preserving a quality and dignity of life, nurturing of the spirit and allowing choice of different services and lifestyles.

About Us

The Lodge on Lafayette is a 10 unit independent living facility which opened in 2001. The Lodge is attached to Rose Haven Nursing Home, a 60-bed skilled nursing and intermediate care facility.

Tenants at the Lodge receive the benefit of a 24/7 nurse call system and an attendant to assist them from 7 am to 7 pm.

For more information, contact the Lodge Manager, Tammy Gehring.

Meet Our Team

Tereni Kepler

Interim Administrator

Tereni Kepler joined our team as Business Manager in November of 2021. She lives in Marengo with her husband and three children. In high school, she worked at Rose Haven as a CNA. Tereni has a Master of Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.

Tammy Gehring

Lodge Manager

Tammy joined The Lodge in 2015. She grew up in the area, graduating from HLV in Victor. She attended Kirkwood Community College and has extensive experience in customer service. She enjoys spending time with our tenants and helping them with their daily needs. Tammy and her husband live in Marengo and have two daughters.

Lauren Cronbaugh

Director of Nursing

Lauren joined Rose Haven in 2024. She has a BA from University of Iowa, received her RN in 2006 and spent 15 years working for larger nursing home companies in a variety of leadership positions. She is also a licensed nursing home administrator and has served on the Education Committee for the Iowa Health Care Association. Rose Haven special spot in her heart as it was her first job at an LPN in 2005.

Lauren lives in Walford and has a husband and four children. In her free time, Lauren enjoys running long distances, cooking and being outside.

Theresa Herman

Assistant Director of Nursing

Maddie Mittvolsky

Business Office Manager

Maddie joined our team as Business Manager in June of 2024.

Dale Gerard

Maintenance Supervisor

Dale is our Maintenance Supervisor for Rose Haven and the Lodge on Lafayette. He is a lifelong resident of Marengo and bring extensive knowledge of maintenance and HVAC systems.

Angie Radeke

Dietary Manager

Angie joined our Dietary Department in May of 2024 as Dietary Manager.

About Us

The Lodge on Lafayette is a 10 unit independent living facility which opened in 2001. The Lodge is attached to Rose Haven Nursing Home, a 60-bed skilled nursing and intermediate care facility.

Tenants at the Lodge receive the benefit of a 24/7 nurse call system and an attendant to assist them from 7 am to 7 pm.

Meet Our Team

Our Services

Home Features

  • Sound-proof and fire-rated construction
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Utilities (excluding telephone & cable) are included
  • Window treatments
  • Bathroom with safety aids
  • 24 hour emergency call system
  • Smoke detectors
  • Cable hookups (tenants pay for service)

Fees Include

  • Three meals per day
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Weekly flat laundry service
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Maintenance of buildings & grounds
  • Nurse call system for emergency help
  • Activity planning and shopping opportunities

Square Footage

  • Basic apartment – 520 sq. ft.
  • Deluxe apartment – 600 sq. ft.

Our Services

Home Features

  • Sound-proof and fire-rated construction
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Utilities (excluding telephone & cable) are included
  • Window treatments
  • Bathroom with safety aids
  • 24 hour emergency call system
  • Smoke detectors
  • Cable hookups (tenants pay for service)

Fees Include

  • Three meals per day
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Weekly flat laundry service
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Maintenance of buildings & grounds
  • Nurse call system for emergency help
  • Activity planning and shopping opportunities

Square Footage

  • Basic apartment – 520 sq. ft.
  • Deluxe apartment – 600 sq. ft.

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