SunnyBrook Assisted Living - Fort Madison, Iowa

SunnyBrook of Fort Madison

5025 River Valley Road, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Office: 319-372-8611
Cell: 319-316-3183

Fax:319-372-8131

Nurse Manager

Jennifer Dravis, RN, BSN

Jennifer, a lifelong southeast Iowa native, joins the SunnyBrook of Fort Madison team to lead the staff with expectations of quality care and service. Jennifer graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She has four years experience in long term care and 8 years experience in home health care services. Her passion is to provide seniors with autonomy and independence while providing support for them to enjoy life. She is excited about her new professional venture and looks forward to caring for the residents of SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Fort Madison. She enjoy animals, cars, antiques and walking.

Jennifer lives in the Fort Madison area with her husband Dane and sons Daniel, 14, and Drew, 3, they are joined by their dogs Brandy and Shelby.

Assistant Manager

Jason Murphy

Jason joins the SunnyBrook community as our assistant manager. Jason has just recently moved back to Fort Madison to be closer to his family. For the last 12 years, he was located in Springfield, Illinois, employed by another assisted living community as their Meaningful Moments Director. Jason has worked in the health care field since high school. While attending college at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, he was a Certified Nurses Aide. He enjoys working with the elderly, knowing he has helped someone out every day. Jason is looking to continue his career in the health care industry, and believes he has found it at SunnyBrook.

Also, being in charge of all the residents' activities, he is hoping to keep everyone busy with quality games, crafts, outings, trivia, cooking clubs, card clubs, exercising, special events and the Wii. He is very excited to be a part of such a wonderful home-like community.

Jason enjoys boating on the Mississippi, spending time with family and friends, playing with his dogs, and cooking. He is looking forward to brightening the days and lives of the residents at SunnyBrook in Fort Madison.

Upcoming Events at
SunnyBrook in Fort Madison:

Friday, March 5 at 3 PM: Community Bingo with Hospice of Central Iowa

Monday, March 8 at 9:30 AM: Visually Impaired Persons Meeting

Monday, March 15 at 1 PM: Wii Challenge at SunnyBrook of Mount Pleasant

Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 PM: Family Game Night

Wednesday, March 17 at 3:30 PM: St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour

Thursday, March 18 at 10:30 AM: Entertainment by Duke Zecco

Community Relations Coordinator

Jessica Mueller

Jessica Mueller is a lifelong resident of southeast Iowa. After receiving her Bachelor of Art in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa, she returned to the Fort Madison area. She feels that connecting with people in fulfilling ways is the key to happy life. It is one of Jessica's greatest pleasures to help guide individuals and their loved ones through the many decisions that come with their assisted living choice.

Jessica lives in Fort Madison and enjoys spending time with her family and boyfriend, as well as her dog. She also enjoys the outdoors, shopping, traveling, Iowa Hawkeye football and reading. She says she has received some excellent book suggestions from the residents at SunnyBrook!

Pianos & Music at SunnyBrook of Fort Madison

The SunnyBrook piano program is the inspiration of SunnyBrook partner James Elliott who has subsequently developed and administered this program for the enjoyment of the residents and the local community.

At SunnyBrook of Fort Madison we have a 1960 Steinway & Sons, Model “M”, concert grand piano. This fine instrument is available for residents, local piano teachers and students, as well as for use in a recital program by accomplished performers.

Locally Themed Art at SunnyBrook of Fort Madison

Ft. Madison Mural

SunnyBrook Fort Madison Entry Mural:
SunnyBrook of Fort Madison’s entry mural shows Fort Madison, the Mississippi River and the old steam engine, representing a past rich in railway history.
Right and below: The hallways are hung with present-day and historical photographs celebrating the local Iowa scene.

Ft. Madison Gazebo

ft madison old pic

DIRECTIONS TO FORT MADISON SUNNYBROOK

Coming from the south on Highway 61/2:
Drive past the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Continue to 48th Street. (Shop-Ko is on the corner.) Turn left. Drive up 48th Street to the 1st road on your left after the church. Turn left and proceed a short distance. Fort Madison SunnyBrook is on your right.

Coming from the north on Highway 61/2:
Proceed through Fort Madison on Highway 61/2 to 48th Street (Shop-Ko is on the corner.) Turn right. Drive up 48th Street to the 1st road on your left after the church. Turn left and proceed a short distance. Fort Madison SunnyBrook is on your right.

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