Our continuum of services makes it easier to continue yours.

Have you or someone you love been involved in a car accident, had a stroke, been diagnosed with Parkinson’s or suffered a complex brain injury or disease? As specialists in brain injury rehabilitation, we know that each injured person is unique — with specific needs, capabilities and potential. Therefore, we find creative ways to treat each individual with a unique therapy designed around his or her personal interests. Our broad range of neurological services and brain injury rehab expertise offers you the best possible outcome so you can get On With Life.

It’s A Difficult Journey. We Know The Way.

You can get through this. And we’re here to help. Our extensive neurological services, combined with specialized expertise in brain injury rehabilitation, offer you the optimal opportunity to achieve your goals and get your life back on track.

Programs Include:

  • Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Skilled Care
  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Supported Community Living
  • Neuropsychological Services
  • Independent Living
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Your neurological path to recovery.

There are a wide variety of neurological diseases affecting the brain and nervous system. Diagnosing and detecting the specific issues you or your loved one is dealing with is where we shine. We have a dedicated team of neuro-rehabilitation experts who are here to give you the best path to living the best life possible.

Programs Include…

  • Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Skilled Care
  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Supported Community Living
  • Neuropsychological Services
  • Independent Living
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Overcoming is always underway.

Recovering from a stroke is one of the greatest challenges a person will ever face. At On With Life, we deliver a comprehensive program of medical, nursing and therapy care that successfully addresses the individual needs of each person served. Our trained staff and state-of-the-art facility will help restore physical and cognitive function. But most importantly — hope.

Programs Include…

  • Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Skilled Care
  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Supported Community Living
  • Neuropsychological Services
  • Independent Living
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Comprehensive concussion care.

Our transdisciplinary team of clinicians specializes in treating concussions with evidence-based approaches that will get you on the fastest road to recovery. The treatment at the outpatient concussion clinic relies on scientifically-proven research designed to focus on your unique injury.

Programs Include…

  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Neuropsychological Services
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The journey is better traveled together.

Regardless of what stage of Parkinson’s disease you or your loved one are in, On With Life offers a variety of programs that are tailored to meet your specific needs. Our specialized programs and team of neuro-rehabilitation experts focus on slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease, preventing falls and helping you get the most out of each day.

Programs Include…

  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
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Spinal Cord Injury Program

On With Life’s post-acute spinal cord injury program focuses on the individual goals and needs of the person served and family as they begin their new journey following a spinal cord injury. After an acute hospital stay, persons served are able to utilize the services of either our Inpatient or Outpatient programs, or both, depending on the needs of the persons served and family. Our programs utilize the neuro expertise of the entire rehabilitation team, including medical providers, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers and counselors, to understand each individual’s unique goals and develop a rehabilitation treatment plan that maximizes recovery potential and ongoing success in returning to life roles.

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Our Programs
Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
On With Life's Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation program is a 28-bed, CARF-accredited program. We provide intense therapy and individualized, collaborative care to survivors of traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumor, loss of oxygen or other neurological conditions. Our entire rehabilitation team works together with the person and family served to develop a treatment plan that meets their unique goals.
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Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
This outpatient program provides the highest level of care and service through a transdisciplinary, collaborative approach. Areas of expertise include brain injury, stroke, concussion, Parkinson's disease and other complex neurological conditions. Each is staffed with a team of therapists trained in neuro-based physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology and clinical counseling.
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Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
On With Life's Residential Neuro Rehabilitation program is a five-bedroom residential home focused on working with individuals who have sustained a brain injury as they learn strategies to support their return home and to their communities. The rehabilitation team focuses on helping each survivor integrate into the community, become more independent and manage his or her neurobehavioral challenges.
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Supported Community Living
Our Supported Community Living program allows individuals who have experienced a brain injury or other neurological condition to maintain and improve their independence while still residing at home. Our goal is to assist individuals in developing skills required for independence and meaningful community relationships. We collaborate with the person served, his or her family, support system and case managers to develop an individualized and coordinated plan focused on maximizing life skills.
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Neuropsychological Services
On With Life offers neuropsychological evaluation and consultation services on an outpatient basis. Through the process of a neuropsychological evaluation, our neuropsychologist studies brain-behavior interactions, the health of the individual's brain and the problems that brain dysfunction can cause.
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Independent Living/Apartments
The Apartments of Owl Creek are 14 independent living apartments located on the On With Life campus in Ankeny. Each comfortable dwelling offers safe, affordable, and accessible independent housing for persons who have experienced any kind of brain injury or physical disability.
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