The Willows of Marshalltown

The Willows, a family-owned and managed assisted living and memory care facility in Marshalltown, Iowa, provides area seniors with the opportunity to live in a tightly knit, community setting.

While Iowa is not technically known for being Big Sky Country, it sure could be. The state’s rolling prairies and rural heritage naturally feature vast horizons where the sky seems larger than life.

Ben and Mira Daniels, both Iowa natives, co-founded The Willows, after Ben gained sufficient management experience at Sunnybrook Assisted Living, located in Fairfield, Iowa. The Daniels sought to underscore our innate connection to the sky by featuring Sky Factory’s Classic Luminous SkyCeilings in the facility’s common areas.

A 4’ X 8’ artificial skylight in the main dining area that opens up the space. The longer skylight adds a relaxing note for celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.

A 6’ X 6’ Classic Luminous SkyCeiling in the living room, right above the coffee table facing a cozy faux stone fireplace. Another 6’ X 6’ SkyCeiling can be enjoyed in the community library, right over a set of inviting leather armchairs. The virtual skylight creates a cove-like feeling that’s become a favorite reading nook for residents and visiting family members.

The Open Sky Compositions are a particular boon for residents who no longer venture outside as often. The virtual skylights are also a welcome sight year-round for residents who take particular pleasure in the comforting view of clear blue skies during Iowa’s long winter or during consecutive days of dreary overcast weather.