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Hansen House Harlan
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Harlan, IA
Exterior view of Hansen House Harlan entrance Exterior view of Hansen House Harlan with seating area Outdoor courtyard with seating and trees Outdoor seating area with chairs and tables Well-furnished private resident room with a bed and dresser Cozy private room with a bed and chair Modern kitchen with seating and food preparations A well-lit corridor with decorative wall art Two residents enjoying time together in a common area.

Hansen House Harlan

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Harlan, IA
703 Dye St, Harlan, IA 51537 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Hansen House Harlan

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Enjoy the finest retirement with the esteemed senior living community of Hansen House Senior Living in Dye Street, Harlan, IA, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated residences with various floor plans, ensuring seniors live comfortably and safely. With a cheerful and reliable team, seniors can rest assured of having fun companions and genuine care in their golden years.

Explore new interests and meet people with diverse backgrounds through carefully planned activities and programs. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy dietary needs and tastes with healthy and delicious meals. Hansen House Senior Living is ideal for seniors in need of assistance to live every day without trouble.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 118 Rank #44 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #211 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 286 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
7 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #355 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 355th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #295 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 295th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
53 / 118

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 8, 2018
ExpirationNovember 8, 2026
CountyShelby
License NumberS0397
Year Opened11/08/2018

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hansen House Harlan is administered by Mindy Shaffer.

Contact Information

Fax8338707145

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (89% below)
• State violations (57% below)
• Violations per inspection (72% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 327 This facility has 89% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 89% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 37 This facility has 57% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.51.76 This facility has 72% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 72% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 613 This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (6 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Harlan's city center to Hansen House Harlan's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Hansen House Harlan
AL
MC
Harlan
118
Facility 118
IA AVG 72
Rank #44 / 403
No
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 47
Rank #355 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 286
44.9%
Facility 44.9%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #295 / 362
6
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Elm Crest Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Harlan
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 72
Rank #190 / 403
No
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 47
Rank #225 / 504
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32
Facility 32
IA AVG 19
Rank #39 / 286
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #328 / 362
3
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Elm Crest Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Harlan
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 72
Rank #256 / 403
No
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 47
Rank #225 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #28 / 362
17
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #274 / 299
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Hansen House Harlan is located in Harlan, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Hansen House Harlan

Is Hansen House Harlan in a walkable area?

Hansen House Harlan has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Hansen House Harlan?

According to IA state health department records, Hansen House Harlan's license number is S0397.

When does Hansen House Harlan's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Hansen House Harlan's license expires on November 8, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Hansen House Harlan?

Hansen House Harlan's occupancy is 45%.

How long has Hansen House Harlan been in business?

Hansen House Harlan has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Hansen House Harlan?

No, Hansen House Harlan has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Hansen House Harlan?

Mindy Shaffer is the administrator of Hansen House Harlan.

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