Page 22 of Best Assisted Living in Iowa

Oak Park Estates Al & Memory Care in Cedar Falls, Iowa, delivers assisted living, specialized memory care, end-of-life hospice services, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living assists with dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secure environment designed to prevent wandering. Respite care options accommodate short-term stays, giving family caregivers temporary relief.

Michelle Rasbeck directs this 34-bed community, which currently maintains a 97% occupancy rate. Amenities include on-site physical therapy, scheduled medical transportation, an in-house chef preparing daily meals, and a full-service beauty salon. Errand runs are feasible without a vehicle, reflected by a walk score of 78.

Prospective representatives looking into memory care or temporary respite services can contact Oak Park Estates Al & Memory Care to discuss open units or arrange a tour of the facility.

Overview of The Kindred House

Peacefully settled in the tranquil area of Ottumwa, IA, The Kindred House is a tight-knit senior living community that offers assisted living and adult day care services. The community is intentionally designed to accommodate only a select number of residents and guests, ensuring focused and attentive care. Residents can choose among beautifully designed studios and one-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette and walk-in shower and easy access to main services and amenities.

The community handles the laundry and housekeeping combined with the convenience of concierge services, ensuring residents are free of tedious chores and worries and have more time for enjoyment and relaxation. Chef-prepared meals that can be enjoyed in the vibrant dining area or delivered to the room are provided to ensure residents never miss out on their daily nourishment. Residents also enjoy access to a heated pool, on-site salon services, and a robust calendar of activities curated to the interests and strengths of the residents. At The Kindred House, they deeply understand the needs and goals of their residents and provide them with the support and services that help them achieve the experiences they desire.

Edencrest at Adel offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Adel, Iowa. Independent living provides a private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can allow a resident’s needs to grow over time without requiring a move.

Respite care is also available for short stays. This can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community has 88 beds and private apartments, so residents have their own living space within the larger setting. Edencrest at Adel may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, assisted living, memory care, or a short respite stay in one community.

Starting prices are $2,900 per month for independent living, $2,900 for assisted living, and $5,600 for memory care. The higher memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision required for that level of care, while the independent living and assisted living rates correspond to their different daily support needs. Costs begin at different levels.

Outdoor gardens and patios provide space to spend time outside on the property, while transportation options and outings offer scheduled trips without requiring residents to arrange each outing independently. A salon and spa room, along with a fitness center, provide on site places for personal care and exercise. Maria Pimentel serves as the administrator, and a Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who wants to get out independently.

Three levels of care fit inside 39 beds at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community in Columbus Junction, Iowa. Independent living is private living with community services attached and no daily care. Assisted living here means extra help with the daily things like getting dressed, bathing, and keeping up with medication. Nursing home care adds licensed nursing support at every hour of the day, so when a resident’s needs increase, they move up in care rather than having to move out.

Out of 39 beds, 30 were filled when the figure was taken. That comes to about 77 percent. In a place this small, the staff know the rhythms of the people they care for. They know who likes coffee at six in the morning and who prefers to skip it.

Nursing time averages 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day. Payment can be handled in different ways. Medicare covers short‑term skilled care after a hospital stay. Medicaid helps eligible residents whose savings cannot stretch far enough for a long stay. Private pay works too, with families covering costs directly.

The walk score is 45. That rating counts as somewhat walkable, which means most errands still call for a car or a ride. Sarah Hand serves as administrator.

Sunrise Hill Care Center is a nursing home in Traer, IA offering nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Nursing care supports residents who require ongoing nursing attention, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

The combination of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Sunrise Hill Care Center has 76 beds. Care and Rehab is a named program, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 56m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Daniel Larmore serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need one of those options for errands.

Gardens of Cedar Rapids provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

There are 60 beds across the community’s care levels. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that range may allow them to remain in the same community without starting over socially. The Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation program includes rehabilitation services, so rehabilitation is available as part of the community’s care offerings.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 34m per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Gardens of Cedar Rapids accepts Medicare and private pay, and residents may bring pets. Chalee Michael serves as the administrator.

Overview of Windsor Manor Nevada

Located in the heart of Nevada, Iowa, Windsor Manor is a charming senior community offering an array of living options. With 30 thoughtfully designed assisted-living apartments, ranging from one to two bedrooms, residents find comfort in their private spaces equipped with convenient kitchenettes. The community takes pride in its exceptional housekeeping and personal laundry services, ensuring residents can enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle. They go the extra mile by providing personalized emergency wireless pendants and round-the-clock assistance, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its residents.

In addition to its comprehensive services, Windsor Manor boasts a secure memory care area comprising 10 studio apartments, specially designed for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Families appreciate the peace of mind offered by this secure environment. With scheduled transportation and easy access to highways, the community ensures convenient visits for families. What truly sets Windsor Manor apart is its commitment to offering reasonable assisted living costs, making it an affordable choice for seniors to embrace life to the fullest.

Bickford of Fort Dodge is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Dodge, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily activities such as grooming and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time.

The 49 bed community is smaller in scale, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know each other. Christine Beagle serves as the administrator. Residents can receive grooming through salon services without leaving the community, and the secure courtyard provides an outdoor area within it. Montessori Memory Care is also available. Pets are allowed, so a resident can live with a pet.

Overview of Bickford of Iowa City

Bickford of Iowa City provides assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as grooming and medication management, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit a resident whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to memory-focused care without leaving the community.

The community has 65 beds and is located in the Longfellow neighborhood. Its Montessori Memory Care program gives residents in the memory care setting a named program designed for that level of care. Restaurant-style meals are served three times a day, allowing residents to eat prepared meals on site, and transportation is available for resident travel.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive will need one of those options for most errands. Paige Enlow serves as the administrator, and Ashley Ballard is the director.

Overview of Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail

Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail offers assisted living and memory care in Iowa City, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 32 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports temporary recovery needs.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet as part of the move. Tracy Sherzer serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services are available, and the community has dining venues with wellness programming.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a setting dependent on a car, so most errands require a car or a ride. Navigate Mc at Featherstone at Hickory Trail is in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.