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Overview of Summit House Assisted Living

Summit House Assisted Living provides assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Britt, Iowa. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds. With assisted living, independent living, and respite care available in one community, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different care level without leaving Summit House Assisted Living. Terri Tweedy serves as the administrator.

Summit House Assisted Living has a Walk Score of 38, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those errands.

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Overview of Grand Living at Indian Creek

Grand Living at Indian Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Cedar Rapids, IA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 264 beds, bringing together more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller community. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Multiple restaurant-style dining venues serve chef-prepared meals, giving residents more than one on-site setting for meals. A pool and wellness center provide places for exercise, while salon services support personal care and outdoor recreation areas offer space for outdoor activity. Chauffeured transportation is available for scheduled travel, and LUMINATIONS® memory care and FACETS® Events and Activities are among the community’s named programs.

Dara Fishnick serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Homesteaders at Holland Farms

Homesteaders at Holland Farms offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Norwalk, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community opened in 2021 and has 80 beds. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care can happen without leaving the community. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Residents can watch films in the in-house movie theatre, visit the bistro, and use walking trails within the community. A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Blake Dodd serves as the administrator.

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3801 Grand

3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-2800
Overview of 3801 Grand

3801 Grand offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Des Moines, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care types in one community may make 3801 Grand a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, because a move to another care level may not require leaving the community. The community has 106 beds, and Angie Wadle serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 91 out of 100 makes the area a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Social, dining, and wellness programming gives residents organized activities connected to those parts of daily life.

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Overview of Heartland Care Center

Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa, delivers long-term nursing home care, assisted living support, skilled nursing services, and hospice care. Assisted living plans help residents manage daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration. On-site hospice programs offer dedicated end-of-life support, while short-term rehabilitation therapies address specific physical recovery needs.

Operating since 1994 under administrator Tim Nielsen, the 38-bed residence provides a smaller, close-knit setting. Clinical services include wound management, routine medication administration, and hands-on assistance with everyday tasks. Total nurse staffing registers at 5 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day.

Amenities feature an on-site salon and spa, regular religious services, and daily dining options tailored to special dietary needs. Financial coverage includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options, while a 31 Walk Score indicates that local travel requires a vehicle.

Older adults seeking long-term residential care or specialized health support can contact Heartland Care Center to check current openings, inquire about payment options, or schedule a campus walkthrough.

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Overview of Mount Carmel Bluffs

Mount Carmel Bluffs offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Dubuque, IA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is for residents who need community services without daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community is in the South Switch Junction neighborhood and has 60 beds, with one bed and two bed housing options for a resident living alone or two people moving in together.

Multiple care levels may make Mount Carmel Bluffs a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, and Sarah Rentz serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Prairie Vista Village

Prairie Vista Village, in Altoona, IA, has assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Independent living is a private home with no daily care attached to it. Assisted living adds dressing, bathing, and medication management, the last of which is the one with a schedule.

Long-term care is what the nursing home side means. Skilled nursing is on site, which is to say the nurse’s commute already happened before anybody needed one. Four levels under one address suit somebody whose needs increase, and staying put becomes possible as they do.

Sixty-eight beds fall under the license. Daily nursing per resident totals 4 hours and 49 minutes. Two payers work here, Medicare and private pay, for covered care or residence costs.

Short-term rehabilitation covers a time-limited stay for somebody recovering and working toward the next level of function. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep one. John Freeman administers the village, and the fit is somebody who wants independent living now and may want more later.

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Newton Village INC

122 North 5Th Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208
Overview of Newton Village

Newton Village in Newton, Iowa, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care. Respite care is available for a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Newton Village may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels may be possible without leaving the community. Newton Village has 70 beds.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long term residence, while private pay lets a family pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 9 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Landscaped gardens, patios, and walking paths give residents outdoor areas to use. A fitness center supports exercise, while the beauty salon and barber shop offer on site grooming services. Chef inspired meals are served in a communal dining setting, creating a shared place to eat, and pets are allowed. Skilled nursing rehabilitation for short term stays and long term care are available. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Dan Donohue serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Ruthven Community Care Center

Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa, accommodates residents across nursing home care, assisted living, and independent living options. Assisted living plans help residents with routine tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications, while independent living offers private residential units paired with shared community amenities.

Administrator Rebecca Miner leads the 30-bed property. Daily nurse staffing records list 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident per day. Payment choices cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay. The residence allows pets, enabling individuals to keep their companion animals. Location metrics show a walk score of 33, indicating that neighborhood errands require driving or organized transportation.

Individuals exploring multi-level senior living options can reach out to Ruthven Community Care Center to learn about current vacancies, evaluate accepted funding sources, or arrange a property tour.

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Overview of Rotary Senior Living

Find all the care you need with the astounding senior living community of Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA, which offers an array of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. With its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care and support, the community provides a team of licensed and well-trained professionals helping seniors with their needs 24/7. Families can also rest easy with the knowledge that their loved ones are well-cared for.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the freedom to live as they please. Healthy and delicious meals await residents every mealtime for a delightful dining experience. Rotary Senior Living is great for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in one place.

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Assisted Living in Iowa at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,500The average monthly cost across facilities in Iowa. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Iowa. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Iowa. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90