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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Dayton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dayton is $3,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moorland, IA with an average of $3,401 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dayton, IA vs. nearby cities

Dayton, IA
$3,815/mo
$3,815/mo
$4,540/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dayton, IA vs. the state and national average

Dayton, IA
$3,815/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dayton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,815/mo
$3,815/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dayton, IA by room type

Studio
$3,978/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,205/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dayton, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dayton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dayton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dayton

Bickford of Fort Dodge

5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.

Dayton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dayton assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dayton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
68.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
10.5%
48.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10.5%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dayton assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dayton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dayton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.5%
34.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dayton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dayton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
22.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
29.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dayton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
38.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
10.5%
39.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dayton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dayton protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Bickford of Fort Dodge, Grandview Health Care Ctr and Senior Suites of Gowrie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dayton, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 18 assisted living facilities near Dayton, Iowa. See the full list.

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