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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kensett, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Kensett, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Kensett or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Kensett.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Kensett for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 7 assisted living facilities in the Kensett area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Clear Lake, Mason City and Mason City.
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8.6
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5 reviews
It's a bit of a challenge because I don't have anything to compare to but, overall, I think our experience at Homestead of Mason City has been very favorable and we are very satisfied with the overall care...
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.
Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...
Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
17396 Kingbird Ave, Mason City, IA 50401Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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35 reviews
They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Kensett, IA
The average cost of senior living in Kensett is $4,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scarville, IA with an average of $2,632 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kensett, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kensett, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kensett, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kensett, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kensett
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kensett
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Kensett assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensett assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensett, 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 Kensett 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 Kensett that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
43.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kensett 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 Kensett Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kensett, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensett 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 Kensett partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kensett, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensett assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kensett communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kensett, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensett 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 Kensett offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kensett, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kensett
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 Kensett protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cedars of Austin, Homestead of Mason City and Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kensett, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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