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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lakewood, IA

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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lakewood for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 37 assisted living facilities in the Lakewood area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, 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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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of assisted living in Lakewood, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lakewood is $4,600 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bevington, IA with an average of $4,362 per month.

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

Lakewood, IA
$4,600/mo
$4,600/mo
$4,600/mo

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

Lakewood, IA
$4,600/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,600/mo
$4,612/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,345/mo
Studio
$5,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,863/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,406/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lakewood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lakewood

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Addington Place of Des Moines

5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines. I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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Meadowview of Johnston

4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Lakewood review score based on 66 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 33 Lakewood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakewood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lakewood review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Lakewood, IA33 facilities
8.0
Norwalk, IA29 facilities
8.0
Cumming, IA24 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakewood assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 66 reviews of 33 Lakewood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lakewood resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lakewood, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Lakewood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakewood, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakewood 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 Lakewood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakewood, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakewood 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 Lakewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakewood, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakewood 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 Lakewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakewood, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood 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 Lakewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakewood, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lakewood

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 Lakewood protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lakewood, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 37 assisted living facilities near Lakewood, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lakewood, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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