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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.
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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff. We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind. Newton Village offers dining excellence. The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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 Malcom, IA
The average cost of senior living in Malcom is $4,692 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ladora, IA with an average of $2,141 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Malcom, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Malcom
Recent reviews for assisted living in Malcom
Stirlingshire of Coralville
4.9
The facility is beautiful and very clean and Mom receives excellent care from the friendly staff.
Mom is in a one bedroom and it's the perfect size for her, spacious but not so large that she has trouble getting from room to room. The amenities in the apartment are excellent including a full ...
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The Views of Cedar Rapids
5.0
They know the residents by name, they all seem to take part in the care and socialization of the residents. Very friendly and personable
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of engaging activities. Residents at various communities enjoy a variety of activities, both inside and outside the facility. At Windsor Manor Vinton, mom participates in heavily mental, physical, and social activities, while at Homestead of Oskaloosa, residents enjoy wonderful entertainment and fun special events. ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community, such as the angels at Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Vinton and the wonderful staff who treat residents like family at Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella. The staff at Keystone Place at Fo ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and beauty of the communities, from the pristine bathrooms at Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella to the lovely and modern building at Stirlingshire of Coralville in Stirlingshire of Coralville. The kitchens at Independence Villa ...
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Individually tailored care. Communities offer individualized attention to enhance safety and meet residents' unique needs. For example, residents at Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella receive personalized care, and staff at Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Vinton help make daily tasks easier and safer. ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Chefs at various communities like Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Vinton and Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella accommodate dietary restrictions and in ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Residents appreciate the accessibility and convenience of their communities' locations. Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Grinnell allows mom to continue with physical therapy without dealing with winter conditions, and The Views of Cedar Rapids in The Views of Cedar Rapids offers a warm and co ...
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Malcom review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 72 Malcom assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Malcom 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
Malcom review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Malcom 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 84 reviews of 72 Malcom assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Malcom 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.Malcom, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Malcom assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malcom assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malcom, 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 Malcom 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 Malcom that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Malcom 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 Malcom Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malcom 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 Malcom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Malcom 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 Malcom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
15%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malcom 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 Malcom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malcom, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Malcom
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 Malcom protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Stirlingshire of Coralville and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Malcom, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 90 assisted living facilities near Malcom, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Malcom, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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