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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Monroe County, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Monroe County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Monroe County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 23 assisted living facilities in the Monroe County 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 Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and Knoxville.
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Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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4 reviews
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
90 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located across the street from Mercy Medical Center, Homestead of Centerville is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and memory care in Centerville, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can...
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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.
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: Memory Care
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Monroe County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $5,986 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russell, IA with an average of $4,241 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Monroe County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Monroe County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Monroe County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Monroe County, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Monroe County, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Monroe County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Monroe County
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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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Homestead of Centerville
5.0
Homestead of Centerville was the ideal place for my mother. The staff was professional, personable, and aimed to please at any time of day or night. The facility is clean, well lit and maintained, and free of odor and clutter. When mom required adapted assistance, the staff was willing to ...
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Monroe County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County 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 Monroe County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Monroe County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
43.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Monroe County 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 Monroe County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Monroe County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monroe County 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 Monroe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
22.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe County 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe County 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
39.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Monroe County
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 Monroe County protect seniors.
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, Homestead of Oskaloosa and Homestead of Centerville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Monroe County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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