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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Palmyra, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Palmyra.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Palmyra for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Palmyra 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 Drake, Waveland Park and Beaverdale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Urbandale and Indianola.
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My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a...
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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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I thought Vintage Hills of Indianola was a great place. I just had a problem with one person and got it taken care of. I loved all the people but one.
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Palmyra, IA
The average cost of senior living in Palmyra is $4,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,096 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Palmyra, IA vs. nearby cities
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Palmyra, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Palmyra
Recent reviews for assisted living in Palmyra
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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Palmyra assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmyra assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmyra, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Palmyra 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 Palmyra Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmyra, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmyra 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 Palmyra partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmyra, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmyra 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 Palmyra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmyra, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmyra 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 Palmyra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmyra, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Palmyra
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 Palmyra protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Palmyra, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Palmyra, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Palmyra, 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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