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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, 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.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.
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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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
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Cost of assisted living in Sun Valley Lake, IA

The average cost of senior living in Sun Valley Lake is $4,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redding, IA with an average of $3,468 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sun Valley Lake, IA vs. nearby cities

Sun Valley Lake, IA
$4,412/mo
$5,749/mo

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

Sun Valley Lake, IA
$4,412/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sun Valley Lake vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,412/mo
$4,443/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sun Valley Lake, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$4,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,517/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sun Valley Lake over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sun Valley Lake, 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 Sun Valley Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sun Valley Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sun Valley Lake

Homestead of Creston

5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.

Holland Farms in Norwalk, IA

4.5
The director, [name removed], is great and so are the nurses and the activity director. The younger people who work there are decent, but they are young and not sure they really know how to converse with older people. Dad enjoyed being teased by staff at [facility name removed] and I really ...
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Vintage Hills of Indianola

4.9
We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service but when we speak to our loved one she seems to be really satisfied. They have great activities, we love seeing our loved one get involved in all the different games and socialize with all the residents. We would absolutely ...
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Sun Valley Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sun Valley Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sun Valley Lake, 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 Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake 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
41.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.6%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sun Valley Lake 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 Sun Valley Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sun Valley Lake, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sun Valley Lake

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 Sun Valley Lake protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Homestead of Creston, Holland Farms and Edencrest at The Legacy are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sun Valley Lake, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 30 assisted living facilities near Sun Valley Lake, Iowa. See the full list.

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