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Photo of Holland Farms
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77 Floor plans available
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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...
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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We wanted to find a memory care facility that was near us and allowed cats. Moving our loved one to a memory care facility was stressful enough for him and we knew if we also took away his cat, it would be...
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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When Mom was there, the staff was awesome. They did a fantastic job. The staffing has changed since then, so I can't say now. But I would say to check them out. It seemed like she was home. Her dementia...
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.
Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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...
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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.
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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: 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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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...
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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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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in West Saint Marys, IA

The average cost of senior living in West Saint Marys is $4,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,096 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Saint Marys, IA vs. nearby cities

West Saint Marys, IA
$4,617/mo
$4,617/mo

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

West Saint Marys, IA
$4,617/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Saint Marys vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,617/mo
$4,633/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in West Saint Marys, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,820/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in West Saint Marys over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Saint Marys, 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 West Saint Marys.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Saint Marys

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Saint Marys

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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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

West Saint Marys assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Saint Marys assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Saint Marys, 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 West Saint Marys 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 West Saint Marys 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
45.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Saint Marys 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 West Saint Marys Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Saint Marys, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Saint Marys 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 West Saint Marys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Saint Marys, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Saint Marys 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 West Saint Marys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Saint Marys, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Saint Marys 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 West Saint Marys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Saint Marys, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Saint Marys

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 West Saint Marys protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and Copper Shores Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Saint Marys, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near West Saint Marys, Iowa. See the full list.

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

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