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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wolf, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Wolf, 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 Wolf or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Wolf.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Wolf for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the Wolf 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 Ontario and Ontario.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ames, Ames and Boone.
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9.5
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86 reviews
Everyone goes above and beyond and does what needs to be done. Everything like food is furnished and I don't have to do anything if I don't want to.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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3.0
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5 reviews
The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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.
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Wolf, IA
The average cost of senior living in Wolf is $5,204 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Callender, IA with an average of $3,733 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wolf, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wolf
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wolf
Northridge Village in Ames, IA
5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Bickford of Ames
4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
King's Gardens Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes
5.0
In January, my family was asked to move my father to a locked memory care facility. I checked multiple facilities and after visiting Perry Lutheran homes, I felt like that would be home for him. When we moved our father, he instantly seemed very content and at home.
I can't say enough about ...
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Wolf assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolf assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolf, 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 Wolf 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 Wolf that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wolf 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 Wolf Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wolf 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 Wolf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolf, 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
12.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolf 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 Wolf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolf, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolf 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 Wolf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolf, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
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
12.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wolf
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 Wolf protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Ames, Bickford of Ames and Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wolf, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Wolf, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wolf, Iowa are Independence Village of Ames. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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