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Photo of Prairie Hills at Tipton
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The staff and administration are very personable and caring to mom. The activities director in the Memory Care is exceptional ! She plans great activities. The room is a very nice and comfortable size.
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.
Prairie Hills at Tipton specializes in assisted living and memory care in a warm, home-like community nestled on a hill at the edge of town in Cedar County. Each spacious apartment overlooks beautiful landscapes from every direction. Our expansive property offers walking paths, outdoor...
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9.2
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Thank you to all the staff at Storypoint for being so wonderful. The nurses, aides, activities, food staff, administrators, cleaning staff! Everyone did a wonderful job making mom's final year and a half 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.
With several open-concept floor plans to choose from, our apartment homes are comfortable, easy to navigate and designed to maximize living and entertaining. And because they’re all maintenance-free, you or your loved one won’t even have to change a light bulb.Outside, there’s a thriving...
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No complaints ( except that folks hole up pretty soon after dinner !) The apartment size and location of the community is fine. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved...
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.
Legacy Senior Living is a retirement community that is located on the east side of Iowa City. They have two distinct communities located on their beautiful campus. This includes Independent Living & Assisted Living. All Legacy staff members take part in Hearthstone training that is renewed...
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Each room is cleaned once a week. I watched the girl "clean" my room- she needs to change the mop water. The dining and shared spaces are clean, they vacuum non stop. The staff were super friendly. I was...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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
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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, 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.
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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.
Photo of Cherry Ridge and Hallmark Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Cost of assisted living in Buchanan, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $5,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anamosa, IA with an average of $4,573 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, IA, vs. state and national averages

Buchanan, IA
$5,363/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,363/mo
$6,808/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,817/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buchanan, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,808/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,989/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, IA:$5,363/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, IA:$6,808/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, IA:$2,989/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buchanan, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buchanan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Buchanan, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buchanan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buchanan, IA$5,474/mo$5,046/mo+8.5%
Iowa$5,219/mo$4,926/mo+6.0%
National$5,408/mo$5,128/mo+5.5%
Buchanan, IA
2024 average cost:$5,474/mo
2023 average cost:$5,046/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,219/mo
2023 average cost:$4,926/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,408/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buchanan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buchanan

Prairie Hills at Tipton

4.4
What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others.

Bickford of Iowa City

4.9
I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.

Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA

4.9
Our loved one really enjoys the different activities Keystone Place at Forevergreen offers at for the residents especially bingo, scrabble, cards and the musical entertainment.

Buchanan review score based on 615 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 615 reviews of 23 Buchanan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buchanan review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buchanan review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Buchanan, IA23 facilities
9.2
Muscatine, IA0 facilities
8.7
Anamosa, IA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Buchanan assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 615 reviews of 23 Buchanan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buchanan resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Buchanan, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Buchanan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.3%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.5%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.1%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.5%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan 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 Buchanan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.9%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.5%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan 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 Buchanan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.1%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.3%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan 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 Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buchanan

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buchanan protect seniors.
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Prairie Hills at Tipton, FeatherStone at Hickory Hill and Legacy Pointe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buchanan, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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