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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Drakesville, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Drakesville, 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 Drakesville or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Drakesville.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Drakesville for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Drakesville 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 Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ottumwa, Milton and Centerville.
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8.0
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2 reviews
I would recommend to others. Pennsylvania Place staff were always willing to listen to our needs. The staff at Pennsylvania Place were all very helpful, and made Mom feel at home, and gave her needed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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5.7
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24 reviews
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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 Drakesville, IA
The average cost of senior living in Drakesville is $4,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pulaski, IA with an average of $3,423 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drakesville, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drakesville, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Drakesville, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Drakesville, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Drakesville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Drakesville
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa, IA
4.9
They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be.
They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things. Communication between the community and myself is pretty good, they usually contact me with any ...
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Homestead of Centerville
5.0
Homestead of Centerville was the ideal place for my mother. The staff was professional, personable, and aimed to please at any time of day or night. The facility is clean, well lit and maintained, and free of odor and clutter. When mom required adapted assistance, the staff was willing to ...
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Drakesville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drakesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drakesville, 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 Drakesville 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 Drakesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drakesville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Drakesville 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 Drakesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drakesville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drakesville 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 Drakesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drakesville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27%
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Availability of select dining options in Drakesville 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 Drakesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drakesville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drakesville 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 Drakesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drakesville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Drakesville
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 Drakesville protect seniors.
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Homestead of Centerville, Pennsylvania Place and River Valley Place of Ottumwa are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Drakesville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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