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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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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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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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 Fern, IA

The average cost of senior living in Fern is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Falls, IA with an average of $3,911 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fern, IA, vs. nearby cities

Fern, IA
$4,071/mo
$4,083/mo
$4,246/mo

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

Fern, IA
$4,071/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,071/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Studio
$5,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,974/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,533/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Senior living costs in Fern 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: Fern, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFern, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,071/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,078/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,280/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fern, IA:$4,071/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fern, IA:$4,078/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fern, IA:$3,280/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fern, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fern 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 Fern, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fern 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 median 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
Fern, IA$6,035/mo$5,042/mo+19.7%
Iowa$4,631/mo$4,349/mo+6.5%
National$4,877/mo$4,603/mo+6.0%
Fern, IA
2024 average cost:$6,035/mo
2023 average cost:$5,042/mo
Percent change:+19.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,631/mo
2023 average cost:$4,349/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,877/mo
2023 average cost:$4,603/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fern, 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 Fern.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fern

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fern

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.9
We are very very happy here at Rosewood Estate. It is a unique model, because it allows you to choose how much care you want to use. They encourage you to use that level of care. The difference in the number of falls is radically different that at her prior facility. The staff members are just ...
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Fern review score based on 28 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 66 Fern assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fern 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

Fern review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Fern, IA66 facilities
7.1
Stout, IA89 facilities
7.4
Holland, IA93 facilities

Review subcategories for Fern 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 28 reviews of 66 Fern assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fern 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.
Fern, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Fern assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fern assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fern, 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 Fern 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 Fern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fern, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fern 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 Fern Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fern, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fern 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 Fern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fern, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fern 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 Fern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fern, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fern 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 Fern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fern, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fern

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 Fern protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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