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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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...
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Finding a home for a senior loved one is never an easy choice. It certainly wasn’t for us! When a fall and surgery dictated a move out of assisted living and into a long-term facility, we had some agonizing...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Innovative, Personalized, and Christ-Centered - Perry Lutheran HomePerry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa is Your Christian, Caring Community offering a Continuum of Care for your loved one to meet their changing needs. Perry Lutheran Home offers education and expertise, home care, assisted living,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Explore the comforts of small-town senior living at Addington Place of Carroll. Quiet surroundings near the edge of town create this community’s peaceful retirement setting without sacrificing quick access to Carroll’s conveniences.Addington Place of Carroll provides personalized assisted living...
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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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I am so happy with this community the staff are wonderful. I get to have different choices for my meals. When i do receive my meals they are very tasty balanced meals and the temperature for them is great....
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.
Scuyler Place Assisted Living is designed for couples or individuals. Our staff provide provide a friendly atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Activities are planned and designed to help prevent the isolation that can result from physical challenges. Feel the independence of your...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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They have been super helpful in making Nola feel welcome and dealing with her dementia issues. Her apartment is just the right size for her now, she's in a one bedroom. She is eating well and loves the food....
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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This is a great opportunity for a parent or a loved one to go to. They are very welcome and open with the residents as well as the family. My mother is very happy there and it was the best place for her to...
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
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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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My wife is in the latter stages of dementia as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. When I could no longer safely care for her at home, I visited several homes in the area looking for a safe and comfortable...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....
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I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...
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.
Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...
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The place is beautiful, has great food and has a lot of activities going on. I wish they would encourage my dad to attend more activities.
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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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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, 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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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, 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.
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.
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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, 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.
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of assisted living in Greene County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Greene County is $5,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jefferson, IA with an average of $5,042 per month.

Assisted living costs in Greene County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Greene County, IA
$5,261/mo

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

Greene County, IA
$5,261/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Greene County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,225/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,093/mo

Senior living costs in Greene County 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: Greene County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreene County, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,261/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Greene County, IA:$5,261/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Greene County, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Greene County, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Greene County, 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 Greene County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Greene County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Greene County

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Greene County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greene County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greene County, 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 Greene County 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 Greene County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Greene County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.2%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.2%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.2%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.5%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Greene County 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 Greene County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Greene County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.8%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.1%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.3%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Greene County 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 Greene County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greene County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.6%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.7%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Greene County 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 Greene County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greene County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.4%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greene County 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 Greene County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greene County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.1%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.9%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.1%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.1%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Greene County

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 Greene County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus, Woodlands Creek Senior Living and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Greene County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 87 assisted living facilities near Greene County, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Greene County, Iowa is CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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