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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ivy, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ivy, 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 Ivy or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ivy.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ivy for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 16 assisted living facilities in the Ivy 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 Beaverdale, Waveland Park and Cheatom Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Urbandale and Indianola.
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Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view...
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.
Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...
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Very clean, all staff that we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The front office staff bent over backwards to help us at a very difficult time for our family. Seriously great staff.
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.
Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...
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My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have 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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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Our loved one likes the complex a lot. The meals have not been great because the chef has quit. Our loved one has really has enjoyed participating in the activities.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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I'm very happy with this facility and would recommend it to friends and family. The food is ok, kind of plain but no issues other than that. The facility is very clean, it's well maintained, and they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...
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Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are...
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.
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
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I am happy for the care that is received from this community. The staff are caring and attentive to the residents. The menu offers alot of healthy meals that she is enjoying. The activities are helpful for...
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.
The Rose of East Des Moines is an independent living community located in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines is a part of the counties of Polk and Warren. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, residents have easy access to hospitals, parks, shopping, and fine dining. Just about anything residents...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ivy, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ivy is $4,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasantville, IA with an average of $4,129 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ivy
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ivy
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!!
Addington Place of Des Moines
5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines.
I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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Meadowview of Johnston
4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Ivy assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ivy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ivy, 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 Ivy 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 Ivy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ivy, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ivy 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 Ivy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ivy, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ivy 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 Ivy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ivy, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ivy 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 Ivy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ivy, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ivy 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 Ivy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ivy, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ivy
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 Ivy protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ivy, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Ivy, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ivy, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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