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9.9
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141 reviews
9.9
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Comfortable happy, well treated by staff. When touring my son and I agreed this is the palce for me. I'm so glad to be here and not elsewhere. Staff is excellent and caring.
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 Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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My mom loves it there. They are good for her. They help her all the time and we love the place in Oskaloosa. I do tell others about how wonderful Homestead is in Oskaloosa and I just think that it is a very...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Leighton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Leighton is $5,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eddyville, IA with an average of $4,824 per month.

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

Leighton, IA
$5,550/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,550/mo
$6,984/mo

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

Studio
$4,473/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,876/mo

Senior living costs in Leighton 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: Leighton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeighton, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,550/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,984/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Leighton, IA:$5,550/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Leighton, IA:$6,984/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Leighton, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Leighton, 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 Leighton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Leighton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Leighton

Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Homestead of Oskaloosa

5.0
It has been a very good experience. It is a very nice place. I love all of the people there. Very kind. Apartment sizes are great.

Independence Village of Pella

5.0
This facility and staff are wonderful. Dad was a long-time resident in the Independent Living portion of the facility. He also had a garage in the basement for his vehicle. He greatly enjoyed the ability to come and go as he pleased. For many years, he went to "work" in his local shop six days a ...
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Leighton review score based on 6 family reviews

9.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 6 reviews of 1 Leighton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Leighton 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

Leighton review score compared against nearby cities

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Leighton, IA1 facilities
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Albia, IA0 facilities

Leighton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leighton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leighton, 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 Leighton 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 Leighton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.3%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.2%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.2%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.8%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.4%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leighton 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 Leighton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.8%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.2%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leighton 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 Leighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.8%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.8%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Leighton 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 Leighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.5%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.8%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leighton 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 Leighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leighton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.3%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.5%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.6%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.1%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.6%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.3%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.2%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.7%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.4%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.7%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Leighton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Oskaloosa and Pleasant Park Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Leighton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Leighton, Iowa. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Leighton, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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