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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: 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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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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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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
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.
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....

Cost of assisted living in Mc Intire, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Intire is $4,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Protivin, IA with an average of $3,323 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mc Intire, IA vs. nearby cities

Mc Intire, IA
$4,076/mo
$4,029/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mc Intire, IA vs. the state and national average

Mc Intire, IA
$4,076/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mc Intire vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,076/mo
$4,068/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mc Intire, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,958/mo
Studio
$4,376/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,590/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Mc Intire over time

Mc Intire, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mc Intire, 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 Mc Intire.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mc Intire

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mc Intire

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Mc Intire review score based on 65 family reviews

6.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 85 Mc Intire assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Intire 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

Mc Intire review score compared against nearby cities

6.5
Mc Intire, IA85 facilities
6.5
Riceville, IA107 facilities
6.4
Stacyville, IA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Intire 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 65 reviews of 85 Mc Intire assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Intire 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
3.3
4.1
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Mc Intire assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Intire assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Intire, 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 Mc Intire 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 Mc Intire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Intire, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.8%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
54.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Intire 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 Mc Intire Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Intire, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.3%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.1%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Intire 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 Mc Intire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Intire, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Intire 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 Mc Intire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Intire, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Intire 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 Mc Intire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Intire, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
22.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.1%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mc Intire

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 Mc Intire protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Traditions of Preston, Cedars of Austin and South Grove Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mc Intire, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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