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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Melbourne, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Melbourne.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Melbourne for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Melbourne 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 Marshalltown, Nevada and Newton.
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Extremely pleased with the care Mom is receiving. [name removed] worked with us for over one year as we mulled over the right time to place Mom in their care. She was patient, kind, and helpful. During a...
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.
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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.
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.
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...
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 Melbourne, IA
The average cost of senior living in Melbourne is $4,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baxter, IA with an average of $4,282 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melbourne, IA vs. nearby cities
Melbourne, IA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melbourne, IA vs. the state and national average
Melbourne, IA
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melbourne vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Melbourne, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melbourne, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Melbourne
Recent reviews for assisted living in Melbourne
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA
5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Windsor Manor Nevada
5.0
They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.
Windsor Manor Grinnell
5.0
We moved my mother-in-law to Windsor Manor two weeks ago and both she and her family are happy with every aspect of the place.
Melbourne assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melbourne assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melbourne 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 Melbourne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Melbourne 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 Melbourne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melbourne, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melbourne 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 Melbourne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melbourne, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melbourne
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 Melbourne protect seniors.
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Glenwood Place, Windsor Manor Nevada and Windsor Manor Grinnell are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Melbourne, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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