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I would give all of those a 5. She has loved it there. All the workers are always happy. They check on her all the time and it is such a nice clean place
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.
Close to the Minnesota border and 120 miles from Des Moines, Homestead of Mason City is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Mason City, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require...
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They were wonderful and walked me through every step. Everything seems clean and smells fresh. The staff is very friendly and greets me every time I come in with a smile. I feel like my family member is...
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.
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mason City, IowaJust on the outskirts of town, close enough to stay connected yet far enough to feel the calm of the country, Country Meadow Place is both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant neighborhood alive with activity and community spirit. Our Assisted...
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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
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
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: 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
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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
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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Nora Springs, IA

The average cost of senior living in Nora Springs is $4,993 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock Falls, IA with an average of $3,787 per month.

Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, vs. nearby cities

Nora Springs, IA
$4,993/mo
$4,689/mo

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

Nora Springs, IA
$4,993/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,993/mo
$4,993/mo

Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,247/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,504/mo

Senior living costs in Nora Springs 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: Nora Springs, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNora Springs, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,993/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,993/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,870/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Nora Springs, IA:$4,993/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Nora Springs, IA:$4,993/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nora Springs, IA:$3,870/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nora Springs and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Nora Springs, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nora Springs have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nora Springs, IA$5,692/mo$5,704/mo-0.2%
Iowa$4,542/mo$4,395/mo+3.3%
National$4,444/mo$4,624/mo-3.9%
Nora Springs, IA
2024 average cost:$5,692/mo
2023 average cost:$5,704/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,542/mo
2023 average cost:$4,395/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,444/mo
2023 average cost:$4,624/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nora Springs

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nora Springs

Apple Valley Place at Charles City

4.1
We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people around her. I feel the staff genuinely care.

Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

5.0
What we like the most about Apple Valley is the staff and friends, and our loved one can have her cat which is a plus. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Homestead of Mason City

5.0
Homestead is a wonderful home for yourself or your family members. The environment is very loving and caring. I cannot say enough about the staff. They are all so kind, friendly, wanting to help you in any way that they possibly can. Every day is filled with activities. Because it is a ...
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Nora Springs assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nora Springs assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
53.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nora Springs, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nora Springs

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

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