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It is very helpful if you have loved ones or an advocate stop frequently to check on their resident. The room sizes are adequate but I would like to see more activities offered in the Memory Unit. The...
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.
SunnyBrook Assisted Living was established in 1995 by founder's David and Betty Howell of Fairfield, Iowa who recognized a need to provide a safe home environment for seniors requiring assistance in the acitivites of daily living, but still maintaining a sense of independence...
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Mom loves it at Ridgeview Assisted Living and her opinion is the most important opinion. Two months prior to moving she was 100% NOT going to move to assisted living!! Dad’s health was declining and she...
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 Views of Burlington provides a full range of services for older adults. In addition to assisted living services provided at RidgeView, skilled nursing, long-term care, and hospice services are provided at adjacent OakView Nursing & Rehab.We are proud to be independently owned and have...
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Bickford of Burlington has very friendly staff. i was sort of dissatisfied with the meals, but overall they are a good community.
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.
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...
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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
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Northfield, IA

The average cost of senior living in Northfield is $4,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawfordsville, IA with an average of $3,222 per month.

Assisted living costs in Northfield, IA, vs. nearby cities

Northfield, IA
$4,402/mo
$4,492/mo

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

Northfield, IA
$4,402/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,402/mo
$4,402/mo

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

Studio
$4,994/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,326/mo

Senior living costs in Northfield 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: Northfield, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthfield, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,402/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,402/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,402/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Northfield, IA:$4,402/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Northfield, IA:$4,402/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Northfield, IA:$4,402/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Northfield, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Northfield 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 Northfield, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Northfield 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
Northfield, IA$4,262/mo$8,700/mo-51.0%
Iowa$4,349/mo$4,570/mo-4.8%
National$4,603/mo$4,573/mo+0.7%
Northfield, IA
2024 average cost:$4,262/mo
2023 average cost:$8,700/mo
Percent change:-51.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,349/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:-4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,573/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Northfield, 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 Northfield.

What families are saying about assisted living in Northfield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Northfield

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Bickford of Burlington

5.0
In our area this is the nicest community to go to. The staff here are perfect with my loved one.

Northfield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northfield, 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 Northfield 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 Northfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Northfield 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 Northfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Northfield, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northfield 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 Northfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northfield, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Northfield 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 Northfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northfield, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northfield 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 Northfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northfield, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Northfield

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