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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, 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
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
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ross, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ross is $3,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk Horn, IA with an average of $3,660 per month.

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

Ross, IA
$3,908/mo
$3,928/mo
$3,997/mo

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

Ross, IA
$3,908/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,908/mo
$3,908/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,093/mo
Studio
$4,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,001/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,070/mo

Senior living costs in Ross 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: Ross, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoss, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,908/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,908/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,215/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ross, IA:$3,908/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ross, IA:$3,908/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ross, IA:$3,215/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ross, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ross 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
Ross, IA$5,021/mo$4,133/mo+21.5%
Iowa$4,339/mo$4,413/mo-1.7%
National$4,631/mo$4,525/mo+2.3%
Ross, IA
2024 average cost:$5,021/mo
2023 average cost:$4,133/mo
Percent change:+21.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,339/mo
2023 average cost:$4,413/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,631/mo
2023 average cost:$4,525/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ross, 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 Ross.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ross

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ross

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Ross assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ross assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ross, 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 Ross 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 Ross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ross, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ross 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 Ross Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ross, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ross 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 Ross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ross, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ross 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 Ross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ross, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ross 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 Ross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ross, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ross

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

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