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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Scarville, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Scarville, 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 Scarville or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Scarville.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Scarville for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 73 assisted living facilities in the Scarville area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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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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Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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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South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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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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.
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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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 parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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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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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 Scarville, IA
The average cost of senior living in Scarville is $3,684 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woden, IA with an average of $3,367 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Scarville, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Scarville, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Scarville, IA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Scarville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Scarville
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.
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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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Scarville review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 59 Scarville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Scarville 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
Scarville review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Scarville 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 30 reviews of 59 Scarville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scarville 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.Scarville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Scarville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scarville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scarville, 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 Scarville 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 Scarville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scarville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Scarville 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 Scarville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scarville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scarville 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 Scarville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scarville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Scarville 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 Scarville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scarville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scarville 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 Scarville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scarville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scarville
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 Scarville protect seniors.
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Cedars of Austin, Homestead of Mason City and Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Scarville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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