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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationGrandview Health Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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 St Lucas, IA

The average cost of senior living in St Lucas is $3,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Atkinson, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.

Assisted living costs in St Lucas, IA, vs. nearby cities

St Lucas, IA
$3,916/mo
$3,202/mo

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

St Lucas, IA
$3,916/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in St Lucas, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,916/mo
$3,916/mo

Assisted living costs in St Lucas, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,981/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,195/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Senior living costs in St Lucas 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: St Lucas, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Lucas, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,916/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,916/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,296/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
St Lucas, IA:$3,916/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
St Lucas, IA:$3,916/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
St Lucas, IA:$3,296/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in St Lucas, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St Lucas 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
St Lucas, IA$6,034/mo$5,225/mo+15.5%
Iowa$4,425/mo$4,570/mo-3.2%
National$4,793/mo$4,573/mo+4.8%
St Lucas, IA
2024 average cost:$6,034/mo
2023 average cost:$5,225/mo
Percent change:+15.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,425/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,793/mo
2023 average cost:$4,573/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St Lucas, 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 St Lucas.

What families are saying about assisted living in St Lucas

Recent reviews for assisted living in St Lucas

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA

4.9
We are very very happy here at Rosewood Estate. It is a unique model, because it allows you to choose how much care you want to use. They encourage you to use that level of care. The difference in the number of falls is radically different that at her prior facility. The staff members are just ...
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St Lucas review score based on 38 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 67 St Lucas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Lucas 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

St Lucas review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
St Lucas, IA67 facilities
7.0
Waucoma, IA8 facilities
7.0
Fort Atkinson, IA5 facilities

Review subcategories for St Lucas 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 38 reviews of 67 St Lucas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St Lucas 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.
St Lucas, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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St Lucas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Lucas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Lucas, 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 St Lucas 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 St Lucas 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
22.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Lucas 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 St Lucas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Lucas, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Lucas 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 St Lucas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Lucas, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in St Lucas 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 St Lucas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Lucas, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Lucas 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 St Lucas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Lucas, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Lucas

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