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It has been a great place to move our parent. There are several activities a day, the food is good, and the staff is very friendly! The physical therapy team has been very helpful for our parent to regain...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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We are all a family. Staff and residents have a camaraderie that can't be beat. Residents in Independent and Assisted living spent time together with many planned activities. If you get bored it is your own...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...
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The facility itself, and the resident rooms are very nice. The staff I have observed are very caring, and they work hard to plan activities for the residents inside and outside of the facility. My mother's...
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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. 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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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They allowed a cat in Memory Care. That was very important to our loved one. Not all places allow a pet. Not sure if they accept Medicaid. Not an issue for us, but I went through this same process with other...
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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The staff was so kind to me when I came in that for that first tour. And they are very good about keeping me updated with her condition. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for memory care
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Swan, IA

The average cost of senior living in Swan is $4,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,096 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Swan, IA vs. nearby cities

Swan, IA
$4,594/mo
$4,773/mo
$4,773/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Swan, IA vs. the state and national average

Swan, IA
$4,594/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Swan vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,594/mo
$4,608/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Swan, IA by room type

Studio
$5,360/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,148/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Swan over time

Swan, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Swan, 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 Swan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Swan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swan

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Meadowview of Johnston

4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Swan review score based on 30 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 11 Swan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swan 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

Swan review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Swan, IA11 facilities
8.2
Runnells, IA126 facilities
8.2
Hartford, IA127 facilities

Review subcategories for Swan 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 11 Swan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swan 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.1
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
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Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Swan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swan, 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 Swan 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 Swan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swan, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swan 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 Swan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swan, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swan 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 Swan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swan, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
35.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Swan 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 Swan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swan, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swan 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 Swan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swan, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swan

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 Swan protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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There are 15 assisted living facilities near Swan, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Swan, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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