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Staff is very nice and attentive. Facility is nicely kept. It's very nice to have a doctor come there and the hairdresser there used to work with my mom many years ago.
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.
Your Home at Pearl City PlacePearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging...
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Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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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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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 Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Wapello, IA

The average cost of senior living in Wapello is $4,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawfordsville, IA with an average of $3,222 per month.

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

Wapello, IA
$4,451/mo
$4,295/mo

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

Wapello, IA
$4,451/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,451/mo
$4,451/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,850/mo
Studio
$5,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,002/mo

Senior living costs in Wapello 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: Wapello, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWapello, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,451/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,451/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,464/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wapello, IA:$4,451/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wapello, IA:$4,451/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wapello, IA:$3,464/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wapello, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wapello 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
Wapello, IA$5,256/mo$5,790/mo-9.2%
Iowa$4,401/mo$4,322/mo+1.8%
National$4,614/mo$4,625/mo-0.2%
Wapello, IA
2024 average cost:$5,256/mo
2023 average cost:$5,790/mo
Percent change:-9.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,401/mo
2023 average cost:$4,322/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,614/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wapello, 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 Wapello.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wapello

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wapello

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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Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

4.9
My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The nurse is a RN and there full time. The director is also a LPN nurse. The activity director ...
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Brookstone of Aledo

4.8
The Brookstone of Aledo community in a microcosm of Aledo. It matches to caring nature of the small rural town and people who live here. The staff are partners with resident and family to ensure best care. They really know and care about out father. The facility is beautiful and well cared for ...
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Wapello assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wapello assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wapello, 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 Wapello 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 Wapello that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wapello, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
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
28.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
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 Wapello 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 Wapello Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wapello, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wapello 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 Wapello partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wapello, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wapello 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 Wapello communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wapello, IANational
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 Wapello 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 Wapello offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wapello, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
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
42.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wapello

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