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Photo of Grand Living at Indian Creek
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Memory care could use some licensed clinicians present during daytime hours. There seems to be a gap with addressing clinical issues in real-time. And we cannot expect med-techs to have the training or...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Indian Creek — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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Our family has been most pleased with the Views of Marion! The facility is bright and clean and the entry way inviting. The staff has been superior in every way; they go the extra mile to ensure a resident...
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.
The Views Senior Living of Marion is a locally owned and Iowa managed community. When we open in 2019 we will be the only full continuum of care in Marion, IA. This includes independent and assisted living apartments, our well-known healing design memory care, skilled rehabilitation, and...
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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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.
The Villages at Marion offer a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Village Place, the Independent Living Facility, provides carefree living and a community of friends. While at Village Ridge, the Assisted Living Facility, you will be able to maintain an independent lifestyle with the individual...
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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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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 offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Whittier, IA

The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $4,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairieburg, IA with an average of $4,141 per month.

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

Whittier, IA
$4,477/mo
$4,577/mo

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

Whittier, IA
$4,477/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,477/mo
$4,531/mo

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

Studio
$4,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,045/mo

Senior living costs in Whittier 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: Whittier, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhittier, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,477/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,531/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,295/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Whittier, IA:$4,477/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Whittier, IA:$4,531/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Whittier, IA:$3,295/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Whittier, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Whittier 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.

Whittier, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Whittier, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Whittier 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
Whittier, IA$5,663/mo$5,668/mo-0.1%
Iowa$4,460/mo$4,504/mo-1.0%
National$4,555/mo$4,529/mo+0.6%
Whittier, IA
2024 average cost:$5,663/mo
2023 average cost:$5,668/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,460/mo
2023 average cost:$4,504/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,555/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whittier, 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 Whittier.

What families are saying about assisted living in Whittier

Recent reviews for assisted living in Whittier

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

The Views of Cedar Rapids

5.0
They know the residents by name, they all seem to take part in the care and socialization of the residents. Very friendly and personable

Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Robins, IA

5.0
I would say that the staff is very good with the residents - very mindset on making sure they are taken care of - willing to help. Husband felt more comfortable with Emery Place - felt more like home- not huge facility where he could get lost.

Whittier assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whittier, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whittier 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 Whittier Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whittier, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittier 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 Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittier, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittier 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittier, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittier, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whittier

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