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77 Floor plans available
9.3
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14 reviews
9.3
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1. My mother is very happy at Holland Farms and getting excellent care 2. Holland Farms is exceptionally clean. No odors. I have never noticed an area that isn't kept clean 3. Right away we were greeted by...
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.
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8.6
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20 reviews
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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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8.0
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Staff is great for the most part. Activities are targeted to older patients. Food - I cooked 98% of our meals. Most meals were similar to school like meals in with a lot of pork. Never had any fresh veggies...
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.
Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Wick, IA

The average cost of senior living in Wick is $4,429 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,096 per month.

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

Wick, IA
$4,429/mo
$4,617/mo

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

Wick, IA
$4,429/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,429/mo
$4,440/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,026/mo

Senior living costs in Wick 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: Wick, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWick, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,429/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,440/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,849/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wick, IA:$4,429/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wick, IA:$4,440/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wick, IA:$2,849/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wick, IA, over time

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

Wick, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Wick, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wick 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
Wick, IA$6,097/mo$6,595/mo-7.6%
Iowa$4,460/mo$4,504/mo-1.0%
National$4,555/mo$4,529/mo+0.6%
Wick, IA
2024 average cost:$6,097/mo
2023 average cost:$6,595/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
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 Wick, 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 Wick.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wick

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wick

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Bickford of West Des Moines

5.0
In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been there a long time, and the sales team east to work with. With its locked facility and large ...
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Wick assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wick assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wick, 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 Wick 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 Wick that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wick, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wick 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 Wick Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wick, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wick 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 Wick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wick, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Wick 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 Wick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wick, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wick 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 Wick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wick, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wick

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