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Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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Windsor Manor staff feel like family. They get to know you on a personal level. They go above and beyond the expected, always. I would highly recommend them to others looking to place a loved one. Her time...
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming courtyard...
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Extremely pleased with the care Mom is receiving. [name removed] worked with us for over one year as we mulled over the right time to place Mom in their care. She was patient, kind, and helpful. During a...
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.
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
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The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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: 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.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Zearing, IA

The average cost of senior living in Zearing is $4,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Providence, IA with an average of $4,479 per month.

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

Zearing, IA
$4,729/mo

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

Zearing, IA
$4,729/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,729/mo
$4,812/mo

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

Studio
$5,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Zearing over time

Zearing, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zearing, 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 Zearing.

What families are saying about assisted living in Zearing

Recent reviews for assisted living in Zearing

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Windsor Manor Nevada

5.0
They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.

Bickford of Ames

4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.

Zearing review score based on 43 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 17 Zearing assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zearing 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

Zearing review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Zearing, IA17 facilities
8.1
McCallsburg, IA13 facilities
8.0
St. Anthony, IA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Zearing 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 43 reviews of 17 Zearing assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Zearing 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.
Zearing, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
2.8
4.1
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Zearing assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zearing assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zearing, 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 Zearing 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 Zearing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zearing 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 Zearing Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zearing 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 Zearing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Zearing 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 Zearing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zearing 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 Zearing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zearing, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zearing

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 Zearing protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Independence Village of Ames, Windsor Manor Nevada and Bickford of Ames are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Zearing, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Zearing, Iowa. See the full list.

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

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