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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ames, SD
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ames, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ames or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ames.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ames for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Ames area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Miller, Stephan and Spring Valley Colony.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Miller, Stephan and Spring Valley Colony.
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ames, SD
The average cost of senior living in Ames is $4,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orient, SD with an average of $4,832 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ames, SD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ames, SD vs. the state and national average
Ames, SD
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ames vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ames, SD by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ames, SD
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 Ames.
Private income options in South Dakota
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VA benefits in South Dakota
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Medicare and Medicaid in South Dakota
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Ames assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ames assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ames, 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 Ames 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 Ames that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ames, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
12.5%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
48.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ames 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 Ames Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ames, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
51.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ames 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 Ames partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ames, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ames 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 Ames communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ames, SDNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ames 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 Ames offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ames, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ames
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 South Dakota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ames protect seniors.
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Miller Manor, Good Samaritan Society - Miller ALC and Highmore Health are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ames, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
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