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Assisted living costs in Ames average about $5,444 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 174 communities in Ames. Our detailed directory has 2838 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Herculaneum, Festus and Waterloo.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah
11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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The staff is great! Food is very good-Staff kept everyone occupied and residents enjoy all the activities Rooms are a bit small-not much closet space in 1 bedroom apt- they have a few 2 bedroom apt...
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.
Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah's services are never an additional cost, whether your loved one needs independent, assisted living or memory care. We structure our living plan to always make it affordable for families and their loved ones while continually striving to provide the utmost care and...
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Photo of Longevity Living of Granite City
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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Overall I am very happy with the place. I think the best part is the staff. They are so kind and supportive and think they take very good care of my dad. He can be a difficult patient, but they always assure...
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 Cedarhurst of Granite City, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Granite City, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Troy
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8.9
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36 reviews
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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.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Charter Senior Living of Troy, a Charter Senior Living Community. Our residents are free from the cares of chores and other daily stresses. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with your needs. Always preserving your...
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Photo of Bradford Place
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8.9
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36 reviews
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Nice small facility with good size rooms. I am overall satisfied with Bradford Place once we were on the same page. Not recommended for everyone!
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.
Bradford Place is an assisted living community nestled in the peaceful town of Swansea, St. Clair County, Illinois. Swansea is known for being a quiet community with a nice blend of commerce and farming. Not only is it a great place to live, but it offers a lot of attractions for family members...
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Photo of The Lumiere of Chesterfield
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5 stars! It's a wonderful place! The food is excellent, there are a lot of activities. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living.
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 LUMIERE OF CHESTERFIELDIN CHESTERFIELD, MONestled in a peaceful suburban setting just 30 minutes away from downtown St. Louis, seniors lead a luxurious retirement supported by a full range of personalized care at The Lumiere of Chesterfield. French for light, we live up to our Lumiere...
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Photo of Kingsland Walk Senior Living
99 Photos available
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The staff is great, and overall, my mom has received good care. Her apartment is the perfect size and meets her needs well. The staff members are kind, helpful, and genuinely seem to care about the...
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.
Kingsland Walk Senior Living offers so much more than a place to hang your hat. We are a true community, shaped by the relationships we form and the adventures we share. We are committed to crafting a lifestyle rich in experiences that go beyond the traditional concept of senior living, and we...
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Photo of Fairmont on Clayton
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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49 reviews
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We did visit Fairmont on Clayton. And both of my sisters became residence in [date removed]. My older sister [name removed] has since died this March, but my sister [name removed] is still a resident and...
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.
Fairmont on Clayton is located in the Clayton / Richmond Heights area, just minutes from the Galleria Mall. We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homelike.Step into our community and you can't help but feel at home....
Photo of Garden Place Columbia
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My mom was well taken care of. The place was very clean. Loved the people who worked there. The people who work there were genuine and caring. I would recommend to others.
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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. We also offer short term and respite stays. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include...
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Photo of Promenade Senior Living
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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71 reviews
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Outstanding capable, kind and friendly staff, great food, great activities, overall great care. My sister and I have great peace of mind that our mom is in memory care at the Promenade.
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.
Perfectly nestled between Ladue, Frontenac and Clayton, MO, in Richmond Heights, Promenade Senior Living will offer an active and engaged lifestyle with just the right supportive care available when needed. Just a stone's throw from all of the exciting cultural, shopping & dining attractions St....
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Photo of Keystone Place at Richland Creek
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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Facility clean. Lots of activities/ events. Just had a huge 7% rate increase. Having issues keeping kitchen help. Lost a cook and pastry chef who didn't last 1 month.
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 Keystone Place at Richland CreekEvery person who chooses to make Keystone their home has not only lived an extraordinary life but shares the desire to keep living life to the fullest.Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Keystone Place at Richland...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Richmond Heights
1616 Photos available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
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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.
Allegro is proud to bring more than 40 years of experience to the St. Louis metropolitan area, home of our company headquarters. Allegro strives to reimagine senior living, bringing comfort, convenience and quality care to older adults who want and deserve the best.Allegro Richmond Heights...
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Photo of American House Town and Country
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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American House is a lovely facility. The memory care staff is a kind, caring, and well trained professional staff. My husband was there for a two week respite. I would highly recommend the memory care unit.
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 Town and Country Senior Living, where compassionate care meets vibrant community living! Nestled in the heart of a charming neighborhood, our assisted living and memory care options offer a warm and welcoming environment for seniors seeking a supportive lifestyle.At Town and Country we...
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Photo of Saint Ann Assisted Living Center
55 Photos available
8.5
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From the date of our initial tour I have experienced kindness from all the staff. We dropped in unannounced for our first visit & [name removed] was most gracious to take time & show us around. As for the...
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.
Saint Ann Assisted Living is a Missouri state licensed 40 bed facility with both private and semi-private rooms available. Each apartment and bathroom is equipped with an emergency call system for our residents' safety.Domestic Services-Housekeeping-Laundry-Utilities and maintenance free...
Photo of San Gabriel Memory Care Highland
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It is very clean. Staff ready to help. Room spacious and we were allowed to make it family friendly. I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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Photo of Brightly Senior Living Glen Carbon
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Definitely 5 stars, they have been very helpful, courteous, friendly, nice you name it. They are very professional and willing to help you in any way possible. All 3 of us children are very pleased.
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.
Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, Illinois offers a high-end and affordable approach to assisted living and memory care. Here are some key features of this community:All-Inclusive Living Plan: Brightly provides an all-inclusive living plan with the lowest rates in the area. Services such as...
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Photo of St Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.3
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The apartment was a good size. The staff was great, for the most part, but there was an issue with the nurse on my sister's first night back from a hospital visit. Initially, the food was great, but then...
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.
St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is a newly owned and operated senior living community conveniently located in the heart of St. Louis Hills. Our focus on customer excellence and honoring our elders through a commitment to serve with integrity, compassion, and purpose is...
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Photo of Addington Place of Sparta
2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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My mother has been to the doctor several times for regular checkups since she moved in. Her health has improved and that makes her children very happy and relieved. The staff is terrific! They are very...
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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Photo of Terraces at Marymount Manor
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Staff seems great. The apartment is a great size with a great walk out patio. She likes the dining room and said the food is ok.
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.
Located in Eureka on 14 acres of gently rolling countryside surrounded by picturesque woods, located just minutes from the Interstate 270 / Interstate 44 interchange. . Each of our guests receive comprehensive care based on individual needs. Marymount's focus is on matching our support to their...
Photo of Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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It's very close to all the children and less than a mile from my home. I can pop in any time and there are plenty of activities she can partake in, even with her memory issues.
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.
Southview Assisted Living is the premier senior living community in South County near St. Louis, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care . This newly built senior living community will begin welcoming residents in Summer 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially...
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Photo of Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care
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55 Floor plans available
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They accepted my mom into the facility then after a week they told me we needed to move her out. They said she needed skilled nursing and they didn't offer that. I had shared her condition with them and they...
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 Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living & Memory Care, a luxurious senior living community just outside St. Louis, Missouri. Here you can enjoy a full lifestyle that balances independence with personal assistance. The community offers 95 comfortable, maintenance-free apartments, along with...
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Photo of Kinwell at Sunset Hills
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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My mom was in memory care, the food was not great in memory care. Better in the assisted-living. They were short-staffed at times. Also activities on memory care were a little too nonexistent. Activities in...
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.
Photo of Cambridge House of Swansea
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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They are flexible and very accommodating. The room size is good. The physical therapy services are excellent. The staff is very friendly and responsive. The food is the weakness.
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.
Cambridge House of Swansea Cambridge House of Swansea is a newly build assisted living community, with beautiful apartments, located in the cozy town of Belleville, Illinois, counting just over 43,000 citizens. Conveniently located, the living community is steps away from parks and shopping...
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Would absolutely recommend it. It exceeds all expectations. They do everything to make residents comfortable. There are many food options every day, activities of every kind from 7 am unto 8 pm. There are...
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.
Friendship Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is located on the Friendship Village Sunset Hills campus, provides the right level of assistance with daily activities, so you can remain as independent and active as you want to be. Friendship Village Assisted Living is committed to meeting your...
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Photo of St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton
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The staff were very carrying individuals who made our loved one feel welcomed and cared for. She enjoyed the food and they were able to give her the mechanical soft diet she needed. Her apartment was just...
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.
St. Andrew's Assisted Living has been providing Assisted Living Services in the Bridgeton area for 24 years, and is part of the St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors System family! We offer cozy studio apartments furnished with your favorite furniture and treasured mementos, refrigerator- and...
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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.
Enjoy Independent Living with Comfort, Choice, and Peace of mind. At Carlyle Senior Living, residents enjoy the comfort and privacy of their own spacious apartment-style suites while receiving the support they need to live confidently and independently. Each suite is thoughtfully designed with...
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Cost of assisted living in Ames, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ames is $5,444 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kaskaskia, IL with an average of $4,830 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ames, IL, vs. state and national averages

Ames, IL
$5,444/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Ames, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,444/mo
$6,603/mo

Assisted living costs in Ames, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,318/mo
Studio
$4,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,523/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,481/mo

Senior living costs in Ames 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: Ames, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmes, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ames, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ames, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ames, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ames, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ames 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 average 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
Ames, IL$5,176/mo$5,150/mo+0.5%
Illinois$5,730/mo$5,484/mo+4.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Ames, IL
2024 average cost:$5,176/mo
2023 average cost:$5,150/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,730/mo
2023 average cost:$5,484/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ames, IL

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.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ames

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ames

Villas of Holly Brook Bethalto in East Alton, IL

5.0
So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times to eat with your loved ones and the meals look great and we have heard nothing but good ...
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Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL

4.5
After residing in the Independent Living area of Meridian Village for just over 5 years I have absolutely no regrets. It is a pleasure to call Meridian Village my home. We are supported by a very capable and caring staff. There are numerous quality activities and opportunities available that ...
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Ames review score based on 703 family reviews

7.9
Review score174 facilities703 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 703 reviews of 174 Ames assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ames 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

Ames review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ames, IL174 facilities
8.2
Waterloo, IL84 facilities
6.7
Carbondale, IL37 facilities

Review subcategories for Ames 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 703 reviews of 174 Ames assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ames 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.
Ames, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.5%
53%
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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, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
13.9%
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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, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
19.4%
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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, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
18.5%
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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, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
47.1%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ames protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Garden Villas South are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ames, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 174 assisted living facilities near Ames, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ames, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Clarendale Clayton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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