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Assisted living costs in Alleman average about $4,645 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Alleman. Our detailed directory has 152 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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The employees here are extremely passionate about each and every one's experience when coming here and make it feels so comfortable and welcomed to the tenants, staff, and future tenants.
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 of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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Friendly, courteous, thoughtful, very caring, ready to help in any situation, and meals tasty and fitting of all diets. We picked this community because of the staff, location, and reviews from people.
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.
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
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All categories are 5. Mom and Dad have had a great experience at The Suites of Ankeny. They take great care of them and the staff has gone above and beyond to make them feel welcome and at home.
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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I am basing this off of the memory Care unit since Mom has been there the longest. They're willing to work with families on where to place residents and how to care for each individual resident. With 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.
Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...
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My wife is in the latter stages of dementia as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. When I could no longer safely care for her at home, I visited several homes in the area looking for a safe and comfortable...
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.
The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....
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Great floor plan choices . Facility doesn’t give feel of a nursing home when you first walk in. With being brand new there there were some hiccups but staff strives to overcome obstacles and learn from them.
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.
Located in Prairie Trail, CopperWood at Prarie Trail is comfortable and luxurious—unlike any other senior living community in the region. It’s a bright, active (and pet-friendly!) place where individuals receive personalized, compassionate care and support, leading to days filled with joy and...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Alleman, IA

The average cost of senior living in Alleman is $4,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valeria, IA with an average of $4,205 per month.

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

Alleman, IA
$4,645/mo
$4,578/mo
$4,559/mo

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

Alleman, IA
$4,645/mo
$4,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,645/mo
$4,645/mo

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

Studio
$5,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,330/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Alleman over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alleman, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Alleman

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alleman

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Meadowview of Johnston

4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Alleman review score based on 55 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 8 Alleman assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alleman 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

Alleman review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Alleman, IA8 facilities
8.2
Elkhart, IA9 facilities
8.0
Sheldahl, IA118 facilities

Review subcategories for Alleman 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 55 reviews of 8 Alleman assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alleman 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.
Alleman, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Alleman assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alleman assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alleman, 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 Alleman 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 Alleman that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alleman 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 Alleman Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alleman, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alleman 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 Alleman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alleman, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Alleman 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 Alleman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alleman 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 Alleman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
75%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alleman

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 Alleman protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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There are 8 assisted living facilities near Alleman, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Alleman, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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