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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ankeny, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ankeny.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ankeny for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 32 assisted living facilities in the Ankeny 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 Drake, Beaverdale and Waveland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, Ames and Urbandale.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines). The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting. Available to you are many living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Ankeny, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ankeny is $4,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valeria, IA with an average of $4,188 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ankeny
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ankeny
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!!
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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Woodlands Creek Senior Living in Clive, IA
5.0
My mom, my sister and I are 100% happy with our choice. Mom's care has been wonderful. I feel she has lived longer because of their facility. Honestly, the staff at Woodlands Creek are just the best. The building itself is so clean and the apartment sizes and layouts are nice and spacious. ...
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Ankeny review score based on 73 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 29 Ankeny assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ankeny 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
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Review subcategories for Ankeny 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 73 reviews of 29 Ankeny assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ankeny 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.Ankeny, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Ankeny assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ankeny assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny 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 Ankeny 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
51.7%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.2%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ankeny 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 Ankeny Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ankeny 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 Ankeny partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ankeny 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 Ankeny communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ankeny, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
41%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ankeny 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 Ankeny offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ankeny, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ankeny
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 Ankeny protect seniors.
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