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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bowsher, IA
Assisted living costs in Bowsher average about $4,483 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 34 communities in Bowsher. Our detailed directory has 459 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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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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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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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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...
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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...
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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, 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 Bowsher, IA
The average cost of senior living in Bowsher is $4,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,047 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bowsher, IA vs. nearby cities
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bowsher, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bowsher, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bowsher
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bowsher
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.
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Warm and caring staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff across different communities, such as Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Copper Shores Village, where residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships they've formed with the ca ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Rock Creek Senior Living offer a wide range of activities for residents, ensuring they stay socially active and engaged. From musical performances and movie nights to crafts and outings, there's always something ...
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Well-maintained facilities and amenities. Reviews for Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Edencrest at Siena Hills highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including well-maintained apartments, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
Flexible dining options. Residents at Independence Village of Ankeny, Rock Creek Senior Living, and Edencrest at Riverwoods enjoy the flexibility of not having set mealtimes, allowing them to choose when and what they'd like to eat.
Attentive care and support. Throughout reviews, families express gratitude for the attentive care their loved ones receive at various communities, such as Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Edencrest at Siena Hills, ensuring peace of mind for all involved.
Communication and transparency. Effective communication between families and staff is crucial at Edencrest at Green Meadows, Edencrest at Siena Hills, and Rock Creek Senior Living, with staff members being approachable and responsive to residents' and families' concerns.
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Bowsher review score based on 93 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 34 Bowsher assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bowsher 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 Bowsher 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 93 reviews of 34 Bowsher assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bowsher 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.Bowsher, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Bowsher assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowsher assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowsher, 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 Bowsher 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 Bowsher that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bowsher, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bowsher 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 Bowsher Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bowsher, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bowsher 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 Bowsher partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bowsher, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowsher 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 Bowsher communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bowsher, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowsher 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 Bowsher offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowsher, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bowsher
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 Bowsher protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ankeny and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bowsher, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 34 assisted living facilities near Bowsher, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bowsher, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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