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Assisted living costs in Bussey average about $5,552 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 61 communities in Bussey. Our detailed directory has 479 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Monroe, Oskaloosa and Pella.

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.
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.
40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The apartments are nice sized and clean. Staff is very caring. If it were not for the food service - it would be awesome. Get a real chef! It seems like all they do is reheat food and they don't seem to be...
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...
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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.
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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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
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.
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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: 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.
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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
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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.
Photo of Auburn Manor
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
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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
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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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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.
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
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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.
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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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Bussey, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bussey is $5,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Albia, IA with an average of $4,824 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bussey, IA, vs. state and national averages

Bussey, IA
$5,552/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Bussey, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,552/mo
$7,087/mo

Assisted living costs in Bussey, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,473/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,932/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,699/mo

Senior living costs in Bussey 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: Bussey, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBussey, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,552/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,087/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,877/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bussey, IA:$5,552/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bussey, IA:$7,087/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bussey, IA:$2,877/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bussey, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bussey 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
Bussey, IA$5,371/mo$5,196/mo+3.4%
Iowa$4,354/mo$4,448/mo-2.1%
National$4,528/mo$4,531/mo-0.1%
Bussey, IA
2024 average cost:$5,371/mo
2023 average cost:$5,196/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,354/mo
2023 average cost:$4,448/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,528/mo
2023 average cost:$4,531/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bussey, IA

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 Bussey.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bussey

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bussey

The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Bussey review score based on 106 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 61 Bussey assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bussey 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

Bussey review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Bussey, IA61 facilities
8.2
Albia, IA13 facilities
8.3
Chariton, IA80 facilities

Review subcategories for Bussey 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 106 reviews of 61 Bussey assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bussey 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.
Bussey, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Bussey assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bussey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bussey, 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 Bussey 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 Bussey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bussey, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.1%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bussey 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 Bussey Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bussey, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bussey 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 Bussey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bussey, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bussey 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 Bussey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bussey, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bussey 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 Bussey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bussey, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bussey

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 Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bussey protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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