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Assisted living costs in Butler Center average about $4,156 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in Butler Center. Our detailed directory has 127 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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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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.
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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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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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At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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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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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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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, Memory Care
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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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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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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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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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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 Butler Center, IA

The average cost of senior living in Butler Center is $4,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, IA with an average of $3,506 per month.

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

Butler Center, IA
$4,156/mo
$4,447/mo

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

Butler Center, IA
$4,156/mo
$4,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,156/mo
$4,164/mo

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

Studio
$5,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,233/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Butler Center over time

Butler Center, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Butler Center, 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 Butler Center.

What families are saying about assisted living in Butler Center

Recent reviews for assisted living in Butler Center

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Butler Center review score based on 34 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 70 Butler Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Butler Center 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

Butler Center review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Butler Center, IA70 facilities
8.3
Allison, IA14 facilities
8.0
Clarksville, IA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Butler Center 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 34 reviews of 70 Butler Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Butler Center 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Butler Center assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Butler Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Butler Center, 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 Butler Center 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 Butler Center 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
27.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Butler Center 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 Butler Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Butler Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Butler Center 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 Butler Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Butler Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Butler Center 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 Butler Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Butler Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Butler Center 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 Butler Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Butler Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Butler Center

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 Butler Center protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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