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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buxton, IA
Assisted living costs in Buxton average about $4,622 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 76 communities in Buxton. Our detailed directory has 339 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Oskaloosa, New Sharon and Pella.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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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
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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.
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 Buxton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Buxton is $4,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russell, IA with an average of $4,201 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buxton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buxton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buxton
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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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 Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff and community. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and community at Holland Farms, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, and Independence Village of Pella, creating a homelike environment where residents feel at ease and appreciated.
Individualized care and attention. Residents at Edencrest at Riverwoods, River Valley Place of Ottumwa, and Homestead of Centerville express satisfaction with the individualized care and attention they receive from staff, ensuring personalized needs are met.
Variety of activities to suit different interests. Reviews for Holland Farms, Independence Village of Pella, and Homestead of Oskaloosa highlight the wide range of activities offered, meeting residents' diverse interests and promoting socialization and engagement.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Comments from Addington Place of Fairfield, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, and Independence Village of Pella note the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, ensuring a comfortable and inviting living experience.
Dedicated and caring staff. Many reviews at Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Centerville, and Homestead of Oskaloosa praise the commitment and compassion of the staff, providing peace of mind for both residents and their families.
Home-cooked meals and delicious dining experiences. Positive feedback from residents at Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, Independence Village of Pella, and Addington Place of Fairfield emphasizes the quality and taste of the meals, enhancing the overall living experience.
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Buxton review score based on 82 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 55 Buxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buxton 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 Buxton 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 82 reviews of 55 Buxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buxton 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.Buxton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Buxton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buxton, 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 Buxton 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 Buxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buxton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.5%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.6%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buxton 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 Buxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buxton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.1%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buxton 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 Buxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buxton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.9%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buxton 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 Buxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buxton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buxton 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 Buxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buxton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
29.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buxton
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 Buxton protect seniors.
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