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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Calmar, IA
Assisted living costs in Calmar average about $3,998 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Calmar. Our detailed directory has 39 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 New Hampton, Decorah and Fredericksburg.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 CorporationGrandview Health 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...
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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...
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
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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
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Calmar, IA
The average cost of senior living in Calmar is $3,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson Junction, IA with an average of $3,252 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Calmar, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Calmar, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Calmar vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Calmar, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Calmar, 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 Calmar.
Private income options in Iowa
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What families are saying about assisted living in Calmar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Calmar
Harmony Place
5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility.
Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.
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.
Garden View Place in Monona, IA
4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it.
They raised prices a couple ...
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Calmar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Calmar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Calmar, 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 Calmar 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 Calmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Calmar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Calmar 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 Calmar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Calmar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Calmar 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 Calmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Calmar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.2%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Calmar 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 Calmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Calmar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
17.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Calmar 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 Calmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Calmar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
8.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
4.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Calmar
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 Calmar protect seniors.
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