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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chariton, IA
Assisted living costs in Chariton average about $4,618 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 115 communities in Chariton. Our detailed directory has 874 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.
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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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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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
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.
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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
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.
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...
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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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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.
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: 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.
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: Memory Care
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.
Cost of assisted living in Chariton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Chariton is $4,618 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $3,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chariton, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chariton, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chariton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chariton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chariton
Addington Place of Des Moines
5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines.
I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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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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Wide range of activities and outings. Residents at various communities enjoy a variety of activities and outings, including shopping trips, ice cream outings, and drives around town. For instance, at Edencrest at Beaverdale, residents frequently participate in musical performances and movie theatre visits, while at Woodlands Cree ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Staff members across multiple communities are described as friendly and helpful, often going above and beyond to accommodate residents and their families. At Copper Shores Village, the staff are praised for their caring nature and willingness to assist. Similarly, at Independence Village of P ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Communities are often mentioned for their beautiful and clean facilities, with residents particularly appreciating the updating and maintenance of living areas. At Vintage Hills of Indianola, the apartment is described as very nice, while Woodlands Creek Senior Livings facility is noted for ...
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Individually tailored care. Residents and their families often express gratitude for the individualized care they receive, with staff taking the time to understand each resident's unique needs. At Edencrest at Riverwoods, staff are known for accommodating residents, while Independence Village of Waukees care is describ ...
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Strong sense of community. Communities foster strong senses of friendship and belonging among residents, with many mentioning that they have made new connections and friendships. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, families found that their loved ones were making friends of their own age, while at Independence Village of Pella ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a major factor in overall resident satisfaction, with many communities offering nutritious and tasty options that cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions. At Independence Village of Pella, the food is excellently prepared, while Independence Village of Waukee menti ...
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Chariton review score based on 174 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 88 Chariton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Chariton 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
Chariton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Chariton 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 174 reviews of 88 Chariton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chariton 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.Chariton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
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*
3.9
4.1
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Chariton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chariton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chariton, 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 Chariton 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 Chariton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chariton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.2%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chariton 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 Chariton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chariton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chariton 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 Chariton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chariton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Chariton 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 Chariton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chariton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chariton 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 Chariton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chariton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chariton
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 Chariton protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chariton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 115 assisted living facilities near Chariton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Chariton, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Waukee. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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