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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cool, IA
Assisted living costs in Cool average about $4,527 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Cool. Our detailed directory has 1019 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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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Cool, IA
The average cost of senior living in Cool is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,170 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cool, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cool, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cool, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Cool
Recent reviews for assisted living in Cool
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
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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Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. For example, at Independence Village of Ankeny, the staff goes the extra mile to ensure resident satisfaction, and at Independence Village of Pella, they create a homelike environment where residents ...
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Varied activities to accommodate different interests. Communities offer a range of activities to cater to residents' diverse interests. At Independence Village of Ankeny, residents participate in games, arts and crafts, music performances, and outings to local attractions. Some communities, like Independence Village of Waukee, even have on-site ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are essential factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living community. At Homestead of Oskaloosa, everything from the staff to the building itself is described as 'top notch'. In addition, some communities, such as Rock Creek Senior Living, have m ...
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Flexible and accommodating care plans. Many communities offer customized care plans to meet residents' changing needs. At Independence Village of Pella, staff members adapt care plans as necessary to ensure that residents receive the right level of assistance. Families appreciate the flexibility of these arrangements, as seen in re ...
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Supportive and attentive care for dementia and memory care residents. Several communities excel in providing specialized care for memory care residents, ensuring their safety and well-being. At Copper Shores Village, employees are described as 'really great with dementia patients', and at Edencrest at Beaverdale, the community offers a vibrant and engaging env ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Communities that foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere help residents feel at home. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, residents love sitting out front and watching the traffic go by, while at Independence Village of Pella, the staff and residents form close-knit communities where everyone feels v ...
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Cool review score based on 216 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 87 Cool assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cool 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
Cool review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cool 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 216 reviews of 87 Cool assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cool 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.Cool, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Cool assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cool assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cool, 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 Cool 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 Cool that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cool, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23%
33.5%
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
56.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cool 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 Cool Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cool, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cool 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 Cool partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cool, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cool 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 Cool communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cool, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cool 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 Cool offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cool, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cool
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 Cool protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cool, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 104 assisted living facilities near Cool, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cool, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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