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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iowa is $5,505, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cotter area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Pearl City Place
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Pearl city was very welcoming they took very good care of my dad, the staff was always very friendly and attentive! Food was amazing. Only thing that maybe needed attention was housekeeping if the apartments...
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.
Pearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging residents to bring personal...
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2222 Floor plans available
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No complaints ( except that folks hole up pretty soon after dinner !) The apartment size and location of the community is fine. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Legacy Senior Living is a retirement community that is located on the east side of Iowa City. They have two distinct communities located on their beautiful campus. This includes Independent Living & Assisted Living. All Legacy staff members take part in Hearthstone training that is renewed...
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Nursing staff is very good with her. She seems to be continent with her surroundings. The place is always in great order. They are willing to help her with her room and her bathing. Staff is always...
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.
Community HighlightsParkview Manor provides exceptional services with one purpose in mind – to provide a great place to call home. We support those who need minimal to moderate help with daily activities and serve residents with quality care. We even cater to families who need respite care for a...
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Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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Could not have hoped for a better place for Mom. It has been a smooth transition. Probably helps that almost every day one of the family is there at least for a few minutes. Residents are friendly also.
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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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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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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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, 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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Odessa Residential Care Fclts
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.
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Silver Palms
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 Cotter, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $5,505 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cotter, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cotter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cotter

Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Legacy Pointe in Iowa City, IA

3.9
Nice place. Some apartments in the first floor look out at a tall retaining wall, so don't enjoy a pleasant view. Pretty courtyard and grounds otherwise. Not many activities offered.

Pearl City Place in Muscatine, IA

5.0
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. There were many activities offered that my wife seemed to enjoy. I was also very clean.

Cotter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cotter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cotter, 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 Cotter 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 Cotter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cotter 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 Cotter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cotter 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 Cotter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cotter 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 Cotter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cotter, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cotter 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 Cotter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cotter, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cotter

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cotter protect seniors.
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Pearl City Place, Legacy Pointe and Silver Pond and Reflections at Parkview Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cotter, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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