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Assisted living costs in Creston average about $4,686 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 55 communities in Creston. Our detailed directory has 440 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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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, 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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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I would highly recommend Orilla's Way to anybody looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
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, 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
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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
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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.
Photo of Waukee Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Photo of Legacy House
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.
Photo of Shirlee's Retirement Home
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...
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Creston, IA

The average cost of senior living in Creston is $4,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benton, IA with an average of $3,749 per month.

Assisted living costs in Creston, IA, vs. nearby cities

Creston, IA
$4,686/mo
$4,496/mo
$4,808/mo

Assisted living costs in Creston, IA, vs. state and national averages

Creston, IA
$4,686/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Creston, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,686/mo
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Creston, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,228/mo
Studio
$5,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,753/mo

Senior living costs in Creston vs. state and 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 destination: Creston, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCreston, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,707/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,530/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Creston, IA:$4,686/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Creston, IA:$4,707/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Creston, IA:$3,530/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Creston, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Creston and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Creston, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Creston have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Creston, IA$5,781/mo$5,899/mo-2.0%
Iowa$5,091/mo$4,947/mo+2.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Creston, IA
2024 average cost:$5,781/mo
2023 average cost:$5,899/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Creston, 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 Creston.

What families are saying about assisted living in Creston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Creston

Edencrest at Timberline in Urbandale, IA

4.4
Included in the price is transportation to social or medical events. They attempt to get input for social events and the menu from residents. The staff regardless of position chip in where needed to meet the needs of residents. The assistance given those in assisted living is defined in an ...
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Bickford of West Des Moines

5.0
In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been there a long time, and the sales team east to work with. With its locked facility and large ...
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Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA

5.0
This is a very good place. When my loved one came in he was one of the lowest functioning people. He was wheelchair bound, slumped to one side and unable to sit up or speak. When he moved out he was one of the highest funtioning. Vicki Lemke, and the head nurse, the management, they are all ...
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Creston review score based on 105 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 46 Creston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Creston 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

Creston review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Creston, IA46 facilities
7.3
Cromwell, IA34 facilities
8.5
Afton, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Creston 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 105 reviews of 46 Creston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Creston 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.
Creston, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Creston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Creston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Creston, 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 Creston 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 Creston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Creston, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Creston 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 Creston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Creston, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Creston 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 Creston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Creston, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Creston 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 Creston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Creston, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Creston 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 Creston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Creston, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Creston

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 Creston protect seniors.
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