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Assisted living costs in Dakota City average about $3,880 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 48 communities in Dakota City. Our detailed directory has 12 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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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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I was trying to find a place for my wife that offered memory care and there really aren’t that many in the area. After looking at several different places, we thought this place would be the best fit. My...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Arlington Place of Pocahontas, Assisted Living Community. You will find that Arlington Place is unlike the traditional assisted living settings you might encounter elsewhere. All of our apartments are fully equipped with stoves, refrigerators, dish - washers, and...
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I am so happy with this community the staff are wonderful. I get to have different choices for my meals. When i do receive my meals they are very tasty balanced meals and the temperature for them is great....
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.
Scuyler Place Assisted Living is designed for couples or individuals. Our staff provide provide a friendly atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Activities are planned and designed to help prevent the isolation that can result from physical challenges. Feel the independence of your...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Photo of Meadows Assisted Living
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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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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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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
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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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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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
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
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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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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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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
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
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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
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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dakota City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dakota City is $3,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Bend, IA with an average of $3,429 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota City, IA vs. nearby cities

Dakota City, IA
$3,880/mo
$3,720/mo
$4,405/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota City, IA vs. the state and national average

Dakota City, IA
$3,880/mo
$4,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,880/mo
$3,880/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dakota City, IA by room type

Studio
$5,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,937/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,525/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dakota City over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dakota City, 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 Dakota City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dakota City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dakota City

Arlington Place of Pocahontas

4.8
They have done a super good job of helping me and my dad adjust to a new environment. They are very friendly. They are just a very good staff. I would definitely recommend the Arlington Place of Pocahontas. It has been a really good experience. I'm glad that my dad is comfortable there. ...
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Bickford of Fort Dodge

5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.

Dakota City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota City, 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 Dakota City 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 Dakota City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota City 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 Dakota City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota City 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 Dakota City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
2.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
2.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota City 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 Dakota City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota City 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 Dakota City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.9%
45.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
2.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dakota City

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 Dakota City protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Bickford of Fort Dodge, Arlington Place of Pocahontas and Stonebridge Suites are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dakota City, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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