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Assisted living costs in Dana average about $4,691 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 108 communities in Dana. Our detailed directory has 989 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.
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
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, 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.
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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 Dana, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dana is $4,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farnhamville, IA with an average of $3,945 per month.

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

Dana, IA
$4,691/mo
$4,811/mo

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

Dana, IA
$4,691/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,691/mo
$4,691/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,056/mo
Studio
$5,791/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,164/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,429/mo

Senior living costs in Dana 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: Dana, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDana, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,691/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,691/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,312/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dana, IA:$4,691/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dana, IA:$4,691/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dana, IA:$3,312/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dana, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dana 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 Dana, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dana 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dana, IA$5,336/mo$5,272/mo+1.2%
Iowa$5,102/mo$5,027/mo+1.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dana, IA
2024 average cost:$5,336/mo
2023 average cost:$5,272/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dana, 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 Dana.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dana

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dana

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews for Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames, and MorningStar at Jordan Creek highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff members. Families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have been formed between residents and caregi ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Communities like Independence Village of Ankeny, Independence Village of Ames, and Edencrest at Green Meadows offer an array of activities to encourage socializing and engagement. Residents enjoy things like movie nights, museum outings, singing, and gardening classes.
Accommodating and flexible care. Reviews for Independence Village of Ankeny, The Rose of Ames, and Woodlands Creek Senior Living mention the accommodating nature of caregivers, making adjustments to meet residents' individual needs and ensuring a seamless transition into the community.
Quality food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, food quality stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Rock Creek Senior Living, Independence Village of Ames, and Independence Village of Waukee, the chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and create enjoyable dining ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families praise the clear and consistent communication they receive from staff at communities like The Suites of Ankeny, MorningStar at Jordan Creek, and Independence Village of Ankeny, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Modern and clean facilities. Reviews for communities like Woodlands Creek Senior Living, Edencrest at Siena Hills, and Independence Village of Ames frequently mention the modern and well-maintained facilities, contributing to a comfortable living environment for residents.
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Dana review score based on 218 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 218 reviews of 91 Dana assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dana 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

Dana review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dana, IA91 facilities
8.3
Paton, IA97 facilities
8.0
Grand Junction, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Dana 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 218 reviews of 91 Dana assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dana 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.
Dana, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Dana assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dana assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dana, 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 Dana 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 Dana that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dana, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.5%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dana 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 Dana Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dana, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dana 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 Dana partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dana, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dana 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 Dana communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dana, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dana 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 Dana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dana, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dana

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 Dana protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dana, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 108 assisted living facilities near Dana, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Dana, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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