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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dows, IA
Assisted living costs in Dows average about $4,526 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 67 communities in Dows. Our detailed directory has 195 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.
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 CorporationOakwood Care Center 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 individuals we 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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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.
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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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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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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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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
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.
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, 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.
Cost of assisted living in Dows, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dows is $4,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coulter, IA with an average of $2,799 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dows, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dows
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dows
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA
5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA
5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Dows review score based on 48 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 52 Dows assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dows 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
Dows review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dows 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 48 reviews of 52 Dows assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dows 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.Dows, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
2.9
4.1
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Dows assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dows assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dows, 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 Dows 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 Dows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dows, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dows 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 Dows Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dows, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dows 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 Dows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dows, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dows 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 Dows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dows, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dows 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 Dows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dows, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.3%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
17.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dows
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 Dows protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Ames, Homestead of Mason City and Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dows, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 67 assisted living facilities near Dows, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Dows, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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