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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elgin, IA
Assisted living costs in Elgin average about $4,018 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Elgin. Our detailed directory has 8 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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7.5
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3 reviews
Staff are very kind and professional. The only things that we felt was not great. Food. They served cold plates a lot. The pricing went up several times. A couple months after they got there they were...
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.
Garden View Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is a staple in Northeast Iowa for seniors who value independence, freedom of choice, and the company of those who share common values and lifestyles. Our friendly and caring staff is here to make life a little easier and a lot more...
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6.0
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4 reviews
A quiet and personal hallway and room
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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The staff are so welcoming at Maplecrest Manor. The resident-s company is always welcomed by the staff team . The community is very caring. The food seems very good and there are always snacks available...
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.
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: Memory Care
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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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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Cost of assisted living in Elgin, IA
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $4,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waucoma, IA with an average of $3,252 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elgin, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elgin, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elgin, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elgin, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elgin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elgin
Garden View Place in Monona, IA
4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it.
They raised prices a couple ...
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Arlington Place at Oelwein
4.0
My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no longer drive. The townhouse at Arlington Place fit the bill. They are independent but it ...
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Elgin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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
66.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elgin 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 Elgin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elgin, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elgin, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elgin
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 Elgin protect seniors.
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