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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elk Horn, IA
Assisted living costs in Elk Horn average about $3,668 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Elk Horn. Our detailed directory has 13 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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8.6
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11 reviews
Choose this facility because it was a little smaller. My folks lived on a farm and then small town so a larger facility would be overwhelming. I think they try really hard but are short staffed like...
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.
Allen Place is a senior living community in Atlantic Iowa near the Nishna Hills Golf Club. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green rolling hills but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and our local farmers market. We also take regular visits to...
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8.5
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2 reviews
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A...
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, 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
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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Elk Horn, IA
The average cost of senior living in Elk Horn is $3,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adair, IA with an average of $2,987 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Horn, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Horn, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elk Horn, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elk Horn, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Horn
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Horn
Hansen House Harlan
5.0
Very clean and a kind, helpful and friendly staff. New construction, great reviews, and the administration is also.
Allen Place in Atlantic, IA
4.6
The staff at Allen Place have been very friendly and respectful to my parents. Carts were available for the move in process. My parents said that the food is very good. I have heard no complaints from my parents. Allen Place was a good fit for my dad who likes to walk, being able to walk indoors ...
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Elk Horn assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Horn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Horn, 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 Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn 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
40%
52.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Horn, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Horn
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 Elk Horn protect seniors.
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