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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elkader, IA
Assisted living costs in Elkader average about $3,595 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Elkader. Our detailed directory has 142 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Guttenberg, Strawberry Point and Prairie du Chien.
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Morningside Assisted Living provides quality living solutions to seniors in south central Wisconsin. Morningside offers assisted living services to seniors who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care in their day-to-day lives. Located in the charming community of...
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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.
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
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, 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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Elkader, IA
The average cost of senior living in Elkader is $3,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, IA with an average of $3,289 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elkader, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elkader
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elkader
Sienna Crest - Platteville
5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!
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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Elkader review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 46 Elkader assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elkader 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
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Review subcategories for Elkader 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 38 reviews of 46 Elkader assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elkader 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.Elkader, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Elkader assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkader assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkader, 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 Elkader 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 Elkader that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elkader, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elkader 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 Elkader Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elkader, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkader 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 Elkader partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkader, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkader 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 Elkader communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkader, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkader 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 Elkader offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkader, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
10.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elkader
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 Elkader protect seniors.
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