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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellsworth, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ellsworth, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ellsworth or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ellsworth.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ellsworth for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Ellsworth area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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The food is extraordinarily good. The move in process was a bit bumpy, but not bad. The staff shine with affection and kindness. The overall cleanliness is great. I highly recommend this facility. The cost...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming courtyard...
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, 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.
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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.
At Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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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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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
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, 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
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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Cost of assisted living in Ellsworth, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ellsworth is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, IA with an average of $2,842 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellsworth
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellsworth
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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Bickford of Ames
4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
Independence Village of Ames
5.0
The staff at Independence Village of Ames are very friendly, helpful and seem to care about the residents and their families. We like that the Memory Care folks get an opportunity to do things with the Assisted Living folks sometimes. There are lots of great activities and Myles the therapy dog ...
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Ellsworth review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 15 Ellsworth assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 34 reviews of 15 Ellsworth assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellsworth 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.Ellsworth, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
2.8
4.1
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Ellsworth assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellsworth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellsworth, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth protect seniors.
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