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Assisted living costs in Elon average about $3,830 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in Elon. Our detailed directory has 70 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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Photo of Creamery Creek Senior Living
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.
Photo of Sherry House-Assisted Care Inc
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Shelby Terrace
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.
Photo of Bethany-St Joseph Care Ctr
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.
Photo of This is Brookdale
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.
Photo of Hillview Health Care & Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Hearten House I
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.
Photo of Willows Assisted Living
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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Photo of Hearten House II
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.
Photo of Eagle Crest South
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.
Photo of Valley View Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Salzer Square
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.
Photo of Clara House of La Crosse
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.
Photo of Maple Memory Lane
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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...
Photo of Bethany-On-Cass Retirement
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.
Photo of Bethel Parkside
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
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.
Photo of Swales Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Morningside Assisted Living
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.
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...
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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My folks have lived here for a couple years now at Springbrook assisted living in Onalaska. The food is home cooked and well balanced. There are activities for everyone. A nice heated pool for exercise....
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.
Springbrook Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the eastern outskirts of the city of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Surrounded on all sides by parks, streams, and woodland, Springbrook Assisted Living is a nature lover’s paradise. Adding to the majestic beauty of this locale,...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Elon, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elon is $3,830 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calmar, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elon, IA vs. nearby cities

Elon, IA
$3,830/mo
$3,968/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elon, IA vs. the state and national average

Elon, IA
$3,830/mo
$4,345/mo
U.S. national average
$4,728/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elon vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,830/mo
$3,830/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elon, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,610/mo
Studio
$4,335/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,828/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,973/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elon, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Elon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elon

Harmony Place

4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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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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Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Elon review score based on 27 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 66 Elon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elon 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

Elon review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Elon, IA66 facilities
7.2
Waterville, IA77 facilities
7.3
Waukon, IA65 facilities

Review subcategories for Elon 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 27 reviews of 66 Elon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elon 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.
Elon, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Elon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elon, 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 Elon 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 Elon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elon, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.8%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elon 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 Elon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elon, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elon 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 Elon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.1%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10.6%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Elon 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 Elon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.1%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elon 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 Elon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
10.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.6%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.2%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
22.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elon

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 Elon protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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