About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Garretville, IA
Assisted living costs in Garretville average about $4,597 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Garretville. Our detailed directory has 154 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 Des Moines, Urbandale and Adel.
Garretville Assisted Living Facilities | 154 Reviews
Showing 12 communities
Last Updated: 11/1/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
9.5
Review score
142 reviews
[name removed] out director really cares about everyone here at Independence Village of Waukee. All the staff are Great! This is as good as it can get.
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.
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1414 Photos available
Pricing promotion
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.
1212 Photos available
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
33%
2 star
0%
1 star
34%
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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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.
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
29%
We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Viewing 1-12 out of 12 communities
Cost of assisted living in Garretville, IA
The average cost of senior living in Garretville is $4,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $2,386 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Garretville, IA vs. nearby cities
Garretville, IA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Garretville, IA vs. the state and national average
Garretville, IA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Garretville vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Garretville, IA by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Assisted Living in Garretville over time
Garretville, IAIA stateNational
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Garretville, 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 Garretville.
Private income options in Iowa
Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.
VA benefits in Iowa
Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.
Medicare and Medicaid in Iowa
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
What families are saying about assisted living in Garretville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Garretville
Meadowview of Johnston
4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
Read more
Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA
5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
Read more
Garretville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garretville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garretville, 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 Garretville 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 Garretville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garretville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Garretville 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 Garretville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garretville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garretville 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 Garretville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garretville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
39.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
35%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Garretville 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 Garretville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garretville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Garretville 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 Garretville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garretville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Garretville
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 Garretville protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and Meadowview of Johnston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Garretville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Garretville, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Garretville, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Garretville
More options near Garretville, Iowa
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top