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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Grafton, IA

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Assisted living costs in Grafton average about $4,170 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Grafton. Our detailed directory has {{ totalReviews }} 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 Mason City, Clear Lake and Osage.

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Photo of Northwood Pines
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 Summit Heights Independent and Assisted Living
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, 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.
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Photo of Osage Rehabilitation and Health
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 Shalom Tower
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.
Photo of Cornerstone AL
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 USA Healthcare Mason City
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 Grafton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Grafton is $4,170 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,596 per month.

Assisted living costs in Grafton, IA, vs. nearby cities

Grafton, IA
$4,170/mo
$3,941/mo
$4,657/mo

Assisted living costs in Grafton, IA, vs. state and national averages

Grafton, IA
$4,170/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Grafton, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,170/mo
$4,170/mo

Assisted living costs in Grafton, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Grafton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Grafton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrafton, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,170/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,170/mo$4,485/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,365/mo$3,268/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Grafton, IA:$4,170/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Grafton, IA:$4,170/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Grafton, IA:$3,365/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Grafton, 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 Grafton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Grafton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Grafton

Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

5.0
What we like the most about Apple Valley is the staff and friends, and our loved one can have her cat which is a plus. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Homestead of Mason City

5.0
Homestead is a wonderful home for yourself or your family members. The environment is very loving and caring. I cannot say enough about the staff. They are all so kind, friendly, wanting to help you in any way that they possibly can. Every day is filled with activities. Because it is a ...
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South Grove Lodge Senior Living in Austin, MN

5.0
Staff here has been very outgoing, welcoming and helpful. Good food, lots of activities very comfortable accommodations a safe and great place for your loved ones. Good, safe and caring staff. Many things to do if you want to join in.

Grafton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grafton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grafton, 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 Grafton 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 Grafton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grafton, IANational
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
97.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Grafton 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 Grafton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grafton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
51.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grafton 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 Grafton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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State regulations for assisted living in Grafton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Grafton protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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