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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Guthrie Center, IA
Assisted living costs in Guthrie Center average about $4,431 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in Guthrie Center. Our detailed directory has 907 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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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
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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.
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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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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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Guthrie Center, IA
The average cost of senior living in Guthrie Center is $4,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $2,386 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Guthrie Center, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Guthrie Center, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Guthrie Center
Recent reviews for assisted living in Guthrie Center
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
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 ...
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Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA
5.0
The ideal place for mom. The facility and staff have been perfect. The move was seamless. Mom is happy!
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Welcoming and friendly staff. Many residents praise the kindness and approachability of the staff at their communities. For example, at Homestead of Creston, my loved one enjoys the staff's teasing nature, and at Hansen House Harlan, the administration also receives positive remarks for their attentiveness and friendline ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents at various communities find joy in the wide range of activities offered, with many mentioning the importance of staying active and engaged. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, residents appreciate the musicals and movie theatre, while residents of Independence Village of Ames enjoy exercis ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews frequently mention the importance of a clean, comfortable living environment, with residents of Walnut Ridge commenting on the ideal place's cleanliness and modern decor, and those at Independence Village of Ankeny expressing gratitude for the well-maintained community areas and thei ...
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Personalized and attentive care. Residents and their families appreciate the individualized care and attention they receive at their communities. For instance, at Edencrest at Green Meadows, the staff's kindness and respectful communication have made a positive impact, and at Independence Village of Ankeny, the caregivers t ...
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Access to on-site medical services. The availability of on-site medical care is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction. At Independence Village of Waukee, the close proximity of a doctor has been crucial for one resident's heart surgery recovery, and at Rock Creek Senior Living, the presence of medical staff allows fo ...
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Supportive and inclusive community. Many residents express feelings of comfort and a sense of belonging in their communities. At Independence Village of Ames, the warm and welcoming environment has helped make the transition to assisted living easier, and at Independence Village of Ankeny, residents have formed lasting friends ...
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Guthrie Center review score based on 198 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 91 Guthrie Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center 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 198 reviews of 91 Guthrie Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Guthrie Center 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.Guthrie Center, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Guthrie Center assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guthrie Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guthrie Center, 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 Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.3%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guthrie Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Guthrie Center
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 Guthrie Center protect seniors.
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