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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Holy Cross, IA

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Assisted living costs in Holy Cross average about $3,271 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Holy Cross. Our detailed directory has 65 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 Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
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9.3
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The staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have been there. They gave my mother in law extra attention the first few days to help her become confident and comfortable in her new home. This...
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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Photo of Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC
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1717 Floor plans available
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Oak Park Place - has been very good for my mother and I have no complaints with the facility, environment and service provided. I highly recommend them
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.
The Ellen Kennedy Living Center is an assisted living community located in the picturesque Midwestern town of Dyersville, Iowa. Outside the immediate vicinity of large cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Ellen Kennedy Living Center residents enjoy the charming view of unbroken plains with...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Holy Cross, IA

The average cost of senior living in Holy Cross is $3,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bankston, IA with an average of $3,207 per month.

Assisted living costs in Holy Cross, IA, vs. nearby cities

Holy Cross, IA
$3,271/mo
$4,044/mo

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

Holy Cross, IA
$3,271/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Holy Cross, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,271/mo
$3,271/mo

Assisted living costs in Holy Cross, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,645/mo

Senior living costs in Holy Cross 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: Holy Cross, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoly Cross, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,271/mo$4,480/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,271/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,162/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Holy Cross, IA:$3,271/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Holy Cross, IA:$3,271/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Holy Cross, IA:$2,162/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Holy Cross, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Holy Cross and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Holy Cross, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Holy Cross have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Holy Cross, IA$4,534/mo$3,765/mo+20.4%
Iowa$4,750/mo$4,328/mo+9.8%
National$4,915/mo$4,663/mo+5.4%
Holy Cross, IA
2024 average cost:$4,534/mo
2023 average cost:$3,765/mo
Percent change:+20.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,750/mo
2023 average cost:$4,328/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,915/mo
2023 average cost:$4,663/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross.

What families are saying about assisted living in Holy Cross

Recent reviews for assisted living in Holy Cross

River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA

5.0
Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my siblings & myself that care was once again needed River Bend was the only place we ...
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Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA

4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall. The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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Oak Park Place - Dubuque

4.3
To be real honest they are in some ways the same as everyone else - struggle with staffing - turn over issues - the people are fine and seam to treat their clients well - they treat me fine and are helpful when needed - so I rated them a 4 mainly due to their shortage of personnel and turnover ...
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Holy Cross assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Holy Cross assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross 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
60%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Holy Cross, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Holy Cross, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Holy Cross, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Holy Cross, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Holy Cross

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 Holy Cross protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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