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Assisted living costs in Ivester average about $4,539 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 65 communities in Ivester. Our detailed directory has 217 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.
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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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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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
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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, 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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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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At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 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.
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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Ivester, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ivester is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ackley, IA with an average of $3,761 per month.

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

Ivester, IA
$4,539/mo
$4,450/mo
$3,957/mo

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

Ivester, IA
$4,539/mo
$4,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,539/mo
$4,560/mo

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

Studio
$5,392/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,844/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,665/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ivester over time

Ivester, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ivester, 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 Ivester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ivester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ivester

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Ivester review score based on 62 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 65 Ivester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ivester 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

Ivester review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Ivester, IA65 facilities
7.8
Whitten, IA89 facilities
8.5
Wellsburg, IA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Ivester 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 62 reviews of 65 Ivester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ivester 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.
Ivester, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.2
4.1
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Ivester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ivester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ivester, 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 Ivester 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 Ivester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ivester, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ivester 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 Ivester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ivester, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ivester 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 Ivester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ivester, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ivester 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 Ivester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ivester, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ivester 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 Ivester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ivester, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
21.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
12.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ivester

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 Ivester protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, CedarStone Senior Living and Parker Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ivester, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 65 assisted living facilities near Ivester, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Ivester, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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