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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Johnston, IA
Assisted living costs in Johnston average about $4,534 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Johnston. Our detailed directory has 686 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, Ames and Urbandale.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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...
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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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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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, 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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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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tower Place — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Johnston, IA
The average cost of senior living in Johnston is $4,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor Heights, IA with an average of $4,381 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Johnston, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Johnston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Johnston
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!!
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 ...
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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.
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities. For example, at MorningStar at Jordan Creek, a sister speaks highly of the staff for making their mother feel like family, while at Independence Village of Ankeny, residents enjoy the staff's flexib ...
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Variety of activities and outings. Reviews frequently mention the importance of activities for residents' engagement and socialization. At Edencrest at Green Meadows, residents appreciate the wide range of offerings, while at Independence Village of Waukee, some wish for more daily activities.
Welcoming and community-like atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the importance of a warm, friendly community for residents' happiness and sense of belonging. At Independence Village of Ankeny, a daughter shares that Independence Village became like a family for her mother, while at Edencrest at Beaverdale, a resident enjoys the ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating care. Some reviews mention the thoughtfulness and attentiveness of caregivers, particularly when it comes to accommodating individual needs and preferences. For instance, at Independence Village of Ankeny, a resident's family appreciates the staff's understanding of their loved one's dietary restric ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and family members is crucial for ensuring residents receive the best care. At Independence Village of Ankeny, the executive director sets regular meetings with families, while at Independence Village of Waukee, some families suggest improveme ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for residents' satisfaction and peace of mind. At Woodlands Creek Senior Living, a daughter praises the cleanliness of the facility, while at 3801 Grand Retirement Campus, a resident's family notes the need for improvements in the food quality and ...
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Johnston review score based on 135 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 135 reviews of 42 Johnston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Johnston 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 Johnston 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 135 reviews of 42 Johnston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Johnston 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.Johnston, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Johnston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Johnston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Johnston, 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 Johnston 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 Johnston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Johnston, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Johnston 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 Johnston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Johnston, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.6%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Johnston 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 Johnston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Johnston, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Johnston 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 Johnston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Johnston, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Johnston 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 Johnston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Johnston, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Johnston
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 Johnston protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Johnston, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 42 assisted living facilities near Johnston, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Johnston, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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