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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in La Porte City, IA

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Assisted living costs in La Porte City average about $5,867 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in La Porte City. Our detailed directory has 15 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Jesup.

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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Last Updated: 9/19/26
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Photo of South Hills
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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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WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom...
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.
Windsor Manor Vinton is a community offering everything today's seniors need to help them continue to explore and enjoy life in a safe environment where all their needs are met. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere of respect, comfort and grace, where quality of life is of the utmost importance.
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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.
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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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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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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.
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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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
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 La Porte City, IA

The average cost of senior living in La Porte City is $5,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $5,158 per month.

Assisted living costs in La Porte City, IA, vs. state and national averages

La Porte City, IA
$5,867/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in La Porte City, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,867/mo
$6,480/mo

Assisted living costs in La Porte City, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,959/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,305/mo

Senior living costs in La Porte City 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: La Porte City, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Porte City, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,867/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,480/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,310/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
La Porte City, IA:$5,867/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
La Porte City, IA:$6,480/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
La Porte City, IA:$2,310/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in La Porte City, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in La Porte City 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.

La Porte City, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in La Porte City, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in La Porte City 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
La Porte City, IA$5,305/mo$4,993/mo+6.2%
Iowa$5,173/mo$4,847/mo+6.7%
National$5,336/mo$5,041/mo+5.9%
La Porte City, IA
2024 average cost:$5,305/mo
2023 average cost:$4,993/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,173/mo
2023 average cost:$4,847/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,336/mo
2023 average cost:$5,041/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in La Porte City, 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 La Porte City.

What families are saying about assisted living in La Porte City

Recent reviews for assisted living in La Porte City

South Hills in Waterloo, IA

4.9
We are very very happy here at Rosewood Estate. It is a unique model, because it allows you to choose how much care you want to use. They encourage you to use that level of care. The difference in the number of falls is radically different that at her prior facility. The staff members are just ...
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Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
Our dad and mom loved Windsor Manor! They enjoyed the caring staff and the many activities that were provided for them, both inside the center as well as field trips outside of the center. All of the staff were loving and caring and worked hard to meet their individual needs. When the time came ...
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StoryPoint Cedar Falls

4.0
It is a very lovely place. I would say the biggest issue they have with it is the wait time when they would call for help. At the very beginning it was very unorganized and we had issues with meds. That has been resolved and everything else is going better. My dad does not like the food choices. ...
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La Porte City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Porte City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Porte City, 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 La Porte City 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 La Porte City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
53.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in La Porte City 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 La Porte City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Porte City 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 La Porte City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
37.4%
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Availability of select dining options in La Porte City 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 La Porte City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Porte City, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
37.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Porte City 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 La Porte City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Porte City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
47.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
48%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in La Porte City

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 La Porte City protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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South Hills, Windsor Manor Vinton and La Porte City Nursing and Rehab are the top-rated assisted living facilities near La Porte City, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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