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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Leighton, IA

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Assisted living costs in Leighton average about $5,550 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Leighton. Our detailed directory has 516 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Monroe, Oskaloosa and Pella.

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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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, 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, 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.
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
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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 husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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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.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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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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, 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.
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.
Photo of Embers
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.
Photo of Calvin Community
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.
Calvin Community is a faith-based retirement community located in Des Moines’ charming Beaverdale neighborhood. For more than 50 years, Calvin Community has been proud to call Beaverdale home, with residents, families, and employees actively connected to the surrounding neighborhood and...
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Cost of assisted living in Leighton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Leighton is $5,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eddyville, IA with an average of $4,824 per month.

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

Leighton, IA
$5,550/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Leighton, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,550/mo
$6,984/mo

Assisted living costs in Leighton, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,473/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,876/mo

Senior living costs in Leighton 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: Leighton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeighton, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,550/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,984/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Leighton, IA:$5,550/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Leighton, IA:$6,984/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Leighton, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Leighton, 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 Leighton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Leighton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Leighton

The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Leighton review score based on 116 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 71 Leighton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Leighton 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

Leighton review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Leighton, IA71 facilities
7.7
Ottumwa, IA44 facilities
8.2
Albia, IA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Leighton 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 116 reviews of 71 Leighton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Leighton 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.
Leighton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Leighton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leighton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leighton, 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 Leighton 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 Leighton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Leighton 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 Leighton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leighton 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 Leighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Leighton 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 Leighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leighton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leighton 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 Leighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leighton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Leighton

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 Leighton protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Pella, Addington Place of Des Moines and StoryPoint Riverwoods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Leighton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Leighton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Leighton, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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