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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Madrid, IA

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Assisted living costs in Madrid average about $5,717 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 95 communities in Madrid. Our detailed directory has 1242 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Des Moines, West Des Moines and Grimes.

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: Assisted 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.
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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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, 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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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, 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
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
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.
Photo of Shirlee's Retirement Home
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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Photo of Winterset Madison Square
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, 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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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
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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.
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, 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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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.
Photo of Greenleaf Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Almost Like Home of Iowa
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Madrid, IA

The average cost of senior living in Madrid is $5,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukee, IA with an average of $4,823 per month.

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

Madrid, IA
$5,717/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,717/mo
$7,193/mo

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

Studio
$4,338/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Madrid 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: Madrid, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMadrid, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,717/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,193/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,777/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Madrid, IA:$5,717/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Madrid, IA:$7,193/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Madrid, IA:$2,777/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Madrid, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Madrid 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 Madrid, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Madrid 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
Madrid, IA$5,096/mo$4,837/mo+5.4%
Iowa$4,658/mo$4,555/mo+2.3%
National$4,857/mo$4,601/mo+5.6%
Madrid, IA
2024 average cost:$5,096/mo
2023 average cost:$4,837/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,658/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,857/mo
2023 average cost:$4,601/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Madrid, 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 Madrid.

What families are saying about assisted living in Madrid

Recent reviews for assisted living in Madrid

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny, accommodating residents' requests and creating a welcoming environment for families.
Wide variety of activities. Activities are a highlight for many residents at Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny, and Rock Creek Senior Living. From social events and crafts to outings and entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Nearly all reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities at communities like Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny, and Rock Creek Senior Living, creating a comfortable and attractive living environment.
Flexible meal options. Reviews at Rock Creek Senior Living praise the restaurant-style dining and flexibility of meal choices, allowing residents to accommodate their dietary needs and preferences.
Engaging and social atmosphere. Residents at communities such as Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames enjoy making friends and staying socially active through various activities and events.
Individualized care and attention. Throughout the reviews, residents and their families express appreciation for the personalized care and attention provided at facilities like Independence Village of Ankeny and Independence Village of Ames.
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Madrid review score based on 256 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 256 reviews of 95 Madrid assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Madrid 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

Madrid review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Madrid, IA95 facilities
8.1
Ames, IA21 facilities
8.2
Jefferson, IA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Madrid 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 256 reviews of 95 Madrid assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Madrid 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.
Madrid, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.7
3.1
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Madrid assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madrid assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madrid, 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 Madrid 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 Madrid that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Madrid, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Madrid 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 Madrid Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Madrid, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Madrid 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 Madrid partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madrid, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Madrid 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 Madrid communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madrid, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madrid 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 Madrid offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Madrid, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Madrid

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 Madrid protect seniors.
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Cedars Assisted Living, StoryPoint Ankeny and Woodlands Creek Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Madrid, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 95 assisted living facilities near Madrid, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Madrid, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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