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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mahaska County, IA
Assisted living costs in Mahaska County average about $4,745 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 84 communities in Mahaska County. Our detailed directory has 302 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 Oskaloosa, New Sharon and Pella.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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, 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.
Edencrest is coming to Pleasant Hill! Edencrest is the area’s premiere senior community, and we are excited to begin serving the seniors of Pleasant Hill. This community is located in the Rising Sun neighborhood close to walking trails, golf courses, parks and restaurants. We offer assisted...
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
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.
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, 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.
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...
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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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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 Mahaska County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Mahaska County is $4,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thornburg, IA with an average of $4,455 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mahaska County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mahaska County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mahaska County, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mahaska County, 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 Mahaska County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mahaska County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mahaska County
Addington Place of Des Moines
5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines.
I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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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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Mahaska County review score based on 69 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 61 Mahaska County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mahaska County 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 Mahaska County 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 69 reviews of 61 Mahaska County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mahaska County 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.Mahaska County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Mahaska County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mahaska County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mahaska County, 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 Mahaska County 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 Mahaska County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
29.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.1%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.1%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mahaska County 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 Mahaska County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mahaska County 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 Mahaska County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Mahaska County 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 Mahaska County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.1%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mahaska County 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 Mahaska County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mahaska County
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 Mahaska County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Copper Shores Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mahaska County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 84 assisted living facilities near Mahaska County, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Mahaska County, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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