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Assisted living costs in Marshall County average about $5,565 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 96 communities in Marshall County. Our detailed directory has 1045 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Marshalltown, Newton and Eldora.

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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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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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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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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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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I've been living at Walnut Ridge since [date removed]. It's beautiful, comfortable and well-staffed. The people are fantastic. Food is ok.
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Marshall County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Marshall County is $5,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jasper County, IA with an average of $5,262 per month.

Assisted living costs in Marshall County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Marshall County, IA
$5,565/mo

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

Marshall County, IA
$5,565/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Marshall County, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,565/mo
$6,917/mo

Assisted living costs in Marshall County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,719/mo
Studio
$4,283/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,352/mo

Senior living costs in Marshall County 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: Marshall County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarshall County, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,565/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,917/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,810/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Marshall County, IA:$5,565/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Marshall County, IA:$6,917/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Marshall County, IA:$2,810/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marshall 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 Marshall County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marshall County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marshall County

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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Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

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That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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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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Marshall County review score based on 216 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 96 Marshall County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marshall 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

Marshall County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Marshall County, IA96 facilities
8.3
Jasper County, IA100 facilities
8.2
Tama County, IA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Marshall 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 216 reviews of 96 Marshall County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marshall 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.
Marshall County, 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
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Activities
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Marshall County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marshall County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marshall County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Marshall 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 Marshall County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marshall County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marshall 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 Marshall County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marshall County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marshall 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 Marshall County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marshall County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marshall 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 Marshall County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marshall County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marshall 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 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 Marshall County protect seniors.
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Bickford of Marshalltown, Independence Village of Pella and StoryPoint Ankeny are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marshall County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 96 assisted living facilities near Marshall County, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Marshall County, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and StoryPoint Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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