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Assisted living costs in Martelle average about $4,331 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Martelle. Our detailed directory has 672 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.

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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
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.
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, 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.
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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
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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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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: 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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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.
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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
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
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
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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 Martelle, IA

The average cost of senior living in Martelle is $4,331 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford Junction, IA with an average of $3,780 per month.

Assisted living costs in Martelle, IA, vs. nearby cities

Martelle, IA
$4,331/mo
$4,361/mo

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

Martelle, IA
$4,331/mo
$4,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,716/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,331/mo
$4,351/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,811/mo
Studio
$5,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Martelle 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: Martelle, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMartelle, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,331/mo$4,504/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,351/mo$4,509/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living$3,566/mo$3,287/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Martelle, IA:$4,331/mo
Iowa:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Martelle, IA:$4,351/mo
Iowa:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Martelle, IA:$3,566/mo
Iowa:$3,287/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
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Assisted living costs in Martelle, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Martelle 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 median 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
Martelle, IA$5,296/mo$4,830/mo+9.6%
Iowa$5,098/mo$5,039/mo+1.2%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Martelle, IA
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$4,830/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,039/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Martelle, 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 Martelle.

What families are saying about assisted living in Martelle

Recent reviews for assisted living in Martelle

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

The Views of Cedar Rapids

5.0
They know the residents by name, they all seem to take part in the care and socialization of the residents. Very friendly and personable

River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, IA

5.0
Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my siblings & myself that care was once again needed River Bend was the only place we ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied and engaging activities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of engaging activities for residents, with many communities offering a wide range of options. At Windsor Manor Vinton, residents participate in mental, physical, and social activities, and mom especially enjoys the book club, arts and crafts, and reg ...
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Communication and responsiveness. Effective communication is crucial for both families and residents, as many reviews attest. At Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members are friendly and helpful, always responding to resident needs, while at Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC, the administration is responsive to a ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Staff members who are kind and compassionate are a common theme in reviews. At The Views of Cedar Rapids, staff members are described as loving and engaging, while at Keystone Place at Forevergreen, families express appreciation for the long-term friendships developed between residents and c ...
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Individually tailored care. Tailored care plans catering to individual needs are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction. At River Bend Retirement Community, the care received was not only directed towards the mother but to the rest of the family as well. At Legacy Pointe, staff attended to dad's behavioral pro ...
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Access to quality health care. Proximity to high-quality health care services is a priority for many families. At Stirlingshire of Coralville, the reputable medical services in Iowa City are nearby. At Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, an RN is available on-site during weekdays to address health concerns. Having acc ...
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Modern facilities with plenty of natural light. Reviews often highlight the importance of well-maintained facilities with ample natural light. At , the community is described as beautiful, modern, and open, with lots of natural light. At Ahva Living of East Dubuque, Ahva Living is a historic building with a homelike environment and natural ...
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Martelle review score based on 149 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 149 reviews of 94 Martelle assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Martelle 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

Martelle review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Martelle, IA94 facilities
6.5
Springville, IA12 facilities
7.8
Morley, IA114 facilities

Review subcategories for Martelle 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 149 reviews of 94 Martelle assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Martelle 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.
Martelle, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Martelle assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Martelle assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Martelle, 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 Martelle 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 Martelle that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Martelle, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Martelle 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 Martelle Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Martelle, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.9%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Martelle 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 Martelle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Martelle, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Martelle 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 Martelle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Martelle, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Martelle 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 Martelle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Martelle, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Martelle

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

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