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Assisted living costs in Melcher Dallas average about $4,952 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Melcher Dallas. Our detailed directory has 161 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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1212 Floor plans available
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This great place to live!! 5 on all. We have some fun times. Are very comfortable and well cared for. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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They allowed a cat in Memory Care. That was very important to our loved one. Not all places allow a pet. Not sure if they accept Medicaid. Not an issue for us, but I went through this same process with other...
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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33 Floor plans available
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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.
Windsor Manor Indianola features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Melcher Dallas, IA

The average cost of senior living in Melcher Dallas is $4,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,214 per month.

Assisted living costs in Melcher Dallas, IA, vs. nearby cities

Melcher Dallas, IA
$4,952/mo
$5,154/mo
$4,784/mo

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

Melcher Dallas, IA
$4,952/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Melcher Dallas, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,952/mo
$5,087/mo

Assisted living costs in Melcher Dallas, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,888/mo

Senior living costs in Melcher Dallas 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: Melcher Dallas, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelcher Dallas, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,952/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,087/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,201/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Melcher Dallas, IA:$4,952/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Melcher Dallas, IA:$5,087/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Melcher Dallas, IA:$3,201/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melcher Dallas, 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 Melcher Dallas.

What families are saying about assisted living in Melcher Dallas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Melcher Dallas

Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella

5.0
It has been a great place to move our parent. There are several activities a day, the food is good, and the staff is very friendly! The physical therapy team has been very helpful for our parent to regain some strength & mobility. They are thriving there!

Vintage Hills of Indianola

4.9
We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service but when we speak to our loved one she seems to be really satisfied. They have great activities, we love seeing our loved one get involved in all the different games and socialize with all the residents. We would absolutely ...
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Melcher Dallas review score based on 35 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 12 Melcher Dallas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melcher Dallas 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

Melcher Dallas review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Melcher Dallas, IA12 facilities
3.0
Lacona, IA7 facilities
8.4
Knoxville, IA120 facilities

Review subcategories for Melcher Dallas 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 35 reviews of 12 Melcher Dallas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melcher Dallas 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.
Melcher Dallas, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.8
4.0
Meals & dining
4.3
3.7
Activities
4.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.7
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Melcher Dallas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melcher Dallas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melcher Dallas, 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 Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melcher Dallas 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 Melcher Dallas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melcher Dallas, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melcher Dallas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Vintage Hills of Indianola and Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Melcher Dallas, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Melcher Dallas, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Melcher Dallas, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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