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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Melrose, IA
Assisted living costs in Melrose average about $4,802 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Melrose. Our detailed directory has 304 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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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.
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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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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.
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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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, 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...
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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, 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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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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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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 Melrose, IA
The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $4,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russell, IA with an average of $4,201 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Melrose
Recent reviews for assisted living in Melrose
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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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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Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe in Pleasant Hill, IA
4.6
The community is very nice and the staff is friendly and helpful. The community is a very good value compared to others in the area.
I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Holland Farms, the director, nurses, and activity director are commended for their warmth and expertise. Residents and families also appreciate the polite and welcoming demeanor of the workers at H ...
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Individualized care and support. Reviews highlight the personalized attention that some communities provide to residents, such as accommodating specific needs and preferences. At Holland Farms, the staff made sure Grandma was able to maintain her independence while making new connections. Holland Farms also went above and bey ...
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Wide range of activities. Families praise the diverse array of activities offered at several communities, allowing residents to engage in social and stimulating experiences. Activities mentioned include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more at Holland Farms, Independence Village of Pella, and Hom ...
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Collaborative communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between communities and families is highlighted as essential for ensuring everyone is informed and involved in care. At Copper Shores Village, the office staff were accommodating during the admission process, and at Independence Village of Pella, the admini ...
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Homey and welcoming atmosphere. Communities with a warm and inviting atmosphere are consistently mentioned in reviews. Residents and families appreciate the cozy and friendly environment at Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Pella, and Edencrest at Riverwoods, where they feel welcomed and at ease.
Nutritious and delicious meals. Meal quality and variety are important factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Oskaloosa, and Homestead of Centerville, the food is described as outstanding, with accommodations made for dietary restrictions and indi ...
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Melrose review score based on 77 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 45 Melrose assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Melrose 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 Melrose 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 77 reviews of 45 Melrose assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melrose 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.Melrose, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Melrose assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.8%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.2%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melrose
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 Melrose protect seniors.
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