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Assisted living costs in Meltonville average about $3,991 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 97 communities in Meltonville. Our detailed directory has 156 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.
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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.
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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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: 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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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.
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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
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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, 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: 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, 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: 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.
Photo of Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care 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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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 CorporationOakwood Care 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 care...
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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Meltonville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Meltonville is $3,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,624 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Meltonville, IA vs. nearby cities

Meltonville, IA
$3,991/mo
$4,058/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Meltonville, IA vs. the state and national average

Meltonville, IA
$3,991/mo
$4,345/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Meltonville vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,991/mo
$3,991/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Meltonville, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,505/mo
Studio
$4,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,069/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Meltonville over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Meltonville, 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 Meltonville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Meltonville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Meltonville

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN

5.0
I would rate all seven categories a 5. My mother tells us often that she is very happy at Cascade Creek and she likes the staff. As a family that makes all the difference in the world. The facility is about 3 years old. The facility still looks clean and fresh. Thank-you A Place For Mom for ...
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Meltonville review score based on 53 family reviews

6.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 78 Meltonville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Meltonville 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

Meltonville review score compared against nearby cities

6.5
Meltonville, IA78 facilities
5.4
Carpenter, IA19 facilities
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St. Ansgar, IA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Meltonville 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 53 reviews of 78 Meltonville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Meltonville 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.
Meltonville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.4
4.1
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Meltonville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meltonville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meltonville, 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 Meltonville 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 Meltonville 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
30.8%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Meltonville 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 Meltonville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meltonville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meltonville 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 Meltonville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meltonville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Meltonville 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 Meltonville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meltonville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meltonville 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 Meltonville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meltonville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.8%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.8%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Meltonville

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 Meltonville protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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