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Assisted living costs in Mitchellville average about $4,837 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 127 communities in Mitchellville. Our detailed directory has 1311 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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Photo of Prairie Village-Knoxville
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 Homestead of Knoxville Memory Care
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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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.
Photo of Fair Haven East
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.
Photo of Hilltop Manor
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
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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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.
Photo of Pella Manor
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, 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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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Photo of Almost Like Home of Iowa
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.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
Photo of Embers
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.
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 Cedar Place
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.
Photo of Timberland Village
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.
Photo of Westhaven Community
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.
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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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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.
Photo of Winterset Madison Square
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
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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
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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 Auburn Manor
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 Sunny Hill Care Ctr
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
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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 Mitchellville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mitchellville is $4,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,166 per month.

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

Mitchellville, IA
$4,837/mo
$4,360/mo
$4,698/mo

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

Mitchellville, IA
$4,837/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,837/mo
$4,861/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,294/mo
Studio
$5,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,992/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,384/mo

Senior living costs in Mitchellville 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: Mitchellville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMitchellville, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,837/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,861/mo$4,485/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,086/mo$3,268/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Mitchellville, IA:$4,837/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Mitchellville, IA:$4,861/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Mitchellville, IA:$3,086/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mitchellville, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mitchellville 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.

Mitchellville, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Mitchellville, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mitchellville 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
Mitchellville, IA$5,290/mo$5,301/mo-0.2%
Iowa$5,102/mo$5,027/mo+1.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Mitchellville, IA
2024 average cost:$5,290/mo
2023 average cost:$5,301/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mitchellville, 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 Mitchellville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mitchellville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mitchellville

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

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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Edencrest at Timberline in Urbandale, IA

4.4
Included in the price is transportation to social or medical events. They attempt to get input for social events and the menu from residents. The staff regardless of position chip in where needed to meet the needs of residents. The assistance given those in assisted living is defined in an ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members at various communities, including Homestead of Oskaloosa, Edencrest at Beaverdale, Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Pella, and Holland Farms. Residents and their families express appreciatio ...
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Variety of activities for socialization. Activities are a key feature in several reviews, with residents and their families praising the wide range of options available at communities like Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, Independence Village of Waukee, and Independence Vil ...
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Safe and secure community. Safety is a major concern for many seniors and their families, and several reviews highlight the sense of security provided by communities like Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, Independence Village of Pella, and Holland Farms. Residents appreciate the peace of min ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food and dining experiences stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Rock Creek Senior Living, Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Ankeny, and Independence Village of Pella, the m ...
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Individualized care plans and accommodations. Several reviews mention the personalized attention and accommodations provided by communities like MorningStar at Jordan Creek, Independence Village of Ankeny, Independence Village of Waukee, and Independence Village of Pella. Residents and their families appreciate the flexibility of ca ...
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Communication and transparency between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring that care needs are being met and that everyone is informed. At Independence Village of Ankeny, Independence Village of Waukee, and Holland Farms, families appreciate the openness and availability of sta ...
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Mitchellville review score based on 307 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 307 reviews of 104 Mitchellville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mitchellville 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

Mitchellville review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Mitchellville, IA104 facilities
8.2
Valeria, IA12 facilities
8.5
Bondurant, IA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Mitchellville 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 307 reviews of 104 Mitchellville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mitchellville 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.
Mitchellville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Mitchellville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mitchellville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mitchellville, 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 Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mitchellville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mitchellville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mitchellville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mitchellville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mitchellville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mitchellville

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, CopperWood Senior Living at Prairie Trail and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mitchellville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 127 assisted living facilities near Mitchellville, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mitchellville, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ames. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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