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Assisted living costs in Mitchellville average about $4,694 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 126 communities in Mitchellville. Our detailed directory has 1175 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 Waukee 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.
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.
Photo of Green Hills Health Care Center
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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
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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.
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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: 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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Photo of Northcrest Community
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, 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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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
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...
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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 Chariton
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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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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 $4,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,045 per month.

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

Mitchellville, IA
$4,694/mo
$4,225/mo
$4,580/mo

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

Mitchellville, IA
$4,694/mo
$4,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,637/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,694/mo
$4,714/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,669/mo
Studio
$5,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,223/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Mitchellville over time

Mitchellville, IAIA stateNational

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

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Meadowview of Johnston

4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

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 248 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 107 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

7.8
Mitchellville, IA107 facilities
8.1
Valeria, IA13 facilities
8.1
Bondurant, IA15 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 248 reviews of 107 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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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
44.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
53.1%
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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
45.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
13.6%
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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
24.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
14.9%
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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
23.4%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
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
39.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
45.6%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mitchellville protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ames are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mitchellville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 126 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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