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Assisted living costs in Moran average about $4,527 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Moran. Our detailed directory has 39 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 Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus
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The staff and tenants at Spring Valley are so welcoming and friendly. There is always something going on. We enjoyed our experience greatly. There is Happy Hour every Friday with live entertainment! The...
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Spring Valley Campus Assisted LivingAssisted living at is finest! Enjoy beautiful living quarters, excellent dining options, a variety of activities, outdoor patio, and more. Truly relax and live worry free at Spring Valley assisted living campus - conveniently connected to Dallas County Hospital...
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We visited 9 facilities before choosing Cedars Assisted Living for our relative with Alzheimer's. We were influenced by the cost, the staff, the availability of higher level of care if the need arose. The...
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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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Finding a home for a senior loved one is never an easy choice. It certainly wasn’t for us! When a fall and surgery dictated a move out of assisted living and into a long-term facility, we had some agonizing...
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.
Innovative, Personalized, and Christ-Centered - Perry Lutheran HomePerry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa is Your Christian, Caring Community offering a Continuum of Care for your loved one to meet their changing needs. Perry Lutheran Home offers education and expertise, home care, assisted living,...
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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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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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Cost of assisted living in Moran, IA

The average cost of senior living in Moran is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelley, IA with an average of $4,396 per month.

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

Moran, IA
$4,527/mo
$4,514/mo
$4,606/mo

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

Moran, IA
$4,527/mo
$4,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,637/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,527/mo
$4,527/mo

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

Semi-Private
$9,360/mo
Studio
$10,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,031/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,461/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Moran, 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 Moran.

What families are saying about assisted living in Moran

Recent reviews for assisted living in Moran

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.

Moran assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Moran assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Moran, 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 Moran 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 Moran that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Moran, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Moran 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 Moran Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Moran, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Moran 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 Moran partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Moran, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Moran 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 Moran communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Moran, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Moran 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 Moran offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Moran, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
41%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Moran

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 Moran protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 assisted living facilities near Moran, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Moran, Iowa are Independence Village of Ames, Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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