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Assisted living costs in Mount Auburn average about $4,374 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 115 communities in Mount Auburn. Our detailed directory has 515 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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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, 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 CorporationHallmark 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
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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
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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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Mount Auburn, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Auburn is $4,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,922 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mount Auburn, IA, vs. nearby cities

Mount Auburn, IA
$4,374/mo
$4,214/mo

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

Mount Auburn, IA
$4,374/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Mount Auburn, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,374/mo
$4,404/mo

Assisted living costs in Mount Auburn, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$5,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,595/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,160/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Auburn 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: Mount Auburn, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Auburn, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,374/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,404/mo$4,485/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,244/mo$3,268/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Auburn, IA:$4,374/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Mount Auburn, IA:$4,404/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Mount Auburn, IA:$3,244/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mount Auburn, IA, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Mount Auburn, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mount Auburn 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
Mount Auburn, IA$5,576/mo$4,991/mo+11.7%
Iowa$5,091/mo$4,947/mo+2.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Mount Auburn, IA
2024 average cost:$5,576/mo
2023 average cost:$4,991/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mount Auburn, 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 Mount Auburn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mount Auburn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mount Auburn

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

The Views of Cedar Rapids

5.0
They know the residents by name, they all seem to take part in the care and socialization of the residents. Very friendly and personable

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews from communities like Windsor Manor Vinton, Windsor Manor Grinnell, and Stirlingshire of Coralville mention the staff's dedication and kindness towards residents, with one reviewer specifically commending the staff for their quick response to concerns and needs.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Communities such as Windsor Manor Vinton, Birkwood Village, and Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care provide residents with a range of activities aimed at keeping them socially and mentally engaged, including group outings, games, and regular events.
Personalized care plans. Reviews from Keystone Place at Forevergreen, Arlington Place at Oelwein, and The Summit of Coralville highlight the importance of individualized care plans tailored to each resident's needs. These plans help ensure that residents receive the right level of assistance and support to maintai ...
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Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Communities like Stirlingshire of Coralville, CedarStone Senior Living, and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC create a warm and inclusive environment where residents feel at home. Reviews regularly comment on the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere that makes the transition to assisted livin ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Reviews for communities such as Windsor Manor Vinton, Parker Place, and Stirlingshire of Coralville emphasize the importance of quality dining experiences, with residents appreciating the variety of menu options and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions.
Accommodating and supportive community. Residents and their families praise the accommodating nature of communities like Arlington Place at Oelwein, The Summit of Coralville, and The Keystones of Cedar Rapids, which go above and beyond to make the transition to assisted living as smooth as possible, even when unexpected circumst ...
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Mount Auburn review score based on 103 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 99 Mount Auburn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mount Auburn 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

Mount Auburn review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Mount Auburn, IA99 facilities
7.3
Brandon, IA9 facilities
6.2
La Porte City, IA30 facilities

Review subcategories for Mount Auburn 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 103 reviews of 99 Mount Auburn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Auburn 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.
Mount Auburn, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Mount Auburn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Auburn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Auburn, 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 Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mount Auburn, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mount Auburn, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Auburn, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Auburn, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Auburn, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mount Auburn

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