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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nora Springs, IA

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Assisted living costs in Nora Springs average about $4,832 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 64 communities in Nora Springs. Our detailed directory has 91 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mason City, Clear Lake and Charles City.

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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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
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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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Nora Springs, IA

The average cost of senior living in Nora Springs is $4,832 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock Falls, IA with an average of $4,832 per month.

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

Nora Springs, IA
$4,832/mo
$5,482/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,832/mo
$6,819/mo

Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,469/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,359/mo

Senior living costs in Nora Springs 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: Nora Springs, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNora Springs, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,832/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,819/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,609/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Nora Springs, IA:$4,832/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Nora Springs, IA:$6,819/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Nora Springs, IA:$2,609/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nora Springs, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nora Springs 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 average 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
Nora Springs, IA$5,377/mo$5,138/mo+4.7%
Iowa$4,632/mo$4,424/mo+4.7%
National$4,668/mo$4,531/mo+3.0%
Nora Springs, IA
2024 average cost:$5,377/mo
2023 average cost:$5,138/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,632/mo
2023 average cost:$4,424/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,668/mo
2023 average cost:$4,531/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nora Springs

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nora Springs

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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Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

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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Nora Springs review score based on 26 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 64 Nora Springs assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nora Springs 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

Nora Springs review score compared against nearby cities

6.0
Nora Springs, IA64 facilities
6.4
Osage, IA68 facilities
6.6
Mason City, IA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Nora Springs 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 26 reviews of 64 Nora Springs assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nora Springs 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.
Nora Springs, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.1
Staff
2.7
3.3
Meals & dining
2.7
3.0
Activities
2.6
3.0
Value for cost*
2.5
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Nora Springs assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nora Springs assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nora Springs, 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 Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nora Springs, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nora Springs, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nora Springs

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

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