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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ottosen, IA
Assisted living costs in Ottosen average about $3,439 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Ottosen. Our detailed directory has 14 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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Our family couldn’t be happier with the care, love, and friendships that mom is getting at Otsego. We are second generation I guess you would say as my grandmother was there for 7 years. Mom was happy with...
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ottosen, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ottosen is $3,439 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rodman, IA with an average of $3,355 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ottosen, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ottosen
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ottosen
Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA
5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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Arlington Place of Pocahontas
4.8
They have done a super good job of helping me and my dad adjust to a new environment. They are very friendly. They are just a very good staff. I would definitely recommend the Arlington Place of Pocahontas. It has been a really good experience. I'm glad that my dad is comfortable there. ...
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Bickford of Fort Dodge
5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.
Ottosen assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottosen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottosen, 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 Ottosen 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 Ottosen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
33.4%
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
26.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ottosen 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 Ottosen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ottosen, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ottosen 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 Ottosen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ottosen, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.7%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottosen 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 Ottosen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ottosen, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottosen 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 Ottosen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
2.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
8.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
2.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ottosen
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 Ottosen protect seniors.
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