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Assisted living costs in Parnell average about $4,718 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 121 communities in Parnell. Our detailed directory has 456 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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I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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The people are very friendly. Communication could be better between the staff and the patient/family. The care is generally good, although they're short-staffed like every place right now, so the wait time...
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
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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.
Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care features a walking path that winds around the buildings and leads to Thomas Park, where wildlife such as deer and turkeys can often be seen.
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be. They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things....
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.
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What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Prairie Hills at Tipton specializes in assisted living and memory care in a warm, home-like community nestled on a hill at the edge of town in Cedar County. Each spacious apartment overlooks beautiful landscapes from every direction. Our expansive property offers walking paths, outdoor...
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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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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
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 CorporationManor House 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
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, 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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
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.
Photo of Coldren Retirement Residence
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, 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.
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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
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Parnell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Parnell is $4,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ladora, IA with an average of $2,141 per month.

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

Parnell, IA
$4,752/mo

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

Parnell, IA
$4,752/mo
$4,345/mo
U.S. national average
$4,726/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,752/mo
$4,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,016/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,413/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Parnell over time

Parnell, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Parnell, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Parnell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Parnell

Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

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

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Attentive and personalized care. Residents and their families appreciate the individualized care provided by staff at various communities, such as at Windsor Manor Grinnell, where staff took the time to understand my mother's needs and adapted to her unique situation. At Stirlingshire of Coralville, the staff were responsiv ...
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Quality dining experiences. Reviews consistently highlight the excellent quality of meals at communities like Stirlingshire of Coralville, where the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions. Residents and their families at Legacy Pointe praise the delicious and varied dining options, which add ...
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Engaging activities and events. A wide range of activities and social events keep residents engaged and active at communities such as Addington Place of Muscatine, where residents enjoy participating in activities that cater to their interests. At Homestead of Oskaloosa, the staff organizes regular outings and special even ...
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Friendly and caring staff. The kindness and compassion of staff members are frequently mentioned in reviews, as in the case of Windsor Manor Vinton, where residents and their families express their appreciation for the genuine care and attention shown by staff. The staff at Corridor Crossing Place are also described a ...
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Modern and clean facilities. Residents and their families highlight the importance of clean and well-maintained facilities, like those at Stirlingshire of Coralville, where the modern and bright environment contributes to a sense of comfort and security. At Legacy Pointe, the cleanliness and upkeep of the community are ...
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Communication and transparency. Clear and effective communication between staff and residents' families is essential, as noted at River Valley Place of Ottumwa, where some families felt their concerns were not addressed adequately. Communities like The Gardens of Cedar Rapids and Legacy Pointe have been commended for the ...
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Parnell review score based on 105 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 98 Parnell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Parnell 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

Parnell review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Parnell, IA98 facilities
7.6
Williamsburg, IA16 facilities
7.3
North English, IA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Parnell 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 105 reviews of 98 Parnell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Parnell 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.
Parnell, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Parnell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parnell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parnell, 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 Parnell 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 Parnell 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
32.7%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.8%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Parnell 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 Parnell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.7%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Parnell 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 Parnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.3%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Parnell 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 Parnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parnell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parnell 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 Parnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parnell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Parnell

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 Parnell protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Grand Living at Bridgewater, Legacy Pointe and Stirlingshire of Coralville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Parnell, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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