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Assisted living costs in Promise City average about $4,865 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Promise City. Our detailed directory has 186 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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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.
Photo of Shirlee's Retirement Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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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.
Photo of Legacy House
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.
Photo of Pella Regional Health Ctr
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, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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Cost of assisted living in Promise City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Promise City is $4,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Promise City, IA
$4,865/mo
$4,722/mo
$4,852/mo

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

Promise City, IA
$4,865/mo
$4,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,865/mo
$4,919/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,669/mo
Studio
$5,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,206/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,853/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Promise City over time

Promise City, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Promise City, 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 Promise City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Promise City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Promise City

River Valley Place of Ottumwa

4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella

5.0
Staff members greeted me with a hello and eye contact. Offered much assistance and was extremely supportive. This facility is breath taking and so top notch.

Promise City review score based on 52 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 33 Promise City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Promise City 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

Promise City review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Promise City, IA33 facilities
7.2
Seymour, IA43 facilities
6.9
Plano, IA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Promise City 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 52 reviews of 33 Promise City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Promise City 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.
Promise City, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Promise City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Promise City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Promise City, 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 Promise City 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 Promise City 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
33.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.2%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Promise City 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 Promise City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Promise City, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Promise City 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 Promise City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Promise City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
14.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Promise City 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 Promise City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Promise City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Promise City 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 Promise City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Promise City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.2%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
3%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Promise City

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 Promise City protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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There are 50 assisted living facilities near Promise City, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Promise City, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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