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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Riceville, IA

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Assisted living costs in Riceville average about $4,108 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 106 communities in Riceville. Our detailed directory has 185 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, 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.
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 CorporationDumont Wellness 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: 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.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 CorporationLake Mills 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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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
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.
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....

Cost of assisted living in Riceville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Riceville is $4,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Protivin, IA with an average of $3,535 per month.

Assisted living costs in Riceville, IA, vs. nearby cities

Riceville, IA
$4,108/mo
$3,596/mo
$4,339/mo

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

Riceville, IA
$4,108/mo
$4,482/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Riceville, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,108/mo
$4,102/mo

Assisted living costs in Riceville, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,015/mo
Studio
$4,320/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,026/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,540/mo

Senior living costs in Riceville 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: Riceville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiceville, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$4,482/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,102/mo$4,487/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,645/mo$3,271/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Riceville, IA:$4,108/mo
Iowa:$4,482/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Riceville, IA:$4,102/mo
Iowa:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Riceville, IA:$3,645/mo
Iowa:$3,271/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riceville, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Riceville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Riceville

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

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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The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Riceville review score based on 64 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 87 Riceville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riceville 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

Riceville review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Riceville, IA87 facilities
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McIntire, IA9 facilities
7.5
Elma, IA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Riceville 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 64 reviews of 87 Riceville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Riceville 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.
Riceville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.7
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Riceville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riceville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riceville, 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 Riceville 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 Riceville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.9%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riceville 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 Riceville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riceville 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 Riceville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riceville 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 Riceville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riceville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riceville 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 Riceville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riceville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.2%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
8%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riceville

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

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