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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ridgeport, IA

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Assisted living costs in Ridgeport average about $5,717 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in Ridgeport. Our detailed directory has 1217 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ames, Boone and Ogden.

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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Photo of Walnut Ridge
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I've been living at Walnut Ridge since [date removed]. It's beautiful, comfortable and well-staffed. The people are fantastic. Food is ok.
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
Photo of Panora Nursing and Rehab Ctr
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Cedar Ridge Apartments
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 Fountain West Health Center
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Pine Acres
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Humboldt Homes Ltd
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 Arbor Springs
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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Country View Estates Inc
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 Journey Senior Services
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center
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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
Photo of Garden View Assisted Living
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 Ridgeport, IA

The average cost of senior living in Ridgeport is $5,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukee, IA with an average of $4,823 per month.

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

Ridgeport, IA
$5,717/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,717/mo
$7,193/mo

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

Studio
$4,338/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgeport 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: Ridgeport, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgeport, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,717/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,193/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,777/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgeport, IA:$5,717/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ridgeport, IA:$7,193/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ridgeport, IA:$2,777/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ridgeport, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ridgeport 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
Ridgeport, IA$5,096/mo$4,837/mo+5.4%
Iowa$4,658/mo$4,555/mo+2.3%
National$4,857/mo$4,601/mo+5.6%
Ridgeport, IA
2024 average cost:$5,096/mo
2023 average cost:$4,837/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,658/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,857/mo
2023 average cost:$4,601/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ridgeport, 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 Ridgeport.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ridgeport

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ridgeport

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Ridgeport review score based on 244 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 244 reviews of 91 Ridgeport assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ridgeport 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

Ridgeport review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ridgeport, IA91 facilities
8.1
Ames, IA21 facilities
8.2
Jefferson, IA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Ridgeport 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 244 reviews of 91 Ridgeport assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgeport 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.
Ridgeport, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
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Ridgeport assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgeport assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgeport, 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 Ridgeport 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 Ridgeport 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
52.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgeport 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 Ridgeport Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgeport, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgeport 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 Ridgeport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgeport, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgeport 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 Ridgeport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgeport, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgeport 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 Ridgeport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgeport, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ridgeport

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 Ridgeport protect seniors.
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StoryPoint Ankeny, Woodlands Creek Senior Living and Independence Village of Waukee are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ridgeport, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 91 assisted living facilities near Ridgeport, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Ridgeport, Iowa is StoryPoint Ankeny. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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