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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rubio, IA

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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iowa is $5,505, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Rubio area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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, 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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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Cost of assisted living in Rubio, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $5,505 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rubio, 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 Rubio.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rubio

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rubio

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA

4.9
Our loved one really enjoys the different activities Keystone Place at Forevergreen offers at for the residents especially bingo, scrabble, cards and the musical entertainment.

Rubio review score based on 58 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 53 Rubio assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rubio 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

Rubio review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Rubio, IA53 facilities
8.0
Oskaloosa, IA52 facilities
8.2
Fairfield, IA46 facilities

Review subcategories for Rubio 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 58 reviews of 53 Rubio assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rubio 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.
Rubio, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Rubio assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rubio assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rubio, 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 Rubio 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 Rubio that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rubio, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rubio 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 Rubio Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rubio, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rubio 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 Rubio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rubio, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rubio 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 Rubio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rubio, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rubio 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 Rubio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rubio, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rubio

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

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