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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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Finding a home for a senior loved one is never an easy choice. It certainly wasn’t for us! When a fall and surgery dictated a move out of assisted living and into a long-term facility, we had some agonizing...
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.
Innovative, Personalized, and Christ-Centered - Perry Lutheran HomePerry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa is Your Christian, Caring Community offering a Continuum of Care for your loved one to meet their changing needs. Perry Lutheran Home offers education and expertise, home care, assisted living,...
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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...
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From previous experience I knew I wanted to live in a continuing care retirement community and wanted to be closer to family. I toured several communities in central Iowa but when I visited Park Centre I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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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...
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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
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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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: 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, 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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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.
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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many 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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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
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Runnells, IA

The average cost of senior living in Runnells is $4,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,166 per month.

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

Runnells, IA
$4,857/mo
$4,459/mo
$4,857/mo

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

Runnells, IA
$4,857/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,857/mo
$4,882/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,294/mo
Studio
$5,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,331/mo

Senior living costs in Runnells 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: Runnells, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRunnells, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,857/mo$4,480/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,882/mo$4,485/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,208/mo$3,268/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Runnells, IA:$4,857/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Runnells, IA:$4,882/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Runnells, IA:$3,208/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Runnells, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Runnells 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 median 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
Runnells, IA$5,290/mo$5,332/mo-0.8%
Iowa$5,102/mo$5,027/mo+1.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Runnells, IA
2024 average cost:$5,290/mo
2023 average cost:$5,332/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Runnells, 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 Runnells.

What families are saying about assisted living in Runnells

Recent reviews for assisted living in Runnells

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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Edencrest at Timberline in Urbandale, IA

4.4
Included in the price is transportation to social or medical events. They attempt to get input for social events and the menu from residents. The staff regardless of position chip in where needed to meet the needs of residents. The assistance given those in assisted living is defined in an ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and varied activities. Residents at various communities enjoy a wide selection of activities tailored to their interests, such as movie nights, outings to parks, and musical performances. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, for example, mom loves the musicals and movie theatre! At Independence Village of Ames, residents p ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with communities offering chef-prepared meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary needs. For instance, at Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, my dad enjoys the God meal and the staff accommodates his dietary needs. And at Rock Creek S ...
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Friendly and attentive staff. The warm and caring nature of staff is a common theme among reviews, with many residents expressing appreciation for the personal connections they've made. At Independence Village of Ankeny, the staff greets families warmly and are always willing to help. And at Independence Village of Waukee ...
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Safe and comfortable living spaces. Residents feel reassured by the safety measures in place, allowing them to live with peace of mind. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, mom loves her apartment and the secure feeling it provides. And at Woodlands Creek Senior Living, the clean and well-maintained facilities offer a homelike atmosphe ...
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Supportive and accommodating environment. Communities offer a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where residents can continue living independently with assistance as needed. For instance, at Independence Village of Ankeny, the staff accommodates residents' needs and provides supportive care. And at Copper Shores Village, the transiti ...
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Close-knit and inclusive community. Many residents find joy in forming new friendships and becoming part of a vibrant community. At Independence Village of Pella, for example, my mom has made great friends and love the sense of community. And at Independence Village of Ames, residents enjoy the friendly environment and the opp ...
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Runnells review score based on 306 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 306 reviews of 100 Runnells assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Runnells 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

Runnells review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Runnells, IA100 facilities
8.4
Swan, IA16 facilities
8.2
Hartford, IA123 facilities

Review subcategories for Runnells 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 306 reviews of 100 Runnells assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Runnells 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Runnells assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Runnells assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Runnells, 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 Runnells 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 Runnells 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
47%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Runnells 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 Runnells Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Runnells 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 Runnells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Runnells 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 Runnells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
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36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Runnells 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 Runnells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Runnells

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