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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Smiths, IA

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Assisted living costs in Smiths average about $4,899 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Smiths. Our detailed directory has 349 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Dubuque, Galena and Elizabeth.

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
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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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Smiths, IA

The average cost of senior living in Smiths is $4,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anamosa, IA with an average of $4,573 per month.

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

Smiths, IA
$4,899/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,899/mo
$6,669/mo

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

Studio
$4,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,594/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths 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: Smiths, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,669/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,733/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths, IA:$4,899/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Smiths, IA:$6,669/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Smiths, IA:$2,733/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smiths, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Smiths 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiths, IA$5,030/mo$4,799/mo+4.8%
Iowa$4,454/mo$4,515/mo-1.4%
National$4,565/mo$4,520/mo+1.0%
Smiths, IA
2024 average cost:$5,030/mo
2023 average cost:$4,799/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,454/mo
2023 average cost:$4,515/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,565/mo
2023 average cost:$4,520/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smiths, 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 Smiths.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smiths

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smiths

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA

5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!

Smiths review score based on 68 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 54 Smiths assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smiths 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

Smiths review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Smiths, IA54 facilities
8.1
Clinton, IA63 facilities
7.7
Dubuque, IA42 facilities

Review subcategories for Smiths 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 68 reviews of 54 Smiths assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smiths 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.
Smiths, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Smiths assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths, 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 Smiths 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 Smiths that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiths, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiths 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 Smiths Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiths, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiths 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 Smiths partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths 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 Smiths communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths 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 Smiths offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smiths

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