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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in St Ansgar, IA
Assisted living costs in St Ansgar average about $4,047 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in St Ansgar. Our detailed directory has 130 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
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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.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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.
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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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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 CorporationOakwood 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 care...
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.
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, 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.
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Staff has been helpful and courteous to me. Mom has been happy about her dealings with them .
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.
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Cost of assisted living in St Ansgar, IA
The average cost of senior living in St Ansgar is $4,047 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,523 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in St Ansgar, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in St Ansgar, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in St Ansgar, IA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in St Ansgar
Recent reviews for assisted living in St Ansgar
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
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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St Ansgar review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 69 St Ansgar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The St Ansgar 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
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Review subcategories for St Ansgar 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 47 reviews of 69 St Ansgar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St Ansgar 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.St Ansgar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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St Ansgar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Ansgar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Ansgar, 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 St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar 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
33.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.7%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Ansgar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Ansgar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Ansgar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Ansgar 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 St Ansgar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.2%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
10.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Ansgar
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in St Ansgar protect seniors.
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Cedars of Austin, Cascade Creek Memory Care and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Ansgar, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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