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Assisted living costs in Sumner average about $3,766 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Sumner. Our detailed directory has 15 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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Photo of Arlington Place at Oelwein
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I would strongly recommend it. We picked this community because it was small and did not have very many people. My dad has social anxiety and Alzheimer's. He needed a place, where he can't get lost, and a...
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.
Arlington Place at Oelwein is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers Independent Living Townhomes, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. Positioned on the West side of Oelwein near secluded woodlands and peaceful residential neighborhoods. Arlington Place has been providing...
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The staff are so welcoming at Maplecrest Manor. The resident-s company is always welcomed by the staff team . The community is very caring. The food seems very good and there are always snacks available...
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.
Parkview opened in Fairbank in 2004. Fairbank is a small community that has everything that bigger communities offer without the hassel or cost. Fairbank offers a grocery store with deli, bank, post office, gas station, as well as several churches and parks. We are close enough to Oelwein which...
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A quiet and personal hallway and room
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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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
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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 Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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: 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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationGrandview Health 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...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Sumner, IA

The average cost of senior living in Sumner is $3,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waucoma, IA with an average of $3,252 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sumner, IA vs. nearby cities

Sumner, IA
$3,766/mo
$3,773/mo
$3,888/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sumner, IA vs. the state and national average

Sumner, IA
$3,766/mo
$4,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sumner vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,766/mo
$3,766/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sumner, IA by room type

Studio
$4,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,858/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sumner, 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 Sumner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sumner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sumner

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Arlington Place at Oelwein

4.0
My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no longer drive. The townhouse at Arlington Place fit the bill. They are independent but it ...
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Sumner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumner, 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 Sumner 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 Sumner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sumner, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sumner 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 Sumner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumner, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumner 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 Sumner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumner, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
36.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumner 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 Sumner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumner, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumner 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 Sumner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumner, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sumner

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 Sumner protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Arlington Place at Oelwein, Whispering Willow and The Maples Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sumner, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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