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Assisted living costs in Tama County average about $4,495 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Tama County. Our detailed directory has 401 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
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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
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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
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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: 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
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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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
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
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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
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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 husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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
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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.
We're living life to the fullest!Center Point Heights makes it possible for locals to stay local. Built in 2023, our community is conveniently located just off the interstate, so families can easily visit. When you walk through the door, you will feel our warm and welcoming small-town culture....
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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.
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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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.
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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 Tama County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Tama County is $4,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,922 per month.

Assisted living costs in Tama County, IA, vs. nearby counties

Tama County, IA
$4,495/mo
$5,722/mo
$4,714/mo

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

Tama County, IA
$4,495/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Tama County, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,495/mo
$4,538/mo

Assisted living costs in Tama County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,695/mo
Studio
$5,690/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,038/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,175/mo

Senior living costs in Tama County 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: Tama County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTama County, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$4,480/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,538/mo$4,485/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,351/mo$3,268/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Tama County, IA:$4,495/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Tama County, IA:$4,538/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Tama County, IA:$3,351/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Tama County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Tama County 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
Tama County, IA$5,565/mo$4,802/mo+15.9%
Iowa$5,091/mo$4,947/mo+2.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Tama County, IA
2024 average cost:$5,565/mo
2023 average cost:$4,802/mo
Percent change:+15.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tama County, 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 Tama County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Tama County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tama County

Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

The Views of Cedar Rapids

5.0
They know the residents by name, they all seem to take part in the care and socialization of the residents. Very friendly and personable

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Tama County review score based on 74 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 83 Tama County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tama County 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

Tama County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Tama County, IA83 facilities
8.3
Clutier, IA8 facilities
7.8
Toledo, IA102 facilities

Review subcategories for Tama County 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 74 reviews of 83 Tama County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tama County 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.
Tama County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Tama County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tama County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tama County, 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 Tama County 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 Tama County 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
36.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tama County 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 Tama County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tama County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tama County 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 Tama County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tama County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Tama County 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 Tama County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tama County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tama County 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 Tama County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tama County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tama County

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

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