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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ulmer, IA
Assisted living costs in Ulmer average about $4,362 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Ulmer. Our detailed directory has 64 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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The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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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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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, 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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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
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, 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
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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 Ulmer, IA
The average cost of senior living in Ulmer is $4,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jolley, IA with an average of $3,155 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ulmer, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ulmer
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ulmer
Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA
5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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The Gardens of Cherokee
5.0
As per my brother who is living at The Gardens of Cherokee, he is extremely happy there.
As per my experience with The Gardens facility and personal I would rate them a 5 also. I would definitely recommend them to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
Homestead of Denison
4.6
My father moved in the summer of [date removed] before Covid locked everything down so we had a chance to get him settled in. During the pandemic when we were not able to visit, staff kept us up to date. Fortunately dad is still able to use his cell phone and reliably communicate what is going ...
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Ulmer assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ulmer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ulmer, 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 Ulmer 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 Ulmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ulmer, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ulmer 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 Ulmer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ulmer, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ulmer 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 Ulmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ulmer, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ulmer 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 Ulmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ulmer, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ulmer 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 Ulmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ulmer, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ulmer
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 Ulmer protect seniors.
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