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Assisted living costs in Washington County average about $5,296 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 97 communities in Washington County. Our detailed directory has 516 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Iowa City, Washington and Kalona.

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 Addington Place of Mt Pleasant
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Could not have hoped for a better place for Mom. It has been a smooth transition. Probably helps that almost every day one of the family is there at least for a few minutes. Residents are friendly also.
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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Everything was great, she didn't do any activities but that was because she didn't want to. I would totally refer this place to anyone.
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.
At Sunnybrook at Muscatine, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Muscatine area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
Photo of The Views of Marion
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Our family has been most pleased with the Views of Marion! The facility is bright and clean and the entry way inviting. The staff has been superior in every way; they go the extra mile to ensure a resident...
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.
The Views Senior Living of Marion is a locally owned and Iowa managed community. When we open in 2019 we will be the only full continuum of care in Marion, IA. This includes independent and assisted living apartments, our well-known healing design memory care, skilled rehabilitation, and...
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Bickford of Burlington has very friendly staff. i was sort of dissatisfied with the meals, but overall they are a good community.
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a peaceful atmosphere for residents. Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care features a walking path that winds around the buildings and leads to Thomas Park, where wildlife such as deer and turkeys can often be seen.
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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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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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, 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.
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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
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.
Photo of Parkview 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.
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.
Photo of Sunrise Terrace
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, 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.
Photo of Pathways Adult Day Health Ctr
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.
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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, 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 CorporationManor House 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.
Photo of Calu Apartments
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.
Photo of Iowa City Rehab-Health Care
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Washington County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $5,296 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conesville, IA with an average of $4,766 per month.

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

Washington County, IA
$5,296/mo

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

Washington County, IA
$5,296/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,296/mo
$6,417/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,257/mo
Studio
$3,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,196/mo

Senior living costs in Washington 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: Washington County, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,296/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,417/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, IA:$5,296/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, IA:$6,417/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, IA:unavailable
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Washington 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 Washington County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Washington County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Washington County

Prairie Hills at Tipton

4.4
What we like the most about the Prairie Hills at Tiptin community is the convenience, the openings for respite care and the friendly staff members they have there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others.

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

Bickford of Iowa City

4.9
I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.

Washington County review score based on 95 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 82 Washington County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washington 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

Washington County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Washington County, IA82 facilities
8.6
Johnson County, IA0 facilities
8.1
Henry County, IA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Washington 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 95 reviews of 82 Washington County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Washington 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.
Washington County, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.6
Friendliness
3.5
3.6
Care services
3.3
3.3
Staff
3.3
3.5
Meals & dining
3.2
3.2
Activities
3.2
3.2
Value for cost*
3.0
3.3
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Washington County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washington County, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.5%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.1%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.4%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Washington 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 Washington County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington County, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.1%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.3%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Washington 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 Washington County protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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