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Assisted living costs in Washington County average about $4,628 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 98 communities in Washington County. Our detailed directory has 484 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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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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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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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.
At The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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 CorporationHallmark 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...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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My Husband had passed away and my family wanted me to be where I could interact with others. I really believe God led me here as every where we looked was no vacancy, one facility said try Irving Point I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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.
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.
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 Washington County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $4,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, IA with an average of $3,180 per month.

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

Washington County, IA
$4,628/mo

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

Washington County, IA
$4,628/mo
$4,482/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,628/mo
$4,660/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,214/mo
Studio
$5,392/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,818/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,818/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$4,628/mo$4,482/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,660/mo$4,487/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,378/mo$3,271/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, IA:$4,628/mo
Iowa:$4,482/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, IA:$4,660/mo
Iowa:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, IA:$3,378/mo
Iowa:$3,271/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Washington County, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Washington 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
Washington County, IA$5,158/mo$5,258/mo-1.9%
Iowa$5,091/mo$4,947/mo+2.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Washington County, IA
2024 average cost:$5,158/mo
2023 average cost:$5,258/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
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 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

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

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

5.0
My mom was a resident here, then moved to a different facility to be able to live with my dad. After dad passed, she moved back here. They were very accommodating and did an excellent job getting her resettled when we moved her back in. This is a great facility. The staff is very nice and always ...
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Washington County review score based on 100 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 83 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, IA83 facilities
8.0
Washington, IA15 facilities
8.0
West Chester, IA17 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 100 reviews of 83 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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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
37.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.8%
52.5%
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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
44.6%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
13.7%
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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
19.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
17.5%
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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
22.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
18.1%
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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
34.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
47%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.1%
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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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