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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in White Oak, IA
Assisted living costs in White Oak average about $4,492 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 35 communities in White Oak. Our detailed directory has 429 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, 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.
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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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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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Cost of assisted living in White Oak, IA
The average cost of senior living in White Oak is $4,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, IA with an average of $4,047 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in White Oak, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in White Oak, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in White Oak
Recent reviews for assisted living in White Oak
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
Meadowview of Johnston
4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
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Wide range of activities for residents. Residents at various communities, like Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Rock Creek Senior Living, appreciate the diverse activities offered to keep them engaged and active. These include movie nights, concerts by individual artists, gardening classes, museum out ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and caring nature of staff members at multiple communities, such as Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Meadowview of Johnston. They help make loved ones feel welcome, provide excellent care, and create lasting friendships. ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Communities like Edencrest at Beaverdale, Independence Village of Ankeny, and Rock Creek Senior Living praise their cleanliness and upkeep, both for private rooms and common areas. Residents and families appreciate the pristine bathrooms, renovated patios and dining rooms, and overall mode ...
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Flexible and accommodating meals. Reviews for communities like Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Independence Village of Ankeny note the flexibility of the kitchen to meet nutritional needs and the wonderful meals prepared by executive chefs. Residents appreciate the wide variety of meal choices ...
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Comprehensive on-site health care services. Facilities like Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Siena Hills, and Edencrest at Green Meadows offer a range of health care services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, medical staff on-site, and assistance with medications. Families feel reassured knowing th ...
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Strong communication between staff and families. Communication is a priority at communities like Independence Village of Ankeny, Edencrest at Beaverdale, and Edencrest at Siena Hills, where staff members keep families informed and involved in their loved ones' care. Regular meetings, both in person and virtually, help ensure everyone is ...
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White Oak review score based on 93 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 31 White Oak assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The White Oak 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
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Review subcategories for White Oak 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 93 reviews of 31 White Oak assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare White Oak 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.White Oak, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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White Oak assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in White Oak assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in White Oak, 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 White Oak 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 White Oak 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
61.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in White Oak 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 White Oak Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
White Oak, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.1%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in White Oak 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 White Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in White Oak 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 White Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
White Oak, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in White Oak 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 White Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in White Oak
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 White Oak protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated assisted living facilities near White Oak, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 35 assisted living facilities near White Oak, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in White Oak, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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