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Assisted living costs in Whittemore average about $3,359 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Whittemore. Our detailed directory has 20 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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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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We picked this community because, it's closer to family. It's been a really good experience. They offer activities such as; Bingo, painting on a canvas, different kinds of game shows and bus outings.
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.
Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates is located in the heart of southern, Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota. Our scenic assisted living community is located down the road from a string of five beautiful lakes. Fairmont is a lovely place to call home and a great place for visiting family members...
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I was trying to find a place for my wife that offered memory care and there really aren’t that many in the area. After looking at several different places, we thought this place would be the best fit. My...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Arlington Place of Pocahontas, Assisted Living Community. You will find that Arlington Place is unlike the traditional assisted living settings you might encounter elsewhere. All of our apartments are fully equipped with stoves, refrigerators, dish - washers, and...
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I am so happy with this community the staff are wonderful. I get to have different choices for my meals. When i do receive my meals they are very tasty balanced meals and the temperature for them is great....
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.
Scuyler Place Assisted Living is designed for couples or individuals. Our staff provide provide a friendly atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Activities are planned and designed to help prevent the isolation that can result from physical challenges. Feel the independence of your...
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I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do...
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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Our family couldn’t be happier with the care, love, and friendships that mom is getting at Otsego. We are second generation I guess you would say as my grandmother was there for 7 years. Mom was happy with...
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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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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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
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
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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.
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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
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
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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
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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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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
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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.
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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, 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
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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 Whittemore, IA

The average cost of senior living in Whittemore is $3,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fenton, IA with an average of $3,086 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittemore, IA vs. nearby cities

Whittemore, IA
$3,359/mo
$3,312/mo
$3,355/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittemore, IA vs. the state and national average

Whittemore, IA
$3,359/mo
$4,345/mo
U.S. national average
$4,726/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittemore vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,359/mo
$3,359/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Whittemore, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,370/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,071/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,075/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Whittemore over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whittemore, 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 Whittemore.

What families are saying about assisted living in Whittemore

Recent reviews for assisted living in Whittemore

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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Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

3.9
I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do I know!! Most of the workers try hard to be accommodating, but the shortage of help puts ...
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Arlington Place of Pocahontas

4.8
They have done a super good job of helping me and my dad adjust to a new environment. They are very friendly. They are just a very good staff. I would definitely recommend the Arlington Place of Pocahontas. It has been a really good experience. I'm glad that my dad is comfortable there. ...
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Whittemore assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittemore assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittemore, 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 Whittemore 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 Whittemore that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whittemore, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.7%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whittemore 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 Whittemore Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whittemore, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.7%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.4%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.5%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittemore 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 Whittemore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittemore, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.8%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittemore 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 Whittemore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittemore, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittemore 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 Whittemore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittemore, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.5%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.5%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.8%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.4%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
13.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whittemore

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 Whittemore protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Bickford of Fort Dodge, Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates and Otsego Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Whittemore, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 44 assisted living facilities near Whittemore, Iowa. See the full list.

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