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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many living...
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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, 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.
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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I've lived here less than a year, which has been an interesting year for everyone. It was handled well by everyone. I plan to live here the rest of my life.
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.
Kennybrook Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grimes, Iowa. Located near the entrance of the Kennybrook Estates Subdivision, Kennybrook Village is the first community of its kind in the Grimes area. A CCRC is a campus that is tailored to the needs of senior adults who...
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Cost of assisted living in Afton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Afton is $4,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Ayr, IA with an average of $3,546 per month.

Assisted living costs in Afton, IA, vs. nearby cities

Afton, IA
$4,407/mo
$4,763/mo
$4,312/mo

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

Afton, IA
$4,407/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Afton, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,407/mo
$4,416/mo

Assisted living costs in Afton, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,228/mo
Studio
$5,249/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,824/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,300/mo

Senior living costs in Afton 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: Afton, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAfton, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,407/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,416/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,883/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Afton, IA:$4,407/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Afton, IA:$4,416/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Afton, IA:$2,883/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Afton, IA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Afton 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Afton, IA$5,440/mo$5,845/mo-6.9%
Iowa$5,102/mo$5,027/mo+1.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Afton, IA
2024 average cost:$5,440/mo
2023 average cost:$5,845/mo
Percent change:-6.9%
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2024 average cost:$5,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Afton, 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 Afton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Afton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Afton

Bickford of West Des Moines

5.0
In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been there a long time, and the sales team east to work with. With its locked facility and large ...
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Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA

5.0
This is a very good place. When my loved one came in he was one of the lowest functioning people. He was wheelchair bound, slumped to one side and unable to sit up or speak. When he moved out he was one of the highest funtioning. Vicki Lemke, and the head nurse, the management, they are all ...
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The Rose of Des Moines

4.0
It is not a large place and the care is better from our experience. My mom is doing fine and enjoying the community. All is going good from what I notice and she has been provided a companion once a week. They are getting along very well and they enjoy the same activities. They like to walk and ...
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Afton review score based on 157 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 56 Afton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Afton 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

Afton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Afton, IA56 facilities
8.0
Arispe, IA41 facilities
8.3
Thayer, IA80 facilities

Review subcategories for Afton 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 157 reviews of 56 Afton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Afton 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.
Afton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Afton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Afton, 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 Afton 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 Afton 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
44.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Afton 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 Afton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Afton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Afton 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 Afton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Afton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Afton 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 Afton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Afton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Afton 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 Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Afton

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 Afton protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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