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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Afton, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Afton, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Afton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Afton.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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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
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.
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
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.
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, 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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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, 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.
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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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
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.
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.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Afton, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Afton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Afton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Afton
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.
Walnut Ridge in Clive, IA
5.0
The ideal place for mom. The facility and staff have been perfect. The move was seamless. Mom is happy!
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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Afton review score based on 113 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 113 reviews of 58 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
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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 113 reviews of 58 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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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.
Afton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
53.8%
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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
48.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.7%
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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
25.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
13%
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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
24.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.7%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
45.6%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Afton protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and MorningStar at Jordan Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Afton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Afton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Afton, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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