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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, 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.
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 CorporationLake Mills 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, 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 CorporationOakwood 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 care...
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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, 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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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 Algona, IA

The average cost of senior living in Algona is $5,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Forest City, IA with an average of $4,738 per month.

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

Algona, IA
$5,448/mo
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,448/mo
$6,969/mo

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

Studio
$4,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,406/mo

Senior living costs in Algona 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: Algona, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlgona, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,448/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,969/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,432/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Algona, IA:$5,448/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Algona, IA:$6,969/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Algona, IA:$2,432/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Algona, 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 Algona.

What families are saying about assisted living in Algona

Recent reviews for assisted living in Algona

Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

5.0
What we like the most about Apple Valley is the staff and friends, and our loved one can have her cat which is a plus. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA

5.0
I love my new place. NO stairs! I fell several times at my old house, and being widowed and living alone I was always afraid of falling & not being able to get up. I can't really make any comments on staff, activities, food/dining experience, etc. I am living in an independent living duplex,so ...
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Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Mason City, IA

3.9
It's all good but, they should tell what all you need for the room before moving love one in. We picked this community because of the memory care unit.

Algona review score based on 16 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 16 reviews of 3 Algona assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Algona 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

Algona review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Algona, IA3 facilities
9.3
Garner, IA5 facilities
9.3
Forest City, IA5 facilities

Algona assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Algona assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Algona, 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 Algona 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 Algona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Algona, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.2%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.6%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.7%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.6%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Algona 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 Algona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Algona, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.2%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.6%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Algona 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 Algona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Algona, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.5%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
3.8%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Algona 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 Algona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Algona, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6%
37%
Room service
Room service
5.7%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Algona 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 Algona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Algona, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.9%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.9%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.9%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.4%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.4%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
10.2%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
4.1%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.5%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Algona

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Windsor Manor - Webster City, Arlington Place of Pocahontas and Rotary Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Algona, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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