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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iowa is $5,505, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Audubon area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.
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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.
Photo of Griswold Assisted Living
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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
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.
Photo of Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes
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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.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Audubon, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $5,505 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. 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 state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Audubon, 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 Audubon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Audubon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Audubon

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Arlington Place of Red Oak

5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.

Audubon review score based on 39 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 3 Audubon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Audubon 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

Audubon review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Audubon 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 39 reviews of 3 Audubon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Audubon 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.
Audubon, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.5
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Audubon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Audubon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Audubon, 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 Audubon 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 Audubon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.7%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.2%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.6%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Audubon 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 Audubon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.4%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Audubon 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 Audubon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
7.3%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.1%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Audubon 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 Audubon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
37%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Audubon 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 Audubon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Audubon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.3%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.8%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.3%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.2%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20.6%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
7.6%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.8%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Audubon

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