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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Barnum, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Barnum, 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 Barnum or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Barnum.
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The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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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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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,...
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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.
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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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, 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.
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
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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, 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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
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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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.
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...
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.
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Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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 Barnum, IA
The average cost of senior living in Barnum is $4,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pomeroy, IA with an average of $3,381 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnum, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnum, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Barnum, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barnum, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Barnum
Recent reviews for assisted living in Barnum
Bickford of Ames
4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
King's Gardens Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes
5.0
In January, my family was asked to move my father to a locked memory care facility. I checked multiple facilities and after visiting Perry Lutheran homes, I felt like that would be home for him. When we moved our father, he instantly seemed very content and at home.
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Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus
4.1
Overall they really are working hard to try to meet the individual needs of the senior individual. My mom has, for example, gluten intolerance, so they're working with her to accommodate that with their meals. They've been willing to work with her in terms of unique needs, or even just billing ...
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Barnum review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 46 Barnum assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Barnum 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
Barnum review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Barnum 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 41 reviews of 46 Barnum assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barnum 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.Barnum, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.0
4.1
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Barnum assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnum assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnum, 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 Barnum 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 Barnum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barnum, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Barnum 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 Barnum Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barnum, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnum 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 Barnum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barnum, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnum 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 Barnum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnum, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnum 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 Barnum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barnum, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barnum
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 Barnum protect seniors.
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