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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Benson, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Benson, 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 Benson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Benson.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Benson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 66 assisted living facilities in the Benson area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Grundy Center.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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
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
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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Why Choose Maple Memory Lane?There is nothing more important than knowing you are making the right decision for your loved one. Finding a place that honors their privacy and independence, but also ensures their safety and well-being can become a tasking decision; but we are here to help. Maple...
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, 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Benson, IA
The average cost of senior living in Benson is $4,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, IA with an average of $3,803 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Benson, IA vs. nearby cities
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benson, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Benson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Benson
Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA
4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.
Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA
5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rosewood Estate in Waterloo, IA
4.9
We are very very happy here at Rosewood Estate. It is a unique model, because it allows you to choose how much care you want to use. They encourage you to use that level of care. The difference in the number of falls is radically different that at her prior facility. The staff members are just ...
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Benson review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 66 Benson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Benson 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
Benson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Benson 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 28 reviews of 66 Benson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Benson 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.Benson, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Benson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benson, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Benson 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 Benson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benson, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benson
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 Benson protect seniors.
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