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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.
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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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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, Memory 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.
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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Bluffton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Bluffton is $4,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calmar, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton, IA vs. nearby cities

Bluffton, IA
$4,236/mo
$3,873/mo
$4,200/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton, IA vs. the state and national average

Bluffton, IA
$4,236/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,236/mo
$4,236/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bluffton, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,610/mo
Studio
$4,570/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,464/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bluffton, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Bluffton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bluffton

Harmony Place

4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Garden View Place in Monona, IA

4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it. They raised prices a couple ...
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Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Bluffton review score based on 29 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 73 Bluffton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bluffton 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

Bluffton review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Bluffton, IA73 facilities
7.0
Ridgeway, IA15 facilities
7.0
Decorah, IA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Bluffton 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 29 reviews of 73 Bluffton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bluffton 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.
Bluffton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Bluffton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluffton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
26%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bluffton 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 Bluffton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bluffton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bluffton 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 Bluffton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bluffton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluffton 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 Bluffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bluffton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluffton 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 Bluffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bluffton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
12.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bluffton

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 Bluffton protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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