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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bridgewater, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Bridgewater.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Bridgewater for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 39 assisted living facilities in the Bridgewater 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 Creston, Atlantic and Greenfield.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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.
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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Bridgewater, IA
The average cost of senior living in Bridgewater is $4,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,683 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bridgewater, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bridgewater, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bridgewater, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bridgewater, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bridgewater
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bridgewater
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.
Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
This is a very good place. When my loved one came in he was one of the lowest functioning people. He was wheelchair bound, slumped to one side and unable to sit up or speak. When he moved out he was one of the highest funtioning. Vicki Lemke, and the head nurse, the management, they are all ...
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Homestead of Creston
5.0
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
Bridgewater review score based on 45 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 32 Bridgewater assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bridgewater 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
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Review subcategories for Bridgewater 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 45 reviews of 32 Bridgewater assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bridgewater 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.Bridgewater, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Bridgewater assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bridgewater assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater 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
43.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bridgewater, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Homestead of Creston and Allen Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bridgewater, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 39 assisted living facilities near Bridgewater, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Bridgewater, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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