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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carter Lake, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Carter Lake, 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 Carter Lake or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Carter Lake.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Carter Lake for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 35 assisted living facilities in the Carter Lake 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 Sunset Hills-Happy Hollow Hills, Rockbrook and Fairacres.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Omaha, Council Bluffs and Papillion.
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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.
Silver MemoriesSilver Memories is a senior care home that is located in the large city of Omaha, NE and in Douglas county. Omaha is the largest city in the entire state and is situated on the Missouri River. The group home setting itself is within walking distance to local food, shopping and...
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.
An Expert & Caring Team Our team includes: Medical Director Dr. Bernard Hillyer Rhonda Albon RN MSN Podiatry services provided by Dr. Jeffrey Pollens Administrator/LPN, Scott Renshaw Katherine Schlegel LPN House Managers Bonnie Bergstrom CMA & Tatia Peck CMA Together with our Certified...
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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Carter Lake, IA
The average cost of senior living in Carter Lake is $4,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Persia, IA with an average of $3,212 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carter Lake, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carter Lake, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carter Lake vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Carter Lake, IA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Carter Lake over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carter Lake, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Carter Lake
Recent reviews for assisted living in Carter Lake
Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA
4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE
5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.
Astoria Senior Living Omaha
4.6
The staff is friendly, location is convenient, it's very clean, the food is excellent, and the staff is quite flexible with eating times. There is ample opportunity for people to take part in numerous activities. I get somewhat frustrated with the response tome to questions/concerns we have had. ...
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Carter Lake review score based on 75 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 30 Carter Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake 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 75 reviews of 30 Carter Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carter Lake 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.Carter Lake, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Carter Lake assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter Lake, 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 Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake 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
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carter Lake
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 Carter Lake protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Westgate Assisted Living, Crown Pointe Retirement Community and Cedarhurst of La Vista are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carter Lake, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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