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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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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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 Cresco, IA
The average cost of senior living in Cresco is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calmar, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Cresco
Recent reviews for assisted living in Cresco
Harmony Place
5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility.
Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.
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.
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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Cresco review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 71 Cresco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cresco 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
Cresco review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cresco 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 47 reviews of 71 Cresco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cresco 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.Cresco, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Cresco assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cresco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cresco, 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 Cresco 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 Cresco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cresco, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cresco 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 Cresco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cresco, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cresco 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 Cresco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cresco, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Cresco 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 Cresco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cresco, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cresco 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 Cresco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cresco, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cresco
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 Cresco protect seniors.
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