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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iowa is $5,505, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Delaware County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Assisted Living Facilities near Delaware County

Cost of assisted living in Delaware County, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $5,505 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Assisted living costs in Delaware County, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,925/mo

Studio

$4,382/mo

1 Bedroom

$5,506/mo

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Iowa

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Iowa	U.S.	Cost difference
Assisted Living	$5,505/mo	$5,830/mo	5.6% below national median
Memory Care	$6,921/mo	$6,999/mo	1.1% below national median
Independent Living	$2,925/mo	$3,520/mo	16.9% below national median

Assisted Living

Iowa:$5,505/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:5.6% below national median

Memory Care

Iowa:$6,921/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:1.1% below national median

Independent Living

Iowa:$2,925/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.9% below national median

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Delaware County, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Delaware County.

Private income options in Iowa

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in Iowa

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in Iowa

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Delaware County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Delaware County

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6

I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0

It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

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 ...

Delaware County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware County, 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 Delaware County 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 Delaware County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Delaware County, IANational

Full medication management

20.4%

45.5%

Doctor on call

9.6%

29.6%

24-Hour awake staff

85.3%

91.5%

Diabetic care

86.5%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

24.2%

49.4%

Home care agency on-site

11.4%

26.2%

Non-ambulatory care

85.5%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

21.5%

41.2%

Hospice available on-site

21.5%

45.9%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Delaware County 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 Delaware County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Delaware County, IANational

Dementia behaviors care

22.8%

44.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

14.1%

28.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

20.3%

35.7%

Memory care only community

7.2%

11.9%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Delaware County 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 Delaware County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Delaware County, IANational

Nutritionist / dietician

8.9%

23.9%

Low / no sodium

10.7%

35.8%

No sugar

9.8%

32.7%

Vegetarian

12%

31.9%

Pureed meals

2.5%

16.3%

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Availability of select dining options in Delaware County 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 Delaware County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Delaware County, IANational

Professional chef

8.4%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

15.1%

37%

Room service

14.6%

32.2%

Anytime dining

7.9%

15.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware County 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 Delaware County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Delaware County, IANational

Activity director

17.4%

40.4%

Pet-focused programs

9.9%

27%

Community service programs

11.6%

26.6%

Devotional activities on-site

22.4%

43.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

18.6%

42.9%

Outings / off-site activities

22.4%

45.5%

Piano or organ

15.9%

36.1%

Arts and crafts center

11.1%

31.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

13.4%

33.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

17.2%

40.7%

Live performances

18.2%

40.9%

Dances

10.3%

26.8%

Fitness center

12.9%

21.5%

Fitness classes

16.4%

40%

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State regulations for assisted living in Delaware County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Delaware County protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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