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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dunkerton, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dunkerton, 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 Dunkerton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dunkerton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dunkerton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 18 assisted living facilities in the Dunkerton 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 Cedar City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Oelwein.
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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.
Arlington Place at Oelwein is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers Independent Living Townhomes, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. Positioned on the West side of Oelwein near secluded woodlands and peaceful residential neighborhoods. Arlington Place has been providing...
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Parkview opened in Fairbank in 2004. Fairbank is a small community that has everything that bigger communities offer without the hassel or cost. Fairbank offers a grocery store with deli, bank, post office, gas station, as well as several churches and parks. We are close enough to Oelwein which...
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My mom is so happy at the Rose. When at home she was closing herself off from people, now she is involved in the activities. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the entire place. The staff is always...
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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.
About The Rose of Waterloo The Rose of Waterloo offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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They offers numerous levels of care. We love it. Nothing but good things to say about them. They live apartment style with a variety of all different levels of care. My loved one is able to keep her hobbies...
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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We chose Bickford of Cedar Falls because it was close by our home and we had taken dad here for respite care in the prior years when we were gone so he was comfortable with it. It is a very nice facility and...
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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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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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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.
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: 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.
About ABCM CorporationGrandview Health Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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Cost of assisted living in Dunkerton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dunkerton is $4,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $3,312 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dunkerton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dunkerton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dunkerton
Arlington Place at Oelwein
4.9
A parent has been a resident here for over 1 year and I couldn't be happier with the place. It is a safe and beautiful facility with caring and competent staff. The family feels supported and informed, and included in decision making. There are constant opportunities for activities to enrich ...
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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 ...
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CedarStone Senior Living in Cedar Falls, IA
5.0
Nothing but great comments for Cedar Stone. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. I do wish they provided skilled care nursing but knew that going in
Dunkerton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunkerton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunkerton, 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 Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton 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
25%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
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
37.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton 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
31.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton 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
6.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dunkerton
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 Dunkerton protect seniors.
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