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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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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...
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.
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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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...
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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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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
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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 Elk Run Heights, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elk Run Heights is $4,128 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, IA with an average of $3,312 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Run Heights, IA vs. nearby cities

Elk Run Heights, IA
$4,128/mo
$4,128/mo
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Run Heights, IA vs. the state and national average

Elk Run Heights, IA
$4,128/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Run Heights vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,128/mo
$4,128/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elk Run Heights, IA by room type

Studio
$6,267/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,622/mo
2 Bedroom
$810/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Elk Run Heights over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elk Run Heights, 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 Elk Run Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Run Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Run Heights

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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Arlington Place at Oelwein

4.0
My brother and I were looking for an alternative living for our parents. They were doing well on their own but with neither of us living in town we were concerned about what would happen when they could no longer drive. The townhouse at Arlington Place fit the bill. They are independent but it ...
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Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
Our dad and mom loved Windsor Manor! They enjoyed the caring staff and the many activities that were provided for them, both inside the center as well as field trips outside of the center. All of the staff were loving and caring and worked hard to meet their individual needs. When the time came ...
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Elk Run Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Run Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Run Heights, 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 Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights 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
18.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Run Heights, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
46.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Run Heights

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 Elk Run Heights protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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Arlington Place at Oelwein, CedarStone Senior Living and Windsor Manor Vinton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elk Run Heights, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Elk Run Heights, Iowa. See the full list.

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