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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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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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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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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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
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.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...
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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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, 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.
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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
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Elwood, IA

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monmouth, IA with an average of $3,795 per month.

Assisted living costs in Elwood, IA, vs. nearby cities

Elwood, IA
$4,229/mo
$3,988/mo

Assisted living costs in Elwood, IA, vs. state and national averages

Elwood, IA
$4,229/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Elwood, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,229/mo
$4,245/mo

Assisted living costs in Elwood, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,845/mo
Studio
$4,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,054/mo

Senior living costs in Elwood vs. state and 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 destination: Elwood, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElwood, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,229/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,245/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,699/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Elwood, IA:$4,229/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Elwood, IA:$4,245/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Elwood, IA:$2,699/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elwood, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elwood and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Elwood, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Elwood, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elwood have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elwood, IA$5,189/mo$4,817/mo+7.7%
Iowa$5,102/mo$5,027/mo+1.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Elwood, IA
2024 average cost:$5,189/mo
2023 average cost:$4,817/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elwood, 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 Elwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elwood

Overlook Village in Moline, IL

5.0
Overlook Village has been a godsend for my family. My parents moved to assisted living last year when they were both in failing health and just floundering in their condo. They have now had 3 great meals and have help taking their medications every day. Dad enjoys Men’s Club outings and Happy ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA

5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Elwood review score based on 201 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 201 reviews of 107 Elwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elwood 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

Elwood review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Elwood, IA107 facilities
8.0
Lost Nation, IA134 facilities
7.7
Maquoketa, IA103 facilities

Review subcategories for Elwood 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 201 reviews of 107 Elwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elwood 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Elwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elwood, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elwood 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 Elwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elwood, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwood, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwood, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elwood

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 Elwood protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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