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Grand Meadows is a great place, activities everyday, the helpers are all super nice and helpful....Yes, I would recommend it. Bright and cherry, wide halls, clean and friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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, 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
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark 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 individuals we...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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...

Cost of assisted living in Emeline, IA

The average cost of senior living in Emeline is $4,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peosta, IA with an average of $3,228 per month.

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

Emeline, IA
$4,218/mo
$4,259/mo
$3,795/mo

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

Emeline, IA
$4,218/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,218/mo
$4,234/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,118/mo
Studio
$4,270/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,621/mo

Senior living costs in Emeline 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: Emeline, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmeline, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,218/mo$4,392/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,234/mo$4,394/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$2,753/mo$3,220/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Emeline, IA:$4,218/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Emeline, IA:$4,234/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Emeline, IA:$2,753/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Emeline, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Emeline 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Emeline, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Emeline 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
Emeline, IA$5,165/mo$4,854/mo+6.4%
Iowa$5,098/mo$5,039/mo+1.2%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Emeline, IA
2024 average cost:$5,165/mo
2023 average cost:$4,854/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$5,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,039/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Emeline, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Emeline

Recent reviews for assisted living in Emeline

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 ...
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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!

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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Emeline review score based on 185 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 104 Emeline assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Emeline 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

Emeline review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Emeline, IA104 facilities
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Baldwin, IA134 facilities
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Review subcategories for Emeline 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 185 reviews of 104 Emeline assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Emeline 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.
Emeline, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.9
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.7
Meals & dining
3.4
3.4
Activities
3.4
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
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Emeline assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emeline assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emeline, 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 Emeline 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 Emeline that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Emeline, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.3%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.2%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Emeline 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 Emeline Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emeline, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.9%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emeline 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 Emeline partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emeline, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Emeline 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 Emeline communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emeline, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emeline 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 Emeline offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emeline, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Emeline

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 Emeline protect seniors.
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