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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fraser, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fraser, 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 Fraser or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fraser.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fraser for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 10 assisted living facilities in the Fraser 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 Ontario.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ames, Boone and Webster City.
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9.5
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88 reviews
Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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12 reviews
It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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.
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
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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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, 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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Fraser, IA
The average cost of senior living in Fraser is $4,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harcourt, IA with an average of $3,815 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fraser, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fraser, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fraser, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fraser
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fraser
Bickford of Ames
4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
King's Gardens Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes
5.0
In January, my family was asked to move my father to a locked memory care facility. I checked multiple facilities and after visiting Perry Lutheran homes, I felt like that would be home for him. When we moved our father, he instantly seemed very content and at home.
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Independence Village of Ames
5.0
Everyone goes above and beyond and does what needs to be done. Everything like food is furnished and I don't have to do anything if I don't want to.
Fraser review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 10 Fraser assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fraser 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
Fraser review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Fraser 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 40 reviews of 10 Fraser assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fraser 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.Fraser, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
2.8
4.1
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Fraser assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fraser assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fraser, 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 Fraser 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 Fraser that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fraser, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fraser 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 Fraser Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fraser, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fraser 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 Fraser partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fraser, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fraser 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 Fraser communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fraser, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fraser 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 Fraser offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fraser, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fraser
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 Fraser protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Ames, Bickford of Ames and Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fraser, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Fraser, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Fraser, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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