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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Houghton, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Houghton, 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 Houghton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Houghton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Houghton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Houghton 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 Bluff Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Madison, Montrose and Fairfield.
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My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a...
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him...
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.
River Valley Place in Fort Madison offers premier senior living options, including assisted living, assisted living memory care, and respite care. Our community fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where residents can truly thrive, feel at home, and form meaningful friendships.We provide...
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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.
First built in 1912, Sacred Heart Hospital quickly became an important member of the Fort Madison community; a place families counted on for service and caring. Today, that spirit of community service has been preserved as The Kensington, a proud landmark in southeast Iowa. Centrally...
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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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
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
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Houghton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Houghton is $4,823 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, IA with an average of $3,243 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Houghton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Houghton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Houghton
River Valley Place of Fort Madison
5.0
My father-in-law was a resident of Sunnybrook in Ft. Madison for almost 3 years. Prior to moving to Sunnybrook, his health was poor and he was hospitized monthly. He enjoyed the social aspect of visiting and playing cards with his friends at Sunnybrook. His mental and physical health also ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA
5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home.
The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.
Bickford of Burlington
5.0
In our area this is the nicest community to go to. The staff here are perfect with my loved one.
Houghton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houghton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houghton, 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 Houghton 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 Houghton 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
37.5%
52.4%
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
37.5%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Houghton 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 Houghton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houghton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
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
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houghton 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 Houghton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Houghton 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 Houghton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houghton 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 Houghton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Houghton
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 Houghton protect seniors.
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Addington Place of Burlington, Ridgeview Assisted Living and Addington Place of Mt Pleasant are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Houghton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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