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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.
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.
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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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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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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Cost of assisted living in Kendallville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kendallville is $3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calmar, IA with an average of $3,198 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kendallville, IA vs. nearby cities

Kendallville, IA
$3,958/mo
$3,966/mo
$3,873/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kendallville, IA vs. the state and national average

Kendallville, IA
$3,958/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kendallville vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,958/mo
$3,946/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kendallville, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,371/mo
Studio
$4,429/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,365/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Kendallville over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kendallville, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Kendallville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kendallville

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Kendallville review score based on 51 family reviews

6.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 85 Kendallville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kendallville 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

Kendallville review score compared against nearby cities

6.2
Kendallville, IA85 facilities
6.7
Cresco, IA87 facilities
7.3
Ridgeway, IA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Kendallville 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 51 reviews of 85 Kendallville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kendallville 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.
Kendallville, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Kendallville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kendallville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kendallville, 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 Kendallville 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 Kendallville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kendallville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kendallville 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 Kendallville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kendallville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kendallville 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 Kendallville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kendallville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Kendallville 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 Kendallville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kendallville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kendallville 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 Kendallville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kendallville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kendallville

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 Kendallville protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Cedars of Austin and Cascade Creek Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kendallville, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 104 assisted living facilities near Kendallville, Iowa. See the full list.

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