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WM is a well run facility that was an excellent choice for my mom. Mom is happy and has found it easy to meet others and make friends. Many varied activities (mental, physical & social) are offered that mom...
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.
Windsor Manor is an assisted-living community offering everything today's seniors need to help them continue to explore and enjoy life in a safe environment where all their needs are met. Our mission is to provide an atmosphere of respect, comfort and grace, where quality of life is of the...
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I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The facility is beautiful and staff was great!
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 understand that a well-rounded community helps people feel a sense of belonging and maintain overall wellness and independence while offering peace of mind as we age. That is the value of choosing Birkwood Village.Imagine as you age, despite changing needs, having the opportunity to continue...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is a clean and modern facility with a homey feel. The rooms are a little bigger than other places. The workers are very nice as well. Yes, we would...
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.
CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a...
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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
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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.
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.
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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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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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.
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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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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 Keystone, IA

The average cost of senior living in Keystone is $4,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dysart, IA with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Keystone, IA
$4,156/mo
$4,618/mo
$4,439/mo

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

Keystone, IA
$4,156/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,156/mo
$4,156/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,595/mo
Studio
$4,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Keystone 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: Keystone, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKeystone, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,156/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,156/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,014/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Keystone, IA:$4,156/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Keystone, IA:$4,156/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Keystone, IA:$3,014/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Keystone, IA, over time

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

Keystone, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Keystone, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Keystone 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
Keystone, IA$5,940/mo$4,460/mo+33.2%
Iowa$4,328/mo$4,316/mo+0.3%
National$4,625/mo$4,630/mo-0.1%
Keystone, IA
2024 average cost:$5,940/mo
2023 average cost:$4,460/mo
Percent change:+33.2%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,328/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,625/mo
2023 average cost:$4,630/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Keystone, 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 Keystone.

What families are saying about assisted living in Keystone

Recent reviews for assisted living in Keystone

CountryHouse - Cedar Rapids

5.0
CountryHouse is a very caring and loving facility. The staff are top notch. They all truly care about their residents no matter the level of care. The staff is extremely friendly to the residents and their families. It is a family environment with Christian values. After my husband passed away, ...
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Windsor Manor Vinton

5.0
Our dad and mom loved Windsor Manor! They enjoyed the caring staff and the many activities that were provided for them, both inside the center as well as field trips outside of the center. All of the staff were loving and caring and worked hard to meet their individual needs. When the time came ...
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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids

3.9
The people are very friendly. Communication could be better between the staff and the patient/family. The care is generally good, although they're short-staffed like every place right now, so the wait time for our loved one to receive help is longer than we appreciate. But they do a good job ...
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Keystone assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Keystone assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Keystone, 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 Keystone 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 Keystone that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Keystone, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Keystone 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 Keystone Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Keystone, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Keystone 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 Keystone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Keystone, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Keystone 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 Keystone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Keystone, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Keystone 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 Keystone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Keystone, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
47.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Keystone

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

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