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Lena Assisted Living Facilities | 16 Reviews

Cost of assisted living in Lena, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lena is $5,379 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockwell City, IA with an average of $4,869 per month.

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

Lena, IA

$5,379/mo

Iowa state

$5,482/mo

U.S. national average

$5,909/mo

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

Studio

$4,549/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,797/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,432/mo

Senior living costs in Lena 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: Lena, IA

Column state: Iowa

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Lena, IA	Iowa	U.S.
Assisted Living	$5,379/mo	$5,482/mo	$5,909/mo
Memory Care	unavailable	$6,790/mo	$7,121/mo
Independent Living	unavailable	$2,852/mo	$3,532/mo

Assisted Living

Lena, IA:$5,379/mo

Iowa:$5,482/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Memory Care

Lena, IA:unavailable

Iowa:$6,790/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

Independent Living

Lena, IA:unavailable

Iowa:$2,852/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lena, 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 Lena.

Private income options in Iowa

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in Iowa

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in Iowa

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lena

The Bridges at Ankeny

4.8

My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8

I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0

My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...

Lena review score based on 16 family reviews

8.2

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This proprietary review score is based on 16 reviews of 3 Lena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Lena 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

Lena review score compared against nearby cities

8.2

Lena, IA3 facilities

9.1

Rockwell City, IA1 facilities

8.2

Webster City, IA3 facilities

Lena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lena, 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 Lena 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 Lena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Lena, IANational

Full medication management

23.3%

45.6%

Doctor on call

12.9%

29.7%

24-Hour awake staff

94.2%

91.5%

Diabetic care

94.7%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

24.8%

49.5%

Home care agency on-site

10.6%

26.3%

Non-ambulatory care

94.3%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

23.7%

41.3%

Hospice available on-site

23.6%

46%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lena 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 Lena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Lena, IANational

Dementia behaviors care

27.2%

44.6%

Specialized memory care training for staff

8.6%

28.5%

Secured community and/or wander guard

23.2%

35.8%

Memory care only community

5.9%

12%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lena 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 Lena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Lena, IANational

Nutritionist / dietician

3.6%

24%

Low / no sodium

4.3%

35.9%

No sugar

3.8%

32.8%

Vegetarian

13.8%

32%

Pureed meals

1.1%

16.5%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lena 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 Lena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Lena, IANational

Professional chef

3.4%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

6.1%

37.1%

Room service

5.7%

32.3%

Anytime dining

3.1%

15.8%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lena 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 Lena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Lena, IANational

Activity director

10%

40.5%

Pet-focused programs

27.1%

Community service programs

4.6%

26.7%

Devotional activities on-site

21%

43.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

10.5%

43.1%

Outings / off-site activities

21%

45.6%

Piano or organ

6.3%

36.2%

Arts and crafts center

4.4%

31.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

5.3%

33.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

9.9%

40.9%

Live performances

10.3%

41%

Dances

4.1%

26.9%

Fitness center

5.1%

21.6%

Fitness classes

6.6%

40.2%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Lena

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 Lena protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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