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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active. Engaged. Pursuing the full richness of life. It doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s a choice those who live at The Village make. They choose to be passionate, not passive. They embrace being participants, not just spectators, wrapping their arms around opportunity and adventure. Because...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Everything I’ve seen is good. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been real nice. We’ve been real pleased. I’ve eaten there a couple a couple of times and it was good. There is enough parking. The laundry service...
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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 features 42 one and two bedroom apartments each with its own private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Personal laundry and housekeeping services provided, as is assistance with the activities of daily living. Designed to help residents feel safe and secure, additional building...
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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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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...
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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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.
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, 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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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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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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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 Linden, IA

The average cost of senior living in Linden is $4,630 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,683 per month.

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

Linden, IA
$4,630/mo
$4,645/mo
$4,610/mo

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

Linden, IA
$4,630/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,630/mo
$4,639/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$5,334/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,198/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,212/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Linden over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Linden, 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 Linden.

What families are saying about assisted living in Linden

Recent reviews for assisted living in Linden

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!!

Meadowview of Johnston

4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA

5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members at various communities. For example, at Homestead of Creston, one resident's father enjoyed being teased by the staff, and at Holland Farms, another resident's mother appreciated the long-term friendships her family ...
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Variety of activities. Activities are another key feature highlighted in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Edencrest at Beaverdale, Holland Farms, and Independence Village of Ankeny. These facilities organize various activities, including movie nights, museum ou ...
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Comfortable accommodations. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and comfort of the private apartments and communal spaces at communities. For example, at Rock Creek Senior Living, residents appreciate the spacious apartments and full kitchens, while at Allen Place, some in-laws are thriving and enjoying the activitie ...
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Welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews mention the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at their community, such as Independence Village of Waukee, where everyone is described as being happy and easy to talk with. Families also appreciate the sense of community and the opportunity to become part of a larger social network ...
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Delicious meals. Quality food is a major factor for residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Independence Village of Waukee, staff members are praised for their excellent food preparation, while at Independence Village of Ankeny, residents enjoy the wide selection of meal choices.
Access to health care services. Some reviews highlight the convenience of having health care services available on-site or nearby, as at Independence Village of Waukee, where residents have access to doctors and receive skilled nursing care. This peace of mind is invaluable for families and residents alike.
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Linden review score based on 217 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 217 reviews of 98 Linden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Linden 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

Linden review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Linden, IA98 facilities
8.7
Redfield, IA19 facilities
7.9
Panora, IA117 facilities

Review subcategories for Linden 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 217 reviews of 98 Linden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Linden 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Linden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linden, 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 Linden 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 Linden 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
51%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.1%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Linden 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 Linden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Linden 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 Linden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Linden 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 Linden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Linden, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linden 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 Linden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Linden

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 Linden protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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There are 119 assisted living facilities near Linden, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Linden, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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