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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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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, 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: 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.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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
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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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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
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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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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
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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 Malcom, IA

The average cost of senior living in Iowa is $5,505 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Iowa vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIowaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,505/mo$5,830/mo5.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,921/mo$6,999/mo1.1% below national median
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,520/mo16.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.6% below national median
Memory Care
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.1% below national median
Independent Living
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.9% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Malcom, 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 Malcom.

What families are saying about assisted living in Malcom

Recent reviews for assisted living in Malcom

Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA

5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living

5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA

4.9
Our loved one really enjoys the different activities Keystone Place at Forevergreen offers at for the residents especially bingo, scrabble, cards and the musical entertainment.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of engaging activities. Residents at various communities enjoy a variety of activities, both inside and outside the facility. At Windsor Manor Vinton, mom participates in heavily mental, physical, and social activities, while at Homestead of Oskaloosa, residents enjoy wonderful entertainment and fun special events. ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community, such as the angels at Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Vinton and the wonderful staff who treat residents like family at Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella. The staff at Keystone Place at Fo ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and beauty of the communities, from the pristine bathrooms at Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella to the lovely and modern building at Stirlingshire of Coralville in Stirlingshire of Coralville. The kitchens at Independence Villa ...
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Individually tailored care. Communities offer individualized attention to enhance safety and meet residents' unique needs. For example, residents at Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella receive personalized care, and staff at Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Vinton help make daily tasks easier and safer. ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Chefs at various communities like Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Vinton and Independence Village in Independence Village of Pella accommodate dietary restrictions and in ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Residents appreciate the accessibility and convenience of their communities' locations. Windsor Manor in Windsor Manor Grinnell allows mom to continue with physical therapy without dealing with winter conditions, and The Views of Cedar Rapids in The Views of Cedar Rapids offers a warm and co ...
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Malcom review score based on 6 family reviews

9.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 6 reviews of 1 Malcom assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Malcom 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

Malcom review score compared against nearby cities

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Malcom assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malcom assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malcom, 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 Malcom 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 Malcom that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.2%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.4%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Malcom 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 Malcom Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.8%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.2%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malcom 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 Malcom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.8%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Malcom 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 Malcom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malcom, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.9%
37%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malcom 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 Malcom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malcom, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.4%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.6%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.2%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.3%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.8%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
11.9%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
6.8%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.8%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Malcom

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Pella, Corridor Crossing Place and The Views of Cedar Rapids are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Malcom, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Malcom, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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