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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, 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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness 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...
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
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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, 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
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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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
At Ridgeway Place residents enjoy all the comforts of home in a beautiful, safe neighborhood setting, conveniently located near shopping centers, churches and medical clinics. With 96 units, Ridgeway Place offers a customized blend of independence that respects the needs of residents and...
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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
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Nashua, IA

The average cost of senior living in Nashua is $4,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawler, IA with an average of $3,533 per month.

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

Nashua, IA
$4,146/mo
$4,122/mo

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

Nashua, IA
$4,146/mo
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,146/mo
$4,146/mo

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

Studio
$5,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,574/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,600/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Nashua over time

Nashua, IAIA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nashua, 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 Nashua.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nashua

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nashua

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

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.

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.

Nashua review score based on 42 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 71 Nashua assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nashua 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

Nashua review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Nashua, IA71 facilities
7.5
Ionia, IA96 facilities
8.0
Plainfield, IA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Nashua 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 42 reviews of 71 Nashua assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nashua 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.
Nashua, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Nashua assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nashua assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nashua, 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 Nashua 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 Nashua that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nashua, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nashua 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 Nashua Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nashua, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nashua 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 Nashua partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nashua, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Nashua 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 Nashua communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nashua, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nashua 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 Nashua offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nashua, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nashua

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 Nashua protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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CedarStone Senior Living, Arlington Place at Oelwein and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nashua, Iowa. See full list of communities.

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