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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 CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village 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...
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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, 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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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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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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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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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Photo of Holy Spirit Retirement Home
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: 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.
At Bickford of Sioux City we offer premiere Memory Care services. The fullest expression of assistance comes with an intimate understanding of our residents. Each person is unique, as are the services they require, and the manner they wish for them to be met. We also know firsthand the confusion...
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
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.
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 mom is a resident at Ridgewood Senior Living. The cook, [name removed], is amazing and goes above and beyond for the residents. The food could be of better quality. The staff that cares for my mom is...
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.
Welcome Home to Ridgewood Active Retirement Community! Overlooking miles of country side, Ridgewood Active Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. The Ridgewood Community is just minutes...
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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.
Photo of Shiloh Place Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Elm Crest Retirement Community
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.

Cost of assisted living in Onawa, IA

The average cost of senior living in Onawa is $3,999 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soldier, IA with an average of $3,287 per month.

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

Onawa, IA
$3,999/mo
$4,119/mo
$4,331/mo

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

Onawa, IA
$3,999/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,999/mo
$3,999/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,720/mo
Studio
$4,366/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,599/mo

Senior living costs in Onawa 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: Onawa, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnawa, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,999/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,345/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Onawa, IA:$3,999/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Onawa, IA:$3,999/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Onawa, IA:$3,345/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Onawa, IA, over time

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

Onawa, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Onawa, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Onawa 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
Onawa, IA$4,377/mo$3,975/mo+10.1%
Iowa$4,636/mo$4,349/mo+6.6%
National$4,875/mo$4,598/mo+6.0%
Onawa, IA
2024 average cost:$4,377/mo
2023 average cost:$3,975/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,349/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Onawa, 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 Onawa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Onawa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Onawa

Kinship Pointe Wayne

4.4
They are friendly and willing to work with residents. They try to get them out and do activities. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Onawa review score based on 38 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 54 Onawa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Onawa 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

Onawa review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Onawa, IA54 facilities
7.8
Turin, IA67 facilities
8.0
Blencoe, IA108 facilities

Review subcategories for Onawa 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 38 reviews of 54 Onawa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Onawa 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.
Onawa, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Onawa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onawa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onawa, 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 Onawa 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 Onawa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Onawa 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 Onawa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Onawa 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 Onawa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Onawa 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 Onawa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onawa, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onawa 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 Onawa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onawa, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Onawa

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

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Providence Place Memory Care, Hansen House Harlan and The Heritage at Northern Hills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Onawa, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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