About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Silver Lake, IA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in Silver Lake, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Silver Lake or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Silver Lake.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Silver Lake for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 79 assisted living facilities in the Silver Lake area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Clear Lake, Mason City and Lake Mills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Clear Lake, Mason City and Lake Mills.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Homestead of Mason City
zipAveragecost: $3,708

Silver Lake Assisted Living Facilities | 132 Reviews

Showing 62 communities
Last Updated: 1/6/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of SisterCare
1212 Photos available
Provides: Assisted 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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
See details
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Riceville Community Rest Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Mapleton Community Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Colony Court
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Kanawha Community Nursing Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Belle Haven and Rehabilitation Center
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 CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond 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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Liebe Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Silver Lake, IA

The average cost of senior living in Silver Lake is $3,708 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Lake, IA with an average of $3,541 per month.

Assisted living costs in Silver Lake, IA, vs. nearby cities

Silver Lake, IA
$3,708/mo
$4,081/mo
$4,064/mo

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

Silver Lake, IA
$3,708/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Silver Lake, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,708/mo
$3,708/mo

Assisted living costs in Silver Lake, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,535/mo
Studio
$4,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,078/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,213/mo

Senior living costs in Silver Lake 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: Silver Lake, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSilver Lake, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,708/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,708/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,159/mo$3,220/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Silver Lake, IA:$3,708/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Silver Lake, IA:$3,708/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Silver Lake, IA:$3,159/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Silver Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Silver Lake

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
Read more

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
Read more

Traditions of Owatonna II

4.1
It has been a good experience at Traditions. The staff treats my Mom wonderfully. At first we had some communication hiccups, but I think we have all those straightened out.

Silver Lake review score based on 39 family reviews

7.1
Review score62 facilities39 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 62 Silver Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Silver Lake 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

Silver Lake review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Silver Lake, IA62 facilities
6.3
Northwood, IA22 facilities
8.0
Joice, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Silver Lake 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 39 reviews of 62 Silver Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Silver Lake 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.
Silver Lake, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Silver Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Silver Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Silver Lake, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.6%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Silver Lake, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Silver Lake, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Silver Lake, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Silver Lake, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Silver Lake

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

Frequently Asked Questions

South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Silver Lake, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 79 assisted living facilities near Silver Lake, Iowa. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top