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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Thornton, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Thornton, 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 Thornton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Thornton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Thornton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 51 assisted living facilities in the Thornton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Thornton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latimer, IA with an average of $3,553 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thornton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Thornton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Thornton
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.
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 ...
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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.
Thornton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton 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
23.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thornton
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 Thornton protect seniors.
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Homestead of Mason City, Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community and Parker Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thornton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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