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Very expensive when we didn't require much care. My mom would not leave her apartment so didn't receive a lot of care. Just meds and meals. My dad cleaned and did her laundry at their home. The apartment was...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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It's a very nice place. I'm hearing their food is not always the best. It's like a senior living apartment and you add amenities you need for cost beyond your rent. You can add up to 2 meals a day, house...
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.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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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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
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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, 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, 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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Cost of assisted living in Zenorsville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Zenorsville is $4,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kamrar, IA with an average of $4,222 per month.

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

Zenorsville, IA
$4,919/mo
$5,003/mo
$5,364/mo

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

Zenorsville, IA
$4,919/mo
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,919/mo
$4,919/mo

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

Studio
$4,885/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,479/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,737/mo

Senior living costs in Zenorsville 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: Zenorsville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZenorsville, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,919/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,919/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,533/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Zenorsville, IA:$4,919/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Zenorsville, IA:$4,919/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Zenorsville, IA:$3,533/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Zenorsville, IA, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Zenorsville, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Zenorsville 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
Zenorsville, IA$2,929/mo$4,702/mo-37.7%
Iowa$4,339/mo$4,560/mo-4.9%
National$4,708/mo$4,538/mo+3.7%
Zenorsville, IA
2024 average cost:$2,929/mo
2023 average cost:$4,702/mo
Percent change:-37.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,339/mo
2023 average cost:$4,560/mo
Percent change:-4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,538/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zenorsville, 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 Zenorsville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Zenorsville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Zenorsville

Northridge Village in Ames, IA

5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Windsor Manor Nevada

5.0
They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.

Bickford of Ames

4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.

Zenorsville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zenorsville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zenorsville, 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 Zenorsville 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 Zenorsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zenorsville, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zenorsville 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 Zenorsville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zenorsville, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zenorsville 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 Zenorsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zenorsville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Zenorsville 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 Zenorsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zenorsville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zenorsville 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 Zenorsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zenorsville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zenorsville

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