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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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Mom is in independent living and the caregivers check on her daily. They are nice and I have good communication with them. This community is well priced. The food is very good and there is a variety of...
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.
Matelyn Retirement Community was opened in 2001. We have a very experienced staff; many have worked here since the building was opened. We are a member of the Nebraska Assisted Living Association. We are a privately owned facility. We strive to create a family atmosphere and provide all of our...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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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Stone Hearth has been great so care, the community is very clean, the staff are very friendly, and we have been very pleased with the care services. Our loved one first went into assisted living for about a...
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.
Stone Hearth Estates is an assisted living community located in Gothenburg, Nebraska in Dawson county. Gothenburg is a lovely small town located in the heart of Nebraska and Stone Hearth Estates is located on the edge of it. This location means that resident of Stone Hearth Estates have a...
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Cost of independent living in Mason City, NE

The average cost of senior living in Mason City is $2,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Callaway, NE with an average of $2,236 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mason City, NE vs. nearby cities

Mason City, NE
$2,867/mo
$2,867/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mason City, NE vs. the state and national average

Mason City, NE
$2,867/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mason City vs. other types of senior living

$3,353/mo
Independent Living
$2,867/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mason City, NE by room type

Semi-Private
$600/mo
Studio
$3,409/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,254/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mason City

Recent reviews for independent living in Mason City

Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge

4.0
I love the food here. The staff have been helpful and they are quick to respond whenever I need assistance. I like the exercise program I attend some of the meetings including the worship service. The community is kept very nice and the grounds are well maintained. I would recommend this ...
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Cambridge Court in Kearney, NE

5.0
Experience has been awesome, staff friendly and helpful housekeeping and tidy, done in timely manner office director and building director very helpful Minors and med daily prompt and available at all time. Kitchen staff great meals are tasty for the most part and hot.

Broadwell Senior Living Kearney

5.0
My Mom feels safe and has made many new friends. We love it that Mom is safe. She also has her dog with her. The apartment is just the right size. She enjoys having her meal with friends

Mason City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mason City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mason City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mason City independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mason City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mason City, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
3.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mason City independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mason City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mason City, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mason City independent 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 independent living communities in Mason City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mason City, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
46.1%
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Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge, Broadwell Senior Living Kearney and Cambridge Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mason City, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Mason City, Nebraska. See the full list.

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