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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rathbun, IA
Assisted living costs in Rathbun average about $4,908 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Rathbun. Our detailed directory has 161 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents....
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.
90 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located across the street from Mercy Medical Center, Homestead of Centerville is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and memory care in Centerville, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can...
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All is going well, we really like it here. It is a very nice facility and it is very easy to make friends. The apartments are lovely, it is easy to relax and just enjoy life!
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
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Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of rural landscapes, Bristol Manor is a hidden gem offering unparalleled comfort and care to its residents. As I reflect on my experience, I am compelled to share the...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be. They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things....
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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My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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They are really good over there. The staff is so friendly. They do have activities, though I can't really comment on the variety as I am not there during the day really. She seems to enjoy the food, and it...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Highland Crest. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Highland Crest. We believe in being felt...
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We would recommend Bristol Manor in Princeton to anyone! Our loved one gets excellent meals, the best of care from a very loving and giving manager and her employees in a nice and clean environment. We have...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...
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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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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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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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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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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects 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.
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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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The rooms are nice, you can bring your own furniture so you can make it feel like home.
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.
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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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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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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Rathbun, IA
The average cost of senior living in Rathbun is $4,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allerton, IA with an average of $3,413 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Rathbun, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rathbun, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Rathbun
Recent reviews for assisted living in Rathbun
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella
4.8
My experience at IV Pella has been fruitful and healing. The atmosphere here created by the wellness staff, the admin. staff and the other residents is fun, warm and nourishing in many ways. I am thankful to be here.
Rathbun review score based on 50 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 32 Rathbun assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Rathbun 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
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Review subcategories for Rathbun 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 50 reviews of 32 Rathbun assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rathbun 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.Rathbun, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.9
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Value for cost*
3.7
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Rathbun assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rathbun assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rathbun, 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 Rathbun 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 Rathbun 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
31.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rathbun 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 Rathbun Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rathbun, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rathbun 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 Rathbun partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rathbun, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
14.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rathbun 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 Rathbun communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rathbun 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 Rathbun offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
3.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rathbun
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 Rathbun protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Homestead of Centerville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rathbun, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 53 assisted living facilities near Rathbun, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Rathbun, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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