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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Audubon, IA

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Assisted living costs in Audubon average about $4,211 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Audubon. Our detailed directory has 82 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Carroll, Guthrie Center and Harlan.

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Photo of Ever Greene Ridge
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.
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
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Photo of The Willows Assisted Living/The Evergreens
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.
Photo of Griswold Assisted Living
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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.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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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 Black Hawk Life 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.
Photo of Sunnyview Retirement
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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Cost of assisted living in Audubon, IA

The average cost of senior living in Audubon is $4,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adair, IA with an average of $2,974 per month.

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

Audubon, IA
$4,211/mo
$4,229/mo
$4,268/mo

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

Audubon, IA
$4,211/mo
$4,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,211/mo
$4,211/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,453/mo
Studio
$5,092/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,169/mo

Senior living costs in Audubon 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: Audubon, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAudubon, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,211/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,211/mo$4,478/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,382/mo$3,264/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Audubon, IA:$4,211/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Audubon, IA:$4,211/mo
Iowa:$4,478/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Audubon, IA:$3,382/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Audubon, IA, over time

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

Audubon, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Audubon, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Audubon 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
Audubon, IA$4,662/mo$4,133/mo+12.8%
Iowa$4,570/mo$4,385/mo+4.2%
National$4,573/mo$4,532/mo+0.9%
Audubon, IA
2024 average cost:$4,662/mo
2023 average cost:$4,133/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,570/mo
2023 average cost:$4,385/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,573/mo
2023 average cost:$4,532/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Audubon, 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 Audubon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Audubon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Audubon

Perry Lutheran Homes Spring Valley Campus

4.8
I have always been happy with the environment and helpful and friendly staff. The tenants seem happy to live there and enjoy all the activities they get to do. They enjoy going on outings too. Also live entertainment coming in most every week.

Hansen House Harlan

5.0
This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A Place for Mom was amazing. He listened to our concerns and what we were looking for and ...
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Oakland Heights Assisted Living

4.8
Recently my father has been needing more help and we have looked at several assisted living places. We have had such a positive experience in a very difficult time. Thank you Oakland Assisted Living, we look forward to moving forward with you.

Audubon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Audubon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Audubon, 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 Audubon 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 Audubon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Audubon 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 Audubon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Audubon 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 Audubon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Audubon 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 Audubon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Audubon, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Audubon 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 Audubon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Audubon, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Audubon

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

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