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Assisted living costs in Carlisle average about $4,719 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Carlisle. Our detailed directory has 190 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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So far we love it. The environment is great along with the staff. It's a beautiful facility but doesn't look like the normal "facility" , looks more like apartment hallways. Thank you for everything you have...
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.
Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...
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What we like the most about the Edencrest at Riverwoods community is the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to make my mom as comfortable as possible in her last days.
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.
Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...
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They allowed a cat in Memory Care. That was very important to our loved one. Not all places allow a pet. Not sure if they accept Medicaid. Not an issue for us, but I went through this same process with other...
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.
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
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Weekend staff were not so good, they were all contracted staff. They were very expensive and charged me for 15 days after she died. This is not a place I would consider if I need it.
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.
We are a brand new community, summer of 2021, within an award winning brand. We will be the flagship community of the brand offering independent living, assisted living, closer care, and memory care. We will also offer garages, connected and detached. Our services will go much higher than most...
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The staff was so kind to me when I came in that for that first tour. And they are very good about keeping me updated with her condition. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for memory care
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...
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Can't say enough about how much I appreciate Regency! My Mom went through rehabilitation at their care center after suffering a major fall. She has now been on the assisted living side for almost a year. 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.
Person-centered careA respected health care provider in theNorwalk community for more than 40years, Regency Care Center offerscomprehensive rehab-to-home care,long-term care, and assisted living thatis entirely focused on helping residentsmeet their full potential. With thecompletion of a new...
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Accommodating and friendly. Definitely have been to several facilities and this is by far the nicest! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families!
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.
Edencrest is now serving Pleasant Hill! Edencrest is the area’s premiere senior community, and we are excited to begin serving the seniors of Pleasant Hill. This community is located in the Rising Sun neighborhood close to walking trails, golf courses, parks and restaurants. We offer assisted...
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I am happy for the care that is received from this community. The staff are caring and attentive to the residents. The menu offers alot of healthy meals that she is enjoying. The activities are helpful for...
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 East Des Moines is an independent living community located in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines is a part of the counties of Polk and Warren. Centrally located in downtown Des Moines, residents have easy access to hospitals, parks, shopping, and fine dining. Just about anything residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
Walden Point promotes choice, dignity and independence by providing a quality affordable assisted living housing option for persons age 65 and older. Walden Point offers private full sized apartments paired with the support of 24 hour on-site staff. Some of the amenities available at Walden Point...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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It's a nice place to live. I like that I have my privacy. The staff is friendly, and I get along with them pretty well. I do think some of their equipment needs updating. For instance, some of the...
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.
About The Rose of Des Moines The Rose of Des Moines offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site and social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including...
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Cost of assisted living in Carlisle, IA

The average cost of senior living in Carlisle is $4,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,169 per month.

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

Carlisle, IA
$4,719/mo
$4,844/mo

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

Carlisle, IA
$4,719/mo
$4,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,719/mo
$4,733/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,875/mo
Studio
$4,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,569/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,315/mo

Senior living costs in Carlisle 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: Carlisle, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlisle, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,719/mo$4,473/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,733/mo$4,477/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$3,132/mo$3,265/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Carlisle, IA:$4,719/mo
Iowa:$4,473/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Carlisle, IA:$4,733/mo
Iowa:$4,477/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Carlisle, IA:$3,132/mo
Iowa:$3,265/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carlisle, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlisle 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 Carlisle, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carlisle 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
Carlisle, IA$3,838/mo$4,261/mo-9.9%
Iowa$4,900/mo$4,338/mo+12.9%
National$5,062/mo$4,751/mo+6.5%
Carlisle, IA
2024 average cost:$3,838/mo
2023 average cost:$4,261/mo
Percent change:-9.9%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,900/mo
2023 average cost:$4,338/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,751/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carlisle, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Carlisle

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carlisle

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA

5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Edencrest at Timberline in Urbandale, IA

4.4
Included in the price is transportation to social or medical events. They attempt to get input for social events and the menu from residents. The staff regardless of position chip in where needed to meet the needs of residents. The assistance given those in assisted living is defined in an ...
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The Rose of East Des Moines

4.8
We are very happy with The Rose of East Des Moines. They are clean and the staff is very friendly. We thought the medicaid thing would be easier to do, that has added a little extra expense. The nurses are fantastic, the care is great. The activities have a really great variety, Wii Bowling, ...
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Carlisle review score based on 36 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 14 Carlisle assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carlisle 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

Carlisle review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Carlisle, IA14 facilities
8.3
Pleasant Hill, IA24 facilities
8.2
Hartford, IA123 facilities

Review subcategories for Carlisle 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 36 reviews of 14 Carlisle assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carlisle 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.
Carlisle, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Carlisle assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlisle assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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
46.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carlisle 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 Carlisle Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlisle, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlisle 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 Carlisle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlisle, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlisle 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 Carlisle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlisle, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlisle 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 Carlisle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlisle, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carlisle

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

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Addington Place of Des Moines, Edencrest at Riverwoods and Vintage Hills of Indianola are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carlisle, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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