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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Clara, IA
Assisted living costs in Clara average about $4,354 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 21 communities in Clara. Our detailed directory has 108 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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I truly believe that if we hadn't found Country House for my mom, she wouldn't be with us anymore. The prior facility she was living in didn't give her the attention and care she needed and I honestly...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
CountryHouse in Council Bluffs was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and...
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Was very thankful to Amelia House for taking Mom on. I think she was a difficult case with her issues, but she could walk to dining room and back so that helped her stay. The place and Mom's room was always...
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.
We are proud to offer seniors a suite of assisted care services that make everyday living in their home in our community easier and more enjoyable. We provide housekeeping, laundry, meal service, activities and much more to create a vibrant environment for our residents. Contact us for more...
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Love Via Christie!! The Via Christie staff all go way beyond what is expected to make their residents feel at home and safe at all times. Very comforting to know my dad is being well cared for. Thank you to...
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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What we like a lot about the St Joseph Tower community is all the different activities they have going on for the residents, like cards and bingo nights. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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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I would recommend to others. They have been very helpful. We picked this community because it's a very nice, and friendly community.
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.
1- and 2-BR affordable assisted living in spacious private apartments with 24-hour monitoring and assisted living services available on-site; social programming in beautifully appointed community areas, including central dining. Attractive landscaped grounds include patios, water features, and...
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I visited a bunch of places and this community is better than all the rest. All other places that I have seen are like prisons for old people. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They are also...
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.
Hansen house is a residential care home located in the serene city of Council Bluffs, Iowa which is the county seat for Pottawattamie County. Strategically located in close proximity to the home are a number of major healthcare providers in the area, as well as churches, parks and drug stores....
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My mom was a resident for almost five years at House of Hope. I was very pleased with the care she received. She felt safe in her own 'apartment' and the core staff were long-term and consistent. ...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
When the time comes that your loved one needs specialized care for their Alzheimer's disease or other type of dementia, where will you turn? House of Hope is waiting to welcome them home into a loving, safe and dignified community. Nothing is more important than maintaining a high quality of...
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The community has 4 plexus units and is very roomy. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience. There are activities to participate in and everything is kept neat and clean.
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.
At Risen Son Christian Village, we care about you, your family and your future. Think of us as a "one-stop" retirement community. We offer spacious independent living options and wonderful amenities, as well as several levels of additional care when a resident's needs may change. Our highly...
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This center is the place that all families dream about for their loved one who needs the care they can no longer give. I visited my great aunt and was so pleased to see her so happy and well cared for by an...
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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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.
Just 10 minutes north of Omaha, Autumn Pointe is a locally owned and operated assisted-living residence that’s perfect for the person desirous of quality and affordable accommodations in a safe small-town atmosphere. At the same time, our proximity to Omaha allows all the advantages that being...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
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.
“Great Friends, Great times and a Great Place to Call Home” More than a motto for Bethany Heights, this is our goal for every resident. If you are searching for a home for your loved one where they can live independently in a safe, friendly atmosphere, look no further! At Bethany Heights, we...
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
ComfortCare Homes mission is to preserve the dignity of the memory-impaired by providing personalized, skilled, professional care and protection in a family-environment, ranch-style home. Our six homes in Omaha are located in Oakhills, Seville/Eldorado, Lake Forest, Sunny Slope, Westside, and...
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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.
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.
Silver MemoriesSilver Memories is a senior care home that is located in the large city of Omaha, NE and in Douglas county. Omaha is the largest city in the entire state and is situated on the Missouri River. The group home setting itself is within walking distance to local food, shopping and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
An Expert & Caring Team Our team includes: Medical Director Dr. Bernard Hillyer Rhonda Albon RN MSN Podiatry services provided by Dr. Jeffrey Pollens Administrator/LPN, Scott Renshaw Katherine Schlegel LPN House Managers Bonnie Bergstrom CMA & Tatia Peck CMA Together with our Certified...
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The community is a very nice place, and the staff seems to really care. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Fox Run Assisted Living Community is located on the 16th hole of Fox Run Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fox Run is where you can enjoy a life of beauty and independence.With 66 spacious apartments, Fox Run offers five convenient floor plans that range from 436 to 983 square feet at one low...
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Cost of assisted living in Clara, IA
The average cost of senior living in Clara is $4,354 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hancock, IA with an average of $3,156 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Clara, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Clara, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Clara, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Clara
Recent reviews for assisted living in Clara
Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA
4.8
We have no problem with the community, they people there are very nice. Our only issues would be the communication regarding our loved one. Sometimes it is hard to get information and updates but we think that could be because of covid. We would definitely recommend this community to others. ...
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Bailey Pointe at Miracle Hills in Omaha, NE
5.0
We've utilized The Waterford for respite stays, and we loved it. We would have put my loved one there long-term except they don't have memory care. Even though the building is old, the people were so nice. The care was great. And the food was good.
Astoria Senior Living Omaha
4.6
The staff is friendly, location is convenient, it's very clean, the food is excellent, and the staff is quite flexible with eating times. There is ample opportunity for people to take part in numerous activities. I get somewhat frustrated with the response tome to questions/concerns we have had. ...
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Clara assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clara assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clara, 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 Clara 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 Clara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clara, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.9%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clara 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 Clara Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clara, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clara 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 Clara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clara, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.3%
39.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Clara 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 Clara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clara, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clara 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 Clara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clara, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Clara
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 Clara protect seniors.
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