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Assisted living costs in De Soto average about $6,160 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 107 communities in De Soto. Our detailed directory has 1084 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
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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...
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: 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
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, 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.
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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...
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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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.
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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Cost of assisted living in De Soto, IA
The average cost of senior living in De Soto is $6,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $3,149 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in De Soto, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in De Soto, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in De Soto, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in De Soto, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in De Soto
Recent reviews for assisted living in De Soto
The Bridges at Ankeny
4.8
My mom stayed at The Bridges for her rehab after her shoulder surgery. The therapy team was amazing and always took the time with her. She is grateful to have recovered and is back home. But, if we need to go somewhere in the future THE BRIDGES IS WHERE WE WOULD GO!!
Meadowview of Johnston
4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various senior living communities. At Homestead of Creston, they are described as being 'very good, but I am not there daily to make a perfect assessment.' At Independence Village of Ames, residents express appreciation ...
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Engaging activities. Several reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities in maintaining the well-being of senior residents. At Independence Village of Ankeny, residents enjoy 'lots of activities and things going on.' At Edencrest at Green Meadows, they appreciate the variety of activities offered and ...
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Quality of meals. Quality meals are a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living situation. At Woodlands Creek Senior Living, the food is described as 'wonderful.' At Independence Village of Ankeny, residents enjoy the food prepared by the chef and the availability of choices. At Rock Cr ...
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Caring atmosphere. A caring and welcoming atmosphere is essential for many seniors. At Homestead of Creston, the facility is described as 'beautiful' and the care appears to be 'very good.' At Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living, the staff try 'very hard to be very accommodating' and the facility always sme ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness and maintenance are important factors for many seniors in a living community. At Independence Village of Ankeny, the facility is described as 'very clean' and the apartments are 'nice and spacious.' At Independence Village of Waukee, residents appreciate the cleanliness of their ...
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Communication and transparency. Open and transparent communication is important for families and residents. At Independence Village of Waukee, the community could improve in this area, with families suggesting the need for a schedule of laundry days and more frequent updates. At Rock Creek Senior Living, the ED is praised ...
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De Soto review score based on 233 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 92 De Soto assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The De Soto 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
De Soto review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for De Soto 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 233 reviews of 92 De Soto assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare De Soto 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.De Soto, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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De Soto assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Soto assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Soto, 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 De Soto 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 De Soto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Soto, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.9%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.1%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.7%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.2%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in De Soto 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 De Soto Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Soto, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Soto 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 De Soto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Soto, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.2%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in De Soto 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 De Soto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Soto, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
38%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Soto 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 De Soto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Soto, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in De Soto
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 De Soto protect seniors.
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Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny are the top-rated assisted living facilities near De Soto, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 107 assisted living facilities near De Soto, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in De Soto, Iowa is Independence Village of Ames. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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