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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dickens, IA
Assisted living costs in Dickens average about $3,761 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 21 communities in Dickens. Our detailed directory has 8 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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Keelson was very accommodating to my sister's needs. She felt almost immediately at home and seems to have fitted in well. Keelson communicates her needs to us. I would recommend Keelson to other...
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Dickens, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dickens is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gillett Grove, IA with an average of $2,880 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dickens, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dickens, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dickens vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dickens, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dickens, 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 Dickens.
Private income options in Iowa
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VA benefits in Iowa
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Medicare and Medicaid in Iowa
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dickens
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dickens
Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA
5.0
Keelson was very accommodating to my sister's needs. She felt almost immediately at home and seems to have fitted in well. Keelson communicates her needs to us. I would recommend Keelson to other prospective customers.
Dickens assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickens, 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 Dickens 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 Dickens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dickens, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
8.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
8.3%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.3%
48%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dickens 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 Dickens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickens, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
8.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.3%
41%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickens 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 Dickens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickens, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickens 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 Dickens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickens, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
45.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dickens
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 Dickens protect seniors.
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Keelson Harbour, Riverview Terrace and Milford Nursing Ctr are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dickens, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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