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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dubuque, IA
Assisted living costs in Dubuque average about $3,466 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Dubuque. Our detailed directory has 104 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 Galena, Shullsburg and Cuba City.
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9.2
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38 reviews
It has been great for my mom - this is the first place she has settled into - I highly recommend it. We would give the overall experience a 4.5, and that is because nothing is perfect.
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.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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8.5
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45 reviews
Meals are what they are- they are balanced however the taste and quality..... I realize that it's not home cooking. Activities, there seems to be very little if any scheduled on weekends. I'm pretty sure...
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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Sunset Park has been a blessing for my mom. The staff is caring, compassionate and attentive to my mom’s needs. The activities are engaging. It is clean and decorated so it ‘feels like home’.
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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4 reviews
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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, 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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dubuque, IA
The average cost of senior living in Dubuque is $3,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bankston, IA with an average of $3,240 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dubuque, 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 Dubuque.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dubuque
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dubuque
Sienna Crest - Platteville
5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA
4.5
Nice location, great activities including water aerobics at their pool, lots of choices for different rooms, assisted living staffed by RN during weekdays, transportation to appointments and excursions...A beautiful facility in a community setting near local shopping center, Asbury plaza. Fun ...
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Ellen Kennedy Living Center a CCRC in Dyersville, IA
4.3
Ellen Kennedy Living Center has done well in our experience. You could do a lot worse than this community. I believe this community has better value for what you pay, you are getting good value overall.
The staff are very communicative with the family, and responsive to our questions or ...
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Dubuque assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dubuque assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dubuque, 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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
27.3%
52.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dubuque 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 Dubuque Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dubuque, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dubuque 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 Dubuque partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dubuque, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dubuque 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 Dubuque communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dubuque, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dubuque 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 Dubuque offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dubuque, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dubuque
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 Dubuque protect seniors.
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Oak Park Place - Dubuque, River Bend Retirement Community and Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dubuque, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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