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Assisted living costs in Little Cedar average about $3,861 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Little Cedar. Our detailed directory has 152 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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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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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationDumont Wellness Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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3035 Salem Meadows Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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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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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 tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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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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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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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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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home. Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the 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.
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: 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, 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
Cost of assisted living in Little Cedar, IA
The average cost of senior living in Little Cedar is $3,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,021 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little Cedar, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little Cedar, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little Cedar vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Little Cedar, IA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Little Cedar over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Little Cedar, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Little Cedar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Little Cedar
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Harmony Place
5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility.
Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Little Cedar review score based on 61 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 84 Little Cedar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Little Cedar 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
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Review subcategories for Little Cedar 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 61 reviews of 84 Little Cedar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Little Cedar 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.Little Cedar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
3.3
4.1
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Little Cedar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Cedar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Cedar, 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 Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Little Cedar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.9%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Cedar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.8%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Cedar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Cedar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Cedar 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 Little Cedar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Cedar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.5%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
8.4%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Little Cedar
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 Little Cedar protect seniors.
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