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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mooar, IA

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Assisted living costs in Mooar average about $4,921 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 38 communities in Mooar. Our detailed directory has 117 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
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.
Photo of Park Place Long Term Care Unit
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.
Photo of Showalter 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.
Photo of Sunrise Terrace
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.
Photo of Calu Apartments
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.
Photo of Beth Haven
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.
Photo of Pleasant View
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 Mooar, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mooar is $4,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Keokuk, IA with an average of $4,078 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mooar, IA, vs. nearby cities

Mooar, IA
$4,921/mo
$4,078/mo
$4,829/mo

Assisted living costs in Mooar, IA, vs. state and national averages

Mooar, IA
$4,921/mo
$4,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,711/mo

Assisted living costs in Mooar, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,921/mo
$4,921/mo

Assisted living costs in Mooar, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,006/mo
Studio
$5,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,095/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,183/mo

Senior living costs in Mooar vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mooar, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMooar, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,921/mo$4,475/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,921/mo$4,480/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living$4,203/mo$3,264/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Mooar, IA:$4,921/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Mooar, IA:$4,921/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Mooar, IA:$4,203/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mooar, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mooar and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Mooar, IAIA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Mooar, IA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mooar have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mooar, IA$4,903/mo$6,245/mo-21.5%
Iowa$4,809/mo$4,338/mo+10.9%
National$4,976/mo$4,668/mo+6.6%
Mooar, IA
2024 average cost:$4,903/mo
2023 average cost:$6,245/mo
Percent change:-21.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$4,809/mo
2023 average cost:$4,338/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,976/mo
2023 average cost:$4,668/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mooar, 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 Mooar.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mooar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mooar

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

4.6
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Addington Place of Mt Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, IA

5.0
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a balanced diet and is very happy. Thank you for all that you do for my mom, and the ...
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Mooar review score based on 26 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 34 Mooar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mooar 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

Mooar review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Mooar, IA34 facilities
8.9
Keokuk, IA7 facilities
7.6
Montrose, IA39 facilities

Review subcategories for Mooar 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 26 reviews of 34 Mooar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mooar 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.
Mooar, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Mooar assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mooar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mooar, 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 Mooar 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 Mooar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mooar 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 Mooar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mooar 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 Mooar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mooar 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 Mooar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mooar, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mooar 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 Mooar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mooar, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mooar

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mooar protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lamoine Retirement Living, Addington Place of Burlington and River Valley Place of Fort Madison are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mooar, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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