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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Paton, IA
Assisted living costs in Paton average about $4,577 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Paton. Our detailed directory has 835 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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Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...
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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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...
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They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.
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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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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I was trying to find a place for my wife that offered memory care and there really aren’t that many in the area. After looking at several different places, we thought this place would be the best fit. My...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Arlington Place of Pocahontas, Assisted Living Community. You will find that Arlington Place is unlike the traditional assisted living settings you might encounter elsewhere. All of our apartments are fully equipped with stoves, refrigerators, dish - washers, and...
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Friendliness of staff. 4 Nurses don't have time for residents or resident's family. Neither does executive director. They don't return phone calls. Meals and dining - Breakfast the best. Lunch and Dinner...
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.
Edencrest at Green Meadows is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies.We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Green Meadows. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of all-inclusive amenities when you reserve your apartment today. Ask...
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This is a great opportunity for a parent or a loved one to go to. They are very welcome and open with the residents as well as the family. My mother is very happy there and it was the best place for her to...
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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.
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My wife is in the latter stages of dementia as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. When I could no longer safely care for her at home, I visited several homes in the area looking for a safe and comfortable...
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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.
The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....
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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.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. It is a great place. People are amazing. It is beautiful, they have just remodeled, painted and new carpet. Wish there were more variety of activities. It is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
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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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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...
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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
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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.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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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.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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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.
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Madrid, The Cedars has all the comforts you want in home. With its close proximity to the High Trestle Trail, Iowa Arboretum, and many other recreational activities, as well as raised gardens in the courtyard, and a beautifully landscaped seating area outside...
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Paton, IA
The average cost of senior living in Paton is $4,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somers, IA with an average of $3,436 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Paton, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Paton, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Paton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Paton
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
Attentive and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, bending rules to ensure resident happiness. For example, at Independence Village of Waukee, the staff go the extra mile to accommodate residents' needs and are responsive to their concerns. At In ...
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Active and varied social activities. Activities were a key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Independence Village of Waukee and Independence Village of Ames. Residents engage in social events, movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, helpi ...
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Thoughtfully designed apartment spaces. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and comfort of the private living spaces at communities. For instance, at Independence Village of Ankeny, residents enjoy large and well-appointed apartments with balconies, while at Woodlands Creek Senior Living, the facility's clean and modern design i ...
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Quality and variety of dining options. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For example, at Rock Creek Senior Living, the executive chef prepares delicious meals, while at Independence Village of Waukee, residents appreciate the choice of menus and ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Several reviews mention the importance of having health care services on-site, as seen at Independence Village of Waukee, where residents receive skilled nursing care, and at Independence Village of Ames, where a doctor is available. On-site care ensures peace of mind for families and provid ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the communities, where residents feel at home. For instance, at Woodlands Creek Senior Living, the Woodlands Creek family becomes an extension of residents' families, while at Edencrest at Green Meadows, the staff go out of thei ...
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Paton review score based on 181 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 89 Paton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Paton 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
Paton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Paton 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 181 reviews of 89 Paton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Paton 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.Paton, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Paton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paton, 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 Paton 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 Paton 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
43.8%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
48.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Paton 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 Paton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paton 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 Paton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Paton 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 Paton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paton 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 Paton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Paton
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 Paton 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 Paton, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 104 assisted living facilities near Paton, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Paton, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee, Independence Village of Ames and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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