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Assisted living costs in Rock Creek average about $3,870 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 83 communities in Rock Creek. Our detailed directory has 85 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
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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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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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
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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
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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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care  - Austin
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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, 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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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.
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.
Photo of Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center
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...
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.
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 Thorne Crest Retirement Community
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.
Photo of The Meadows of Grand Meadow
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.
Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages Of Alb
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.
Photo of Knutson Place Apartments
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.
Photo of Duncan Heights Inc
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.

Cost of assisted living in Rock Creek, IA

The average cost of senior living in Rock Creek is $3,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntire, IA with an average of $3,596 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rock Creek, IA, vs. nearby cities

Rock Creek, IA
$3,870/mo
$3,915/mo
$3,888/mo

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

Rock Creek, IA
$3,870/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Rock Creek, IA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,870/mo
$3,870/mo

Assisted living costs in Rock Creek, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,091/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,589/mo

Senior living costs in Rock Creek 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: Rock Creek, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRock Creek, IAIowaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,870/mo$4,480/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,870/mo$4,485/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,416/mo$3,268/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Rock Creek, IA:$3,870/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Rock Creek, IA:$3,870/mo
Iowa:$4,485/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Rock Creek, IA:$3,416/mo
Iowa:$3,268/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rock Creek, 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 Rock Creek.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rock Creek

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rock Creek

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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Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Parker Place in Parkersburg, IA

5.0
That they were very helpful getting him settled in when admitted. In contact with me on his likes on what to do n to keep busy, etc. I'd give a positive experience and recommend taking a look at. We picked this community, because they had a shared room price, friendly staff on tour, clean. ...
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Rock Creek review score based on 31 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 64 Rock Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rock Creek 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

Rock Creek review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Rock Creek, IA64 facilities
7.4
Osage, IA86 facilities
7.4
Mitchell, IA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Rock Creek 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 31 reviews of 64 Rock Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rock Creek 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.
Rock Creek, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Rock Creek assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock Creek, 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 Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rock Creek, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rock Creek, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rock Creek, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rock Creek, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rock Creek, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rock Creek

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 Rock Creek protect seniors.
Learn about Iowa assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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