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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sawyer, IA
Assisted living costs in Sawyer average about $4,238 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Sawyer. Our detailed directory has 109 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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The staff at Brookstone of Aledo is absolutely wonderful. Everyone is loving and caring and makes a deeply personal relationships with the residents. The food is great. From the front desk and marketing...
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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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
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For the activities, my father was not involved in. All other numbers were very good. The administrator, [name removed], is excellent. She is very understanding and wonderful to work with. All of the staff...
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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I couldn't have found a better place. They are so caring and concerned, notify me every time my loved one is not feeling well and answer all of my questions. Worth every penny. I would absolutely...
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.
SunnyBrook Assisted Living was established in 1995 by founder's David and Betty Howell of Fairfield, Iowa who recognized a need to provide a safe home environment for seniors requiring assistance in the acitivites of daily living, but still maintaining a sense of independence...
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8.9
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6 reviews
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.
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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 Views of Burlington provides a full range of services for older adults. In addition to assisted living services provided at RidgeView, skilled nursing, long-term care, and hospice services are provided at adjacent OakView Nursing & Rehab.We are proud to be independently owned and have...
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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...
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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4 reviews
Grand Prairie is a well run facility. They seem genuinely concerned about the residents and have their best interests at heart. Some of the staff have their own parents living there. They respond promptly if...
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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.
Grand Prairie is your affordable assisted living community in Macomb, Illinois.Macomb is located along Hwy. 67 in western Illinois, south of Monmouth and east of Carthage.Grand Prairie is the only affordable assisted living community in McDonough County.The community serves as a wonderful...
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Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
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11 reviews
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...
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.
River Valley Place in Fort Madison offers premier senior living options, including assisted living, assisted living memory care, and respite care. Our community fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where residents can truly thrive, feel at home, and form meaningful friendships.We provide...
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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.
First built in 1912, Sacred Heart Hospital quickly became an important member of the Fort Madison community; a place families counted on for service and caring. Today, that spirit of community service has been preserved as The Kensington, a proud landmark in southeast Iowa. Centrally...
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Bickford of Burlington has very friendly staff. i was sort of dissatisfied with the meals, but overall they are a good community.
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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We are so happy we found this community for my father-in-law. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. You get a very welcoming feeling when you come in and it is very home like because he has his own...
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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Sawyer, IA
The average cost of senior living in Sawyer is $4,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, IA with an average of $4,313 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sawyer, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sawyer, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sawyer, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sawyer
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sawyer
The Lamoine Retirement Living in Macomb, IL
5.0
The staff gets to know each resident on a personal level and treats them more like a member of their own family. They are very open to sharing information with the family and working with the family to make the residents more comfortable with their surroundings and treatments.
Brookstone of Aledo
5.0
[name removed] and [name removed] were so helpful! The facility is very well maintained and we are so fortunate to have them in our community. I temporarily had to place my family member in another facility while waiting for an available apartment at Brookstone. My experience there was not ...
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River Valley Place of Fort Madison
5.0
My father-in-law was a resident of Sunnybrook in Ft. Madison for almost 3 years. Prior to moving to Sunnybrook, his health was poor and he was hospitized monthly. He enjoyed the social aspect of visiting and playing cards with his friends at Sunnybrook. His mental and physical health also ...
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Sawyer review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 36 Sawyer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sawyer 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
Sawyer review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sawyer 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 41 reviews of 36 Sawyer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sawyer 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.Sawyer, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.1
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Sawyer assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sawyer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sawyer, 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sawyer, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.8%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.1%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.8%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sawyer 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 Sawyer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sawyer, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.9%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sawyer 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 Sawyer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sawyer, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.9%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sawyer 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 Sawyer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sawyer, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sawyer 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 Sawyer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sawyer, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sawyer
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 Sawyer protect seniors.
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Brookstone of Aledo, The Lamoine Retirement Living and Addington Place of Burlington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sawyer, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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