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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Summit, IA
Assisted living costs in Summit average about $3,811 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Summit. Our detailed directory has 22 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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17 reviews
We came from California to visit my mother, who just moved in about three weeks ago. Of course, she's moving into a place after living in her own home for over 40 years. This is a tough chore to do. The...
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.
At Eiler Place, an assisted living community in Clarinda, Iowa. We promote independence while providing assistance with daily routines. We are located on the west side of town just south of the High School. Some of the features our residents enjoy include: Registered Nurse always available...
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7.0
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They charge extra for making sure he takes his meds, which I understood would be included in his monthly rent as long as I set up his meds. It's an extra $[removed]per month. Based off of the experience we...
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.
Why spend another winter alone? Move to Arlington Place and join in on all the wonderful activities that are offered right in their community. Feel secure with 24 hour a day monitoring system and Registered Nurse available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just some of the services included in your...
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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Summit, IA
The average cost of senior living in Summit is $3,811 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include College Springs, IA with an average of $3,426 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Summit, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Summit
Recent reviews for assisted living in Summit
Arlington Place of Red Oak
5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.
Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA
5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day
Summit assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit 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
60%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Summit 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 Summit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summit, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Summit
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 Summit protect seniors.
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Eiler Senior Living, Arlington Place of Red Oak and Fair Oaks Residential Care Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Summit, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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