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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union County, IA
Assisted living costs in Union County average about $4,934 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Union County. Our detailed directory has 8 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Osceola, Lenox and Greenfield.
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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4 reviews
My loved one really enjoyed his experience at Homestead of Creston. He especially loved the staff and being teased by them. It was a great experience.
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Greenfield Manor is in a smaller town and it is a smaller facility and I think those do better than some of the larger facilities. I thought they did a very good job. My sister did not agree with some of...
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.
Welcome to Greenfield Assisted Living Community. Greenfield is the premier assisted living community of Adair County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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2.0
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2 reviews
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.
40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...
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Everything about our experiance with this care giver was great. Staff, kitchen, room and all were the best.
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.
Vintage Park is committed to providing a lifestyle of dignity, privacy, and choice; to offer a safe, secure, homelike environment-to help fill the needs of our area residents through a supportive team approach.Vintage Park Apartments is designed to meet the desires of each tenant by considering...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Union County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $4,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Ayr, IA with an average of $3,546 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Union County, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union County, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Union County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County
Homestead of Creston
3.0
It is a beautiful facility. When it comes to the quality of care....it appears to be very good, but I am not there daily to make perfect assessment but have no complaints. For the food, my dad says the chef is very good. I have sat with him at lunch...food appears good. For activities they have ...
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Union County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County 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
66.7%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
66.7%
56.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County 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
66.7%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County 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
33.3%
26.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County
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 Union County protect seniors.
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Homestead of Creston, Greenfield Manor and Homestead of Osceola are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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