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Assisted living costs in Williamson average about $4,681 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 117 communities in Williamson. Our detailed directory has 1052 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, 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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff.  We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind.  Newton Village offers dining excellence.  The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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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 The Kindred House, we pride ourselves on providing the best level of service and care for each of our residents. We understand the needs, desires, and goals of our residents are specific to each individual. While other senior assisted living facilities are owned by large corporations focused...
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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
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.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines).  The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting.  Available to you are many 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.
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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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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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Williamson, IA

The average cost of senior living in Williamson is $4,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milo, IA with an average of $4,163 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Williamson, IA vs. nearby cities

Williamson, IA
$4,681/mo
$4,640/mo
$4,205/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Williamson, IA vs. the state and national average

Williamson, IA
$4,681/mo
$4,427/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Williamson vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,681/mo
$4,691/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Williamson, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,701/mo
Studio
$5,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,165/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Williamson over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Williamson, IA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Williamson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Williamson

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.

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Wide range of activities for socializing. Residents and families praise the variety of activities offered in different communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and musical performances. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, mom loves the musicals performances and the movie theatre, while residents of Independence ...
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Individualized care accommodating to resident needs. Reviews consistently mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. At Independence Village of Waukee, staff have gone above and beyond to help residents adjust to assisted living, making daily tasks easier and safer for them, such as quick adjustments to apartment layo ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Residents and families express appreciation for the compassionate and caring nature of the staff at their community. At Edencrest at Beaverdale, everyone is treated with respect and kindness, making it a place where parents or loved ones can still be adults and not just another number. Staff a ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents and families emphasize the importance of quality food in overall satisfaction with their community. At Homestead of Oskaloosa, meals are good and staff are friendly and helpful. In Rock Creek Senior Living, the restaurant-style dining room and chef-prepared meal ...
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Properly maintained interiors and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of both the interior spaces and outdoor grounds at communities. At Independence Village of Ankeny, common areas are always clean, while independent apartments are kept spacious and tidy. MorningStar at Jordan Creek boasts beautifully maintained ...
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Engaging and thoughtfully planned activities. Communities provide various engaging and thoughtfully planned activities for residents, which contribute to their overall happiness and well-being. At Edencrest at Siena Hills, a close-knit community with a good amount of activities, residents enjoy a variety of opportunities for socialization ...
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Williamson review score based on 234 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 234 reviews of 90 Williamson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Williamson 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

Williamson review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Williamson, IA90 facilities
7.7
Chariton, IA110 facilities
7.1
Russell, IA82 facilities

Review subcategories for Williamson 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 234 reviews of 90 Williamson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Williamson 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.
Williamson, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Williamson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Williamson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Williamson, 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 Williamson 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 Williamson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Williamson, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.8%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Williamson 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 Williamson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Williamson, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.8%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Williamson 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 Williamson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Williamson, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Williamson 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 Williamson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Williamson, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Williamson 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 Williamson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Williamson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Williamson

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 Williamson protect seniors.

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Independence Village of Pella, Independence Village of Waukee and Walnut Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Williamson, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 117 assisted living facilities near Williamson, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Williamson, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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