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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Zearing, IA
Assisted living costs in Zearing average about $4,896 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Zearing. Our detailed directory has 39 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 Ames, Marshalltown and Huxley.
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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They are doing great, they are happy with the community. I don't have any complaints about anything.
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.
Live the life at Windsor Manor Nevada! Experience the best of retirement living with the helpful support you need 24 hours a day. Our seniors love their spacious apartment homes with country views. They also enjoy time with their neighbors and friends in our beautiful community and blooming...
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, 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.
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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.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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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Northridge Village has light, cheerful apartments with a convenient kitchen. There is a "family feel" with residents sincerely interested in being helpful and caring. We appreciate people in the medical...
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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Cost of assisted living in Zearing, IA
The average cost of senior living in Zearing is $4,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckeye, IA with an average of $3,555 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Zearing, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Zearing, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Zearing, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zearing, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Zearing
Recent reviews for assisted living in Zearing
Northridge Village in Ames, IA
5.0
Northridge VIllage is a very professionally run community with compassionate, efficient personnel. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming for residents' demeanors and outlooks. The healthful meals are tasty, nicely varied and attractive and we appreciate the cleanliness of handling foodstuffs. ...
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Bickford of Ames
4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.
Independence Village of Ames
4.4
Good, my therapists are excellent. I'm not a fan of the pendants. Sometimes care staff makes me feel rushed when helping me. Food is excellent!
Zearing assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zearing assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zearing, 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 Zearing 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 Zearing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Zearing 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 Zearing Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
50.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zearing 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 Zearing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zearing, IANational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
34.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zearing 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 Zearing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zearing, IANational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
52.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zearing
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 Zearing protect seniors.
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