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Photo of Ramsey Village
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My parents love it there. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The apartment is beautiful. The only reason I rated activities down a little is because we thought there would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...
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My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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 is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...
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.
Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...
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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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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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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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Almost Like Home, we believe a smaller home-like setting is often the best solution for someone with increasing memory loss. This environment helps to minimize confusion and give the resident a sense of security.We excel in providing consistent on-site 24 hour care by a staff that receives...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Grinnell, IA

The average cost of senior living in Grinnell is $4,472 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilman, IA with an average of $4,373 per month.

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

Grinnell, IA
$4,472/mo
$4,692/mo

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

Grinnell, IA
$4,472/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,472/mo
$4,495/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,116/mo
Studio
$5,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,969/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Grinnell, IA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Grinnell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Grinnell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Grinnell

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!!

Addington Place of Des Moines

5.0
My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines. I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member ...
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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.

Grinnell review score based on 137 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 83 Grinnell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Grinnell 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

Grinnell review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Grinnell, IA83 facilities
8.0
Oakland Acres, IA5 facilities
8.1
Malcom, IA72 facilities

Review subcategories for Grinnell 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 137 reviews of 83 Grinnell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Grinnell 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.
Grinnell, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Grinnell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grinnell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grinnell, 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 Grinnell 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 Grinnell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grinnell, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.1%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grinnell 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 Grinnell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grinnell, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grinnell 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 Grinnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grinnell, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Grinnell 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 Grinnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grinnell, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
21%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grinnell 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 Grinnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grinnell, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Grinnell

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 Grinnell protect seniors.

Learn about Iowa Assisted Living regulations

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There are 102 assisted living facilities near Grinnell, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Grinnell, Iowa are Independence Village of Pella and Independence Village of Ankeny. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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