Emerald Oak Apartments
2603 17th Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
Also serving communities of Ruthven, West Bend, Algona, Pocahontas.
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2603 17th Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
3201 FIRST STREET, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
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Emmetsburg, Iowa, is home to a Blarney Stone gifted to the city by Dublin, Ireland, a monument that residents can view — or maybe even kiss — every day in the Courthouse Square. The city is also home to a thriving senior community of 845 people, more than 21% of the city’s total population of 3,904.
Seniors in the city can enjoy their days strolling by or fishing in the Des Moines River, taking in a play at one of the local community theatres, enjoying the finest Iowa golfing experience at the Five Island Golf Course, touring Jackman Cabin and visiting area museums and casinos. Seniors who feel like they might benefit from assisted living can choose from one of the two assisted living facilities the city has to offer.
The Health Facilities Division of the Department of Inspections and Appeals licenses and oversees assisted living programs and residential care facilities in Emmetsburg and in Iowa as a whole.
Note:Â Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.Â
Assisted Living costs in Emmetsburg start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Emmetsburg and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Fort Dodge
$4,563
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$4,000
In Emmetsburg and throughout Iowa, seniors who need assistance paying for assisted living services might be able to get help through the state’s HCBS Elderly waiver program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Emmetsburg and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Emmetsburg, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
Emmetsburg-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.